Pinecone Butterfly Valentines
Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your Valentine's Day cards this year? Why not try creating DIY Pinecone Butterfly Valentines! These adorable creatures are easy to make and will surely bring a smile to your loved one's face. Get creative with decorating the wings and adding sweet messages for that special someone. Handmade with love, these charming valentines are sure to flutter straight to the heart! Who knew pinecones could be so romantic? Have fun crafting and spreading the love!
what you need:
- Pinecones
- Cereal box cardboard
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Scrap paper
- Crayons/colored pencils/markers
- Cardstock
- Hot glue gun
- Scrap paper
how-to:
Step 1
Lay out your pinecones on some scrap paper and use a pencil to make a template for the wings of the butterfly.
Lay out your pinecones on some scrap paper and use a pencil to make a template for the wings of the butterfly.
Step 2
Trace the templates onto the plain side of cereal box cardboard (or construction paper or cardstock) and cut out. Decorate the wings with crayons, colored pencils, or makers and then fold the wings down the center.
Trace the templates onto the plain side of cereal box cardboard (or construction paper or cardstock) and cut out. Decorate the wings with crayons, colored pencils, or makers and then fold the wings down the center.
Step 3
Use hot-glue to attach the pinecones to the centerfold of each set of wings.
Use hot-glue to attach the pinecones to the centerfold of each set of wings.
Step 4
Cut a piece of cardstock to be the base for your card and write the message “you make my heart flutter!” on the front. Write a custom message on the back of the card, and then glue the butterfly to the front of the card.
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