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Butterfly design with the title 'whimsical design for a photographer'

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Butterfly design with the title 'Butterfly with a touch of glitter  '

Butterfly with a touch of glitter

A unique customized B letter with a butterfly graphic and a gold glitter as the edge for this makeup artist logo design

Butterfly design with the title 'a whimsical cute treehouse logo'

a whimsical cute treehouse logo

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo for Chiropractic'

Logo for Chiropractic

Considering the title and the spirit - and of course, the brief, I was inspired this way...

Butterfly design with the title 'Design for the Gift Wrapping Paper'

Design for the Gift Wrapping Paper

Here, we had freedom to explore and the art was welcome,so that's something I like and appreciate - and I enjoyed in working it so much!

Butterfly design with the title 'Social Butterfly'

Social Butterfly

Butterfly design with the title 'The Mndset Rebellion'

The Mndset Rebellion

Butterfly design with the title 'Beautiful Orange Highlights Conservation'

Beautiful Orange Highlights Conservation

Trifold Brochure to inform readers about the goals and needs of a Butterfly preservation group.

Butterfly design with the title 'DRAGONFLY LOGO'

DRAGONFLY LOGO

Butterfly design with the title 'Meant To Fly'

Meant To Fly

Butterfly bursting from its cocoon for the first time ,stylized and dramatic capturing of that moment with lines and color. To be used for children's books publisher.

Butterfly design with the title 'Cool logo for Pediatric Physical Therapy Program'

Cool logo for Pediatric Physical Therapy Program

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Butterfly design with the title 'One Broke B*tch'

One Broke B*tch

concept logo for a feminist blog. main idea sketched on PaintTool Sai and vectorized with Adobe Illustrator CS6.

Butterfly design with the title 'skincare - elegant butterfly logo'

skincare - elegant butterfly logo

Butterfly design with the title 'Illustration for Brunello di Montalcino 2013 - Fiore del Vento Label of "Corte Pavone" Wine Estate in Montalcino, Toscana.'

Illustration for Brunello di Montalcino 2013 - Fiore del Vento Label of "Corte Pavone" Wine Estate in Montalcino, Toscana.

Second illustration created with the purpose of being the main graphic of a premium wine label. Each element of this intricate and sophisticated design is linked to the place where the wine is crafted: Montalcino, Toscana.

Butterfly design with the title 'T-shirt design for Dead Pancreas Society'

T-shirt design for Dead Pancreas Society

Butterfly design with the title 'Rib Cage Tattoo'

Rib Cage Tattoo

Tattoo design

Butterfly design with the title 'whimsical cute children logo'

whimsical cute children logo

Butterfly design with the title 'Handdrawn logo for a gardening store'

Handdrawn logo for a gardening store

The client's business focuses on gardening and home decorations and the two are united by a hand drawn icon with plant pots for gardening and a butterfly for decorations.

Butterfly design with the title 'Medical Care'

Medical Care

Butterfly design with the title 'Violet -  Logo upgrade'

Violet - Logo upgrade

The goal of the project was to create a graphic design to complement the logotype the client already had for a restaurant and cooking school opening in Westwood Village in May. Violets are the first blooms after a dark winter, and this restaurant and cooking school is meant to be a bright, happy and enriching gathering place for the community. The existing sign was the part that couldn't be changed, so the new addition had to make the logo conveys the message of delicious home cooking, comfort, quirky cool, alluring and feminine.

Butterfly design with the title 'Book cover for The Thyroid Fix'

Book cover for The Thyroid Fix

As thyroid gland has a shape of a butterfly I came up with this design. To emphasize the butterfly and the main title I've put everything else in grayscale.

Butterfly design with the title 'Geometric wings'

Geometric wings

Butterfly design with the title 'Cute Bee Logo'

Cute Bee Logo

Butterfly design with the title 'Cherry Blossom + butterflies, for swaddle blanket. '

Cherry Blossom + butterflies, for swaddle blanket.

Hand Drawn Pattern for Babies

Butterfly design with the title 'simple design for travel agency'

simple design for travel agency

Simple but bold design using topography lines to form a butterfly shape for a travel agency.

Butterfly design with the title 'VEGUNTI'

girly logo for little girls

Butterfly design with the title 'Elephant logo design for hot sauce company'

Elephant logo design for hot sauce company

Elegant illustration of elephant with butterfly wings for ears.

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo for beauty salon'

Logo for beauty salon

An image of abstract butterfly. Which works very well in every combination.

Butterfly design with the title 'Frog and butterfly'

Frog and butterfly

Happy little frog and butterfly design. I kept the handdrawn feel of the strokes to subtly make people think of kids when they see the design.

Butterfly design with the title 'Shop Card design for LA BOITE Signature Blooms'

Shop Card design for LA BOITE Signature Blooms

As L. Mies van der Rohe said, “less is more” :)

Butterfly design with the title 'Butterfly '

Saddle Sens

We use advanced technology to improve the saddle fitting process in the equestrian/horse industry. We offer disposable pressure sensor readout pads for a one-time saddle fitting, we offer in-person electronic sensor pad saddle fitting for multiple readings, and we offer 3D digital saddle fitting

Butterfly design with the title 'Villa Borgo Borago'

Villa Borgo Borago

Butterfly design with the title 'Woman Butterfly - Leaves'

Woman Butterfly - Leaves

Hey :) This logo doesn't have a home yet, if you're interested in adopting and growing it into a successful brand it can be yours for only $499! A lifetime warranty that includes minor revisions is also included!

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo for sale'

Logo for sale

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Butterfly design with the title 'Bespoke Health and Beauty'

Bespoke Health and Beauty

A premium medspa situated in an upscale neighborhood, providing a range of beauty and wellness services. The symbol reflects "B" letter and reminds butterfly

Butterfly design with the title 'Cakes And Jars'

Cakes And Jars

Butterfly design with the title 'Vibrant logo for Learning, Motivation and Behavioral Transformation Company'

Vibrant logo for Learning, Motivation and Behavioral Transformation Company

Big Concept = Transformation The big concept is moving from a dark “unknowing” place to a bright-brilliant place of “knowing” or “enlightenment”. Butterfly Emerging We have the idea about a butterfly emerging from caterpillar or something else showing the transformation. For a capitular emerging into a butterfly. It could be a small caterpillar (maybe black and white) at lower left and a swash of color emerging and morphing/changing into a colorful butterfly. This would show the process of transformation.

Butterfly design with the title 'La Boite logo design'

La Boite logo design

La Boite makes luxurious bloom boxes on the market, offering clients the choice of either fresh roses or everlasting roses in a selection of acrylic and hat boxes. A logo that conveys luxury and high-end was a must, so I designed a fancy LB monogram that could be embossed on the box. The logo is accompanied by the intricate, butterfly illustration that gives identity to the brand.

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo for Body Love - Physical Fitness'

Logo for Body Love - Physical Fitness

Contest holder had in mind something that would positively transform women in physical fitness.. She was tended to watercolor solution which is my fave...

Butterfly design with the title 'logo for international green-tech investment fund'

logo for international green-tech investment fund

Contest winner. 2016. Logo for a venture capital fund investing in UK-based innovative, green tech companies aspiring to expand into the Chinese market. The design thus aims to appeal to tech entrepreneurs and investors from the UK as well as from the PR China. It references both countries' national flags, a circuit pattern (technology) and a leaf (environment) on the wings of a butterfly. The butterfly in turn references the parent network's brand identity.

Butterfly design with the title 'two B initials become like butterflies'

two B initials become like butterflies

high-quality, fashion-forward, activewear company that designs leggings for women who participate in a variety of athletics from barre and pilates to powerlifting and indoor cycling. Our leggings are comfortable and manufactured in the United States with the finest materials and craftsmanship

Butterfly design with the title 'Empty Wall'

Custom made artworks and decor, our price is affordable, all of out paintings are hand made. The target audience maybe older mid class group who has decent incomes and tastes of arts.

Butterfly design with the title 'Papillon Hot Sauce Label and Logo Design'

Papillon Hot Sauce Label and Logo Design

I really loved working on these designs for Papillon Hot Sauce. The initial idea was a mean looking Butterflyman. The backstory I've figured it out that the Butterflyman is born from a chili, like the caterpillar from the cocoon. So basically here the cocoon the chili itself, and there the Butterflyman transformed to its final form, and he cutted out himself with its knife. The butterfly symbol for the logo was made from two knuckle duster and a switchblade knife. For this one I was made the look like it is an old motorcycle gang logo.

Butterfly design with the title 'Elegant logo'

Elegant logo

Elegant and feminine butterfly logo concept for an inspiring home decor store.

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo  for Monarch Addiction Healing Center'

Logo for Monarch Addiction Healing Center

This is a upscale residential drug treatment center and detox located in West Texas. The facility will be an upscale Tuscan Design most likely stucco. The facility will also have fountains and man made waterfalls around it to give the appearance of natural springs. The mood of the business is a blend of advanced medicine and also holistic 12-step based recovery. We are going with the idea of a monarch butterfly due to its change to caterpillar. we want some sort of icon above the monarch word that resembles an abstract butterfly and then we also might want the idea of monarch as royalty worked in. I included a sample logo for something to look at.

Butterfly design with the title 'Esoteric Butterfly Moth Geometry Logo'

Esoteric Butterfly Moth Geometry Logo

Esoteric design that conveys luxury, feminine, healing and energy. Attempting to inspire the feeling of a glorious self-care full of self-love and expansive spirituality.

Butterfly design with the title 'Curious Creatures'

Curious Creatures

Bugs Illustration for www.sawgrassink.com/

Butterfly design with the title 'Kinder Academy needs YOU !!'

Kinder Academy needs YOU !!

Butterfly design with the title 'Cute logo'

Black Monarch Hotel

Butterfly design with the title 'Butterfly design for Mentalmorphosis  '

Butterfly design for Mentalmorphosis

Butterfly design for Mentalmorphosis organization that aims to inspire and transform through leadership and social & natural connections.

Butterfly design with the title 'Inspirational MUSE Logo concept for Personal Pygmalion Project'

Inspirational MUSE Logo concept for Personal Pygmalion Project

Life-change, transformation, power, emotion....and an evoking character *this design is for sale

Butterfly design with the title 'Morph Logo'

Luxury logo concept for lifestyle brand - BALLAFEN

A lifestyle brand that combines nature, luxury, minimalism and sensibility. Rose gold color alphabet initial 'b' with butterfly wings.

Butterfly design with the title 'Brand Identity for Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor'

Brand Identity for Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

The three main brand attributes: Intuition, Transformation and Body Attunement captured in a luxury, elegant, figurative, circle emblem illustration for Intuitive Nurse - Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

Butterfly design with the title ' Little Nojele- handmade timeless clothes and accessories, made with natural materials '

Little Nojele- handmade timeless clothes and accessories, made with natural materials

Barefoot childhood, running through forests, meadows, dusty roads, and wading in a cold stream. Wind gently playing in hair and sun-kissed freckles. Wreaths of dandelions, strawberries strung on a sedge, warm milk from grandmother's hands and the vast sky. What's in it? A rabbit, a ship, or maybe a giant. The sweetness of the night, the apples falling to the ground and the cold dew in the mornings running to collect them all. And everything is so easy, simple, and clear, just play from morning to night...

Butterfly design with the title 'Am Liebsten Liebe'

Am Liebsten Liebe

An eBook cover design about young girls love.

Butterfly design with the title 'Gifting Style - Logo for an e-commerce company'

Gifting Style - Logo for an e-commerce company

An elegant logo created in a flat geometric style. A giftbox with the bow-gift that look like butterfly giving an uniqueness feeling

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo Concept for a coach for stress management '

Logo Concept for a coach for stress management

Butterfly design with the title 'Overlapping logo design.'

Overlapping logo design.

Overlapping Butterfly logo design for High-End Organic Skincare.

Butterfly design with the title 'Healthy Products Logo'

Healthy Products Logo

An elegant typography combined with illustrated organic elements.

Butterfly design with the title 'Digital Butterfly'

Digital Butterfly

Pjamble is a 3D printing service company. Our customers are people with creative drive who want to bring their digital creations to life. Architects, fashion, jewelry and graphic designers love us. As do tinkerers and makers. At Pjamble.com, users can upload their 3D CAD files. We analyze, 3D print and ship their creations to them. Simple.

Butterfly design with the title 'the concept of monoline with the combination of a butterfly and an airplane.'

the concept of monoline with the combination of a butterfly and an airplane.

This brand is for people who love all things travel. It's all about pushing people to get out there to explore, wander, discover new things, create once in a lifetime experiences, go outside their comfort zone, and make friendships through travel. It's for anyone who wants to express their love for travel and adventure through the clothes they wear.

Butterfly design with the title 'Learmont pharmaceuticals'

Learmont pharmaceuticals

Logo for a company focused on curing skin cancer

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo design for North Florida Health Center, Inc.'

Logo design for North Florida Health Center, Inc.

Logo design for the North Florida Health Center that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment in the form of psychotherapy to all age ranges and populations. The icon features the center initials, NFHC, and a butterfly on a branch with 2 leaves. Letter F is defined by negative space for added visual interest. The butterfly is stylized. The butterfly was chosen as it represents a charismatic and mesmerizing animal that embodies transformation and change (metamorphosis), growth, delicacy and grace, well-being and health. Similarly, leaves allude to growth, transformation and renewal. A blue color palette was chosen. The icon is complemented by a modern sans serif typeface. 2023, 1-to-1 project.

Butterfly design with the title 'Phoenix Man Logo Design'

Phoenix Man Logo Design

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Butterfly design with the title 'Mariel Eliza - M.D.'

Mariel Eliza - M.D.

A female board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon's branding.

Butterfly design with the title '- VICTORIA - Fantasy book cover design'

- VICTORIA - Fantasy book cover design

Butterfly design with the title 'Transfora - Logo for an online service to automate business processes'

Transfora - Logo for an online service to automate business processes

*** Unused and available logo, looking for a buyer*** The butterfly is a symbol of transformation. I designed this logo using similar lines as electronic circuits. So, automation. This design is for sale.

Butterfly design with the title 'OACB Spring Conference May 23-24, 2013 Columbus, OH'

OACB Spring Conference May 23-24, 2013 Columbus, OH

start from rough sketch i make a couple idea of how to creatively show people spring season. by adding two most well known organism that related well enough to spring, which is butterfly and flower, i think this concept suited brief the best. add some nice color and add some fine line as aesthetic touch to represent the move of the butterly, and the spring feeling is right there.

Butterfly design with the title 'Book cover Butterfly illustration'

Book cover Butterfly illustration

Mystical illustration of a butterfly. Demand was to make a blue butterfly flying to the doorknob with strange light.

Butterfly design with the title 'Hand Drawn Floral logo '

Hand Drawn Floral logo

Butterfly design with the title 'Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness logo'

Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness logo

Butterfly design with the title 'Silver spoon 🌸🦜🌱'

Silver spoon 🌸🦜🌱

Hand-drawn logo design

Butterfly design with the title 'Create a West Hollywood Dental Office Logo !!!!!'

Create a West Hollywood Dental Office Logo !!!!!

This logo is designed for a dental office that want represent gentleness in their logo and the butterfly on the logo represent it.

Butterfly design with the title 'Creative Logo design for a shoe accessories'

Creative Logo design for a shoe accessories

Creative sole is a shop for fun and playful accessories for shoes. The client wants a white Jefferson model shoe that is shaped like a butterfly . . They also wants a water color effect on the background . .

Butterfly design with the title 'Abstract fibroblasts and new life'

Abstract fibroblasts and new life

3d water butterfly, DNA spiral and fibroblasts cells

Butterfly design with the title 'Verveli'

Winning Logo Design for Reproductive Psychotherapy

The client asked for a design that would work as a standalone logo. She wanted to see a butterfly, a heart and her chosen colors to be incorporated on the design. I made multiple versions for her and I am glad the client felt happy with it.

Butterfly design with the title 'Butterfly Logo Design'

Butterfly Logo Design

A logo to represent a coach who teaches to calm Fight or Flight in horses and people, highly sensitive empaths, creatives, etc. Created using the illusion of overlapping colors.

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo for aromatherapy.'

Logo for aromatherapy.

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Butterfly design with the title 'Illustration of cartoonish character '

Illustration of cartoonish character

Butterfly design with the title 'logo for luxurious brand for  eyelashes'

logo for luxurious brand for eyelashes

logo design for high quality luxurious brand for eyelashes. The design is artistic , femine flirty ..with soft colors and sophisticated look.

Butterfly design with the title 'Eczema Body Butter label'

Eczema Body Butter label

Butterfly design with the title 'Cupido Coffee'

Cupido Coffee

Luxury goods like coffee. Events and party for a joyful dynamic generation which also focusses on fair trade and high quality products

Butterfly design with the title 'Metamorfosi'

Metamorfosi

Illustration for canvas painting "be patient with yourself, don't give up, big things take time"

Butterfly design with the title 'Awesome brand mark for Mattina Farfalla®!'

Awesome brand mark for Mattina Farfalla®!

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo design for Tickly Tot'

Logo design for Tickly Tot

Children and Baby accessories and games

Butterfly design with the title 'Create an inspiring website for women who love jewelry that brings out her inner beauty & passions.'

Create an inspiring website for women who love jewelry that brings out her inner beauty & passions.

Elegant and minimalistic line-style logo, available at logo store https://99designs.com/readymade/logos/108739

Butterfly design with the title 'KRNA'

T-shirt design for a band. Client wants to design a butterfly/moth hybrid with an eye in the middle of the body..

Butterfly design with the title 'Small kitchen appliances company logo'

Small kitchen appliances company logo

Small kitchen appliances company logo. Butterfly geometric logo.

Butterfly design with the title ''Broken Wings' by Mandy Morrissey'

'Broken Wings' by Mandy Morrissey

Seventeen-year-old Allie Pickering is about to embark on a journey into adulthood, when unexpectedly, she finds herself distracted by two mouth-watering love interests, an enchanted gift and a trashy arch-rival who wants her dead. Unbeknown to Allie, the gift is highly sought-after, but it doesn’t belong to her or the world she lives in — it must be returned or she risks a rather hideous death. Allie must decipher the truth from the lies, whilst entering a world she could never have imagined existed. Does she really have what it takes to save herself from everything and EVERYONE that she thought she ever knew…

Butterfly design with the title 'Shirt illustration depicting suffering in silence'

Shirt illustration depicting suffering in silence

one colour artwork of a moth, roses and type to match.

Butterfly design with the title 'Design of mural of mosaics '

Design of mural of mosaics

Butterfly design with the title 'Logo design for Aegeria'

Logo design for Aegeria

pieman by E-T

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Butterfly design with the title 'Fixing Burnout '

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Butterfly design with the title 'Mailer Box  - Golden Morning Art'

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25 Drawing Easy Butterfly Ideas to Unleash Your Creative Wings

Are you ready to embark on a colorful journey into the world of butterfly drawings? Whether you’re a budding artist or just looking for a relaxing hobby, drawing butterflies can be a delightful and fulfilling experience. 

In this article, we’ll explore a curated list of easy butterfly drawing ideas that are not only beginner-friendly but also allow you to spread your creative wings. So, grab your sketchbook and let’s get started with these drawing easy butterfly ideas!

1. The Classic Monarch Butterfly

A Silhouette like drawing of a monarch butterfly

Let’s begin with a timeless favorite – the Monarch butterfly. Known for its striking orange and black wings, the Monarch is a fantastic subject for beginners. Start by sketching its basic shape and then add intricate details to the wings. Don’t forget those delicate antenna!

2. The Whimsical Watercolor Butterfly

Blue colored watercolor butterfly art

Watercolors can bring out the true beauty of butterflies. Try your hand at creating a whimsical watercolor butterfly by blending vibrant shades and experimenting with gradients. You’ll be amazed at the ethereal effect you can achieve.

3. The Abstract Butterfly

A Colorful Abstract Butterfly

Abstract art enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Use bold strokes, vibrant colors, and unconventional shapes to craft an abstract butterfly. Let your imagination run wild and create a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours.

4. The Geometric Butterfly

Creative geometric butterfly drawing

Geometry meets nature in this intriguing concept. Design a butterfly using geometric shapes like triangles, squares, and circles. This fusion of art and mathematics can result in a visually captivating piece .

5. The 3D Butterfly Illusion

3D Butterfly Illusion Drawing

Give your butterfly drawing depth and dimension by creating a 3D illusion. Use shading techniques to make the butterfly appear as if it’s about to take flight from your paper. This is sure to leave a lasting impression.

6. The Botanical Butterfly

Easy Flower Wing Butterfly

Combine your love for botany and art by drawing a butterfly amidst intricate floral patterns. This naturalistic approach allows you to incorporate various flowers and leaves, making your artwork come alive.

7. The Minimalist Butterfly

Simple Butterfly drawing

Sometimes, less is more. Embrace minimalism by drawing a simplified butterfly with clean lines and minimal details. This style can be both elegant and aesthetically pleasing.

8. The Butterfly Mandala

Mandala Butterfly with a simple but intricate pattern

Mandalas are known for their intricate and symmetrical designs. Create a butterfly-inspired mandala using the butterfly’s shape as the central focus. This meditative art form can be incredibly therapeutic.

9. The Fantasy Butterfly

An out of this world yet simple butterfly drawing

Let your imagination soar with a fantasy butterfly. Combine elements from your wildest dreams to craft a creature that’s enchanting and otherworldly. This is your chance to create a butterfly from a fairy tale.

10. The Origami Butterfly

Various origami butterfly drawings

Bring the art of origami into your drawing. Craft a butterfly with the simplicity and precision of origami folds. This unique approach will challenge your artistic skills and yield a stunning result.

11. The Butterfly Silhouette

A silhouette butterfly drawing on a rainbow background

Silhouettes can be captivating. Draw a butterfly in silhouette against a vibrant background. Experiment with different color combinations to make your butterfly pop.

12. The Butterfly in Flight

drawing of flying butterfly

Capture the graceful motion of a butterfly in flight. Draw your butterfly mid-flap, with its wings spread wide. This dynamic pose adds a sense of movement to your artwork.

13. The Butterfly and Its Habitat

butterfly drawing on a flower

Expand your canvas to include the butterfly’s natural habitat. Draw a butterfly perched on a blooming flower, surrounded by lush greenery. This brings a story to your drawing.

14. The Cosmic Butterfly

butterfly with celestial pattern wings

Explore the cosmos by blending a butterfly with celestial elements like stars and galaxies. This cosmic butterfly will take your art to new dimensions, quite literally!

15. The Butterfly Portrait

A drawing of beautiful portrait of a butterfly

Challenge yourself with a detailed butterfly portrait. Focus on capturing the intricate patterns and colors of a specific butterfly species. This is a great way to refine your skills.

16. The Glasswing Butterfly

glasswing butterfly drawing

Capture the transparent beauty of a glasswing butterfly. Focus on its intricate veined wings and the magical illusion of seeing through them.

17. The Butterfly Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope butterfly drawing effect

Create a kaleidoscope of butterflies, each with its unique colors and patterns. This mesmerizing composition will showcase a variety of butterfly species.

18. The Butterfly Dreamcatcher

Drawing of butterfly on a dreamcatcher

Blend the symbolism of a dreamcatcher with the delicacy of butterflies. Imagine butterflies caught in the center of a dreamcatcher’s web, symbolizing the capture of dreams.

19. The Butterfly Constellation

A drawing of Constellation-like wings of a butterfly

Draw a butterfly constellation by connecting stars in the night sky to form the shape of a butterfly. Add your own celestial touch with shimmering stars and planets.

20. The Butterfly Life Cycle

Simple drawing of butterfly life cycle

Illustrate the incredible journey of a butterfly’s life cycle, from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and finally, a beautiful butterfly emerging.

21. The Butterfly Fashionista

Stylish butterfly drawing

Imagine a runway for butterflies, each flaunting its unique wing patterns like a high-fashion model. This idea combines nature and style for a fashionable twist.

22. The Butterfly Symphony

Butterfly with musical notes wing

Draw a musical-themed butterfly with wings resembling musical notes and instruments. Celebrate the harmony of nature and music in this creative concept.

23. The Butterfly Mosaic

butterfly wings with different shades of black mosaic

Craft a butterfly mosaic using various materials like paper, fabric, or even broken tiles. This tactile approach adds a dynamic and textured element to your artwork.

24. The Butterfly Collage

Creative Butterfly Collage

Collect images of different butterfly species from magazines or photographs and create a collage-style butterfly drawing. This idea lets you experiment with mixed media.

25. The Butterfly with Swirling Patterns

Different swirls of butterfly drawing

Draw a butterfly with wings that have swirling, hypnotic patterns. Experiment with lines and curves to create a mesmerizing effect.

The Evolution of Butterfly Drawing Styles

Scientific illustrations (17th – 19th century).

Scientific Butterfly Illustration by New York Public Library

In the 17th to 19th centuries, butterfly drawings primarily served scientific purposes. Naturalists and explorers meticulously documented species with a focus on accuracy.

These illustrations featured intricate details, precise anatomy, and a lack of artistic embellishments.

They aimed to provide an accurate representation of the butterfly species, often for taxonomic and scientific classification

Naturalist and Realist Art (19th Century)

Oken's Naturalist Butterfly VI by Wendover Art Group

During the 19th century, naturalist and realist art styles emerged, which celebrated the detailed representation of butterflies in their natural habitats.

Artists aimed to capture the essence of butterflies while maintaining scientific precision. These drawings often featured lifelike depictions of butterflies amidst lush landscapes.

Art Nouveau (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)

Butterfly color art nouveau Vintage style 1920-1930

Art Nouveau brought a shift in style. Characterized by flowing, organic lines and intricate designs, this movement influenced butterfly drawing.

Butterflies, often portrayed with decorative patterns and fluid shapes, became prominent symbols in Art Nouveau artwork, symbolizing transformation and the ephemeral nature of beauty.

Impressionism (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)

Impressionist Butterfly by XimaiSUZUMIYAKH

Impressionism introduced a new approach to butterfly drawing. Instead of strict realism, artists began to focus on capturing the essence and mood of butterflies.

They used loose brushwork and vibrant colors to depict the fleeting and atmospheric qualities of these creatures.

Surrealism (20th Century)

surreal butterfly and flower

Surrealism introduced a sense of dreamlike and irrational imagery to butterfly drawings. Artists like Salvador Dali often incorporated butterflies into their works to represent the subconscious mind.

These drawings included distorted and imaginative depictions of butterflies, creating a sense of otherworldly beauty.

Contemporary and Abstract Interpretations (Late 20th Century – Present)

Migration is Beautiful by Favianna Rodriguez

In contemporary art, butterfly drawing styles have diversified extensively. Many artists experiment with abstract representations, incorporating unconventional materials, colors, and forms to create unique interpretations. Butterflies are often used as symbols of transformation and freedom.

Digital Art (21st Century):

Butterfly Magic digital Art by ZcuSer

With the advent of digital art, butterfly drawings have taken on new dimensions. Artists use software to create intricate, detailed, and even animated butterfly art.

The digital medium allows for precise manipulation and exploration of various styles.

The evolution of butterfly drawing styles demonstrates the dynamic nature of art and the ever-changing relationship between art and science. Today, artists continue to draw inspiration from both the natural world and the boundless realm of creativity, ensuring that butterfly drawings remain a timeless and evolving form of artistic expression.

Easy Butterfly Drawings FAQ

1. do i need to be an experienced artist to try these drawing ideas.

Not at all! These ideas are designed to cater to artists of all skill levels, including beginners.

2. What materials should I use for butterfly drawings?

You can use pencils, watercolors, markers, or any medium you feel comfortable with. The choice is yours!

3. Can I create my own butterfly drawing ideas?

Absolutely! Feel free to use these ideas as a starting point and let your creativity flow to invent your unique butterfly drawings.

4. How can I improve my butterfly drawing skills?

Practice regularly, study butterfly anatomy, and seek inspiration from nature and other artists. Improvement comes with time and dedication.

5. Where can I showcase my butterfly drawings?

You can share your artwork on social media platforms and art websites, or even consider participating in local art exhibitions to showcase your talent.

Drawing butterflies offers endless possibilities for artistic expression. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, these easy butterfly drawing ideas provide a wide range of options to explore. So, grab your pencils, brushes, or whatever medium you prefer, and start creating your own fluttering works of art.

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Springtime is a really exciting season in nature and a great way to teach your students all about the natural world. We’ve been working hard to put together some fun butterfly craft ideas and this is what we’ve made for you to use in your classroom.

10 Fun Butterfly Facts

  • Butterflies are insects
  • There are 4 stages to a butterfly’s life cycle ; egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult
  • Butterflies use their long feelers (antennae) to sniff out food and other butterflies
  • Butterflies don’t have noses so they use their legs and feet to taste and smell their food
  • Butterfly’s wings are often colorful to attract other butterflies or warn predators that they are poisonous
  • A butterfly’s tongue is called a proboscis. They uncurl it like a long straw to suck up food such as nectar from flowers
  • Their eyes are made up of hundreds of tiny lenses. They can’t see a lot of detail, but they can sense shapes, colors, and movement
  • Butterflies have 3 body parts; a head, a thorax (middle part), and an abdomen (tail)
  • Butterflies have 6 legs and 4 wings

Here are all of the free printable butterfly templates that give you a great chance to create some fun craft butterfly art. Once these butterfly shapes have been colored in, you can use them as cutouts and display them on your bulletin boards. Use this inspiration for coloring and designing the butterfly coloring pages.

1. Butterfly Coloring Page

This paper butterfly features a butterfly stencil with small butterflies as well for the kids to design their own butterfly patterns.

2. Butterfly Template

This blank large butterfly template is perfect for kids to create their own butterfly designs. You could ask them to research monarch butterfly patterns to use on this blank template.

3. Purple Butterfly Coloring Page

This purple butterfly is a great opportunity to make a really colorful butterfly. There is the butterfly body and really large intricately designed butterfly wings to let your little artists get super creative.

4. Design Your Own Butterfly

This DIY butterfly template is a simple butterfly outline so your students can really let their creativity run wild!

5. Butterfly Outline Coloring Sheets for Kindergartners

This black and white butterfly template is perfect for your kids to use different colored crayons to create some fun art projects.

6. Multiple Butterfly Coloring Page

This beautiful butterfly design will allow your students to make many different designs on the butterfly drawings. With so many outlines try and ask the students to be inspired by nature and the designs, they can find on real butterflies .

Happy crafting!

Use the templates to create some beautiful designs in the classroom. There’s great potential for all ages to learn about butterflies and all their different colors and do some fun spring crafts. Let us know how you get on!

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As Spring starts to pop up everywhere we think of fresh new beginnings! Butterflies are an essential and often the first visitor of spring.  Diving into a unit about Butterflies is a great theme for students of all ages. Use our free Butterfly unit study to create hands-on learning opportunities in your homeschool and classroom.

Learning About Butterflies:

The following questions and ideas can be worked on independently with older children or worked on together if need be. This is just a start, and we have tons of resources below to help your students answer these questions!

  • What is it called when a caterpillar sheds its skin?
  • What is a chrysalis?
  • How many stages are there in metamorphosis?
  •   What do caterpillars eat?
  • What do butterflies eat?
  • How far can a butterfly travel?
  • How long is a butterfly life cycle?
  • Name 10 Butterfly Species

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While we have a Safari Butterfly Life Cycle Set it can be more fun and helps the information stick even better when your child can use their hands and imagination to create their own version. Sometimes we use playdough, sometimes we draw it, and sometimes like today we use LEGO (TM) to create a fun and easy butterfly life cycle.

You will need:

  • A LEGO (TM) baseplate
  • Various sizes of individual LEGO (TM)Bricks
  • Photo of life cycle for Reference

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Use small single studs to represent a few eggs for the start of your life cycle. Two or three 4×2 bricks in a row make a great caterpillar.

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Repeat the last step but run them vertically and add a long single  for a stem for your chrysalis. Finally, let your child make a spectacular butterfly, you can use whatever colors you wish for your model, we chose to go with the colors of a Monarch, one of our favorite

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Your little learners will love these free Buttefly Life Cycle Printables from KindergartenMom.com This beautiful full-color illustration shows the life cycle of a butterfly, from egg to adult. This chart looks beautiful hanging in your classroom and is a great reference for the butterfly worksheets and activities below. There are multiple follow up activity pages, sequencing stories, a life cycle spinner and more.

Butterfly Life Cycle Printables:

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If you’re looking for  butterfly life cycle worksheets  that are simple, yet effective for teaching all about butterflies, we’ve got you covered! You’ll find these butterfly worksheets free to use and easy to print with an instant download. These are great for designing your own Butterfly Science Notebooks as students can add color to them as needed.

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Learn about mimicry with this free printable research guide. Students identify the visual differences between a monarch butterfly and a viceroy butterfly. Older kiddos can research and report interesting facts they learn along the way. Print this free science worksheet from Sup erStarWorksheets.com

Raise Your Own Butterflies!

Probably the most hands-on fun that you can have during your Butterfly Unit Study, is to raise your own butterflies.

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You can purchase a butterfly habitat and raise butterflies indoors. The habitats come with a certificate for free caterpillars and you can watch them grow and turn into butterflies right in your own living room! We have done this year after year with painted lady butterflies and we get return visitors from subsequent generations every spring!

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Did you know that you can order FREE Milkweed seeds to start your own butterfly garden! Have your child write out a SASE to send away for free milkweed seeds to help feed the butterflies in your area. This is a great way to learn about butterflies year after year!

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Besides milkweed, there are a variety of plants and bushes that butterflies love! Try cultivating these specific varieties in your own backyard. You can even find Butterfly Garden Seed Mixes to get started quickly! Look for Asters, Goldenrod, Butterfly Bush, Hyssop, Liatris, Flox, Black Eyed Susan, Lavendar, Cosmos, Sunflowers, Bowles Mauve, Sedum, and Zinnea.

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Students of all ages are thrilled to create this stunning butterfly art project. This is a simple Butterfly art project as is only uses a piece of black construction paper, our free butterfly template, and some chalk pastels. You’ll find that your students will want to create a classroom full of butterflies with this technique! Click Here for a full photo and video tutorial.

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Grab some plastic or silk butterflies and turn a simple bin into a magical butterfly sensory bin that helps your child understand a little more about butterflies by examining replicas,  looking at books, hearing your explanation about how they and caterpillars feed on flowers and more.

  • A shallow plastic bin
  • Plastic butterflies
  • Flowers, sticks, etc…
  • First have a fun scavenger hunt in the yard looking for flowers, grass, sticks, and other items to use as a base in  your bin. Give your child a basket and collect things they think butterflies might use for eating, resting, laying eggs, etc..
  • Let them arrange their findings in the sensory bin.
  • Add plastic butterflies and caterpillars and you are done!
  • Talk about what else butterflies need? Maybe water? Mist your flowers with water from a spray bottle so they can drink from the “dew”
  • While your child is playing you can discuss the life cycle, read a book on butterflies, and just enjoy them, trust me busy hands listen well!

Butterfly Art Project for Preschoolers

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This craft is not just for preschoolers, older children really enjoy this one as well, let them do as much of the project as they can on their own so they can truly make it their own.

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  • Black construction paper
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Directions:

  • Fold a piece of thick paper in half then open it back up,lay flat on table on top of newspaper to catch any mess.
  • Dribble several different colors of craft paint on one half of the paper, stay a few inches from the edge of the paper.
  • Close the paper and let your child press, squeeze, and rub on top of the closed paper to spread the paint around on the inside.
  • Open and allow to dry completely.
  • Close the paper back and draw a simple butterfly shape, cut it out leaving the folded edge uncut.
  • Cut a long body for your butterfly out of black paper and secure it to the center with glue

Butterfly Books for Preschoolers

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Wondering what the best thematic books are for your preschoolers? I’ll share with you one of my favorites — butterflies! Butterflies are such fun insects to explore with your little one. Here are the 10 best butterfly books for preschoolers that include counting, nature’s miracles, and beautiful images!

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Butterflies Lesson Plan

Do you remember the first time a fluttering butterfly caught your eye? As educators, we must introduce these magical moments to our young learners. Our Butterflies Lesson Plan is specifically designed to do just that!

This lesson plan is filled with engaging butterfly activities for preschoolers . These activities not only pique their interest in the natural world but allow them to understand the life cycle of these colorful creatures.

With our guided approach, teaching about butterflies becomes an immersive, educational, and fun experience for both teachers and students.

Our primary goal for this butterfly unit is to create an enriching and comprehensive learning experience for preschoolers. This unit will enable students to grasp the basic life cycle of a butterfly, understanding its transformation from a mere egg to an enchanting butterfly.

We also aim to familiarize them with the basic anatomy of these insects, such as their wings, antennae, and body, and help them distinguish butterflies from other insects, particularly moths. Observational skills will be honed as students watch caterpillars and butterflies in their natural habitats, fostering an appreciation for the beauty and diversity of butterflies in nature.

Through butterfly-rearing activities, students will also develop a sense of responsibility and empathy. Participating in butterfly crafts and art projects will enhance their fine motor skills. Ultimately, we hope to ignite a lifelong love and respect for nature and biodiversity in our young learners.

This comprehensive learning journey will ensure that they carry these essential skills and values forward in their educational journey and beyond.

Materials Needed

For the successful execution of our Butterfly Lesson Plan, you will need the following materials:

Books about Butterflies : These should include detailed illustrations and easy-to-understand information about the life cycle of butterflies. Recommended titles include The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman.

Butterfly Life Cycle Kit : This will provide a real-life demonstration of the transformation process.

Pictures of different butterflies : These will help students recognize the diverse species of butterflies and distinguish them from moths.

Craft Materials : Colored paper, glue, scissors, and markers for butterfly art projects.

Real-life butterfly samples : If possible, preserved butterfly specimens can offer a hands-on learning experience.

Butterfly habitat : If permissible and practical, an observation of butterflies in an actual garden or a butterfly sanctuary could prove to be a memorable experience.

Remember, preparing these materials in advance will ensure a smooth, engaging, and memorable learning experience for your students, capturing the wonder of butterflies in all its vibrant detail.

Butterfly Lesson Plan

Let’s delve into our detailed, step-by-step Butterfly Lesson Plan . This guide outlines every stage of the teaching process, from the initial introduction to the fascinating world of butterflies to hands-on activities designed to reinforce learning and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for these winged wonders.

Each activity is carefully crafted to engage young learners and stimulate their natural curiosity about the magic nature holds.

Day 1: Introduction to Butterflies

On the first day, we embark on our exciting journey by introducing our young learners to the enchanting world of butterflies.

We delve into the basic anatomy of these beautiful insects, familiarizing the students with their wings, antennae, and body.

We also take our first look at the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly, tracing its journey from an egg to a captivating butterfly.

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Day 2: Butterfly Life Cycle Activity

Day 2 is dedicated to a fun-filled, hands-on activity where students will visually re-create the life cycle of a butterfly using craft materials. This activity allows students to reinforce their understanding of the metamorphosis process.

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  • Butterfly Life Cycle Craft with Pasta

Day 3: Butterfly Species and Their Characteristics

On the third day, we dive into the diverse universe of butterfly species. Using pictures and real-life butterfly samples, the students will explore the characteristics of different butterfly species and learn to distinguish them from other insects, particularly moths.

Day 4: Butterfly and Their Environments

Day 4 sees our young learners exploring the habitats of butterflies. They will understand how butterflies adapt to their environments and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. If possible, a field trip to a local butterfly sanctuary or garden will provide a memorable, immersive experience.

Day 5: Creating Butterfly Artwork

On the final day, the students will channel their creative energies into crafting beautiful butterfly artwork. This activity not only allows them to express their creativity but also enhances their fine motor skills.

As they create their masterpieces, they will reflect on everything they’ve learned about butterflies, culminating their week-long journey in a vibrant celebration of these wonderful creatures.

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Activities and Games

To make our Butterfly Lesson Plan even more engaging and enjoyable, we have included a variety of activities and games. These fun and educational exercises are designed to reinforce the concepts learned, stimulate curiosity, and foster a deeper understanding of butterflies and their life cycle. They also aim to improve fine motor skills and encourage artistic expression among our young learners. So, let’s dive into these exciting activities and games!

Butterfly Bingo

This game enhances recognition skills as students find images of butterflies and their life cycles on their bingo cards. Create bingo cards featuring images of different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle, various species of butterflies, and other related items such as flowers and caterpillars. Call out the items randomly and the first student to complete a row or column wins.

Butterfly Life Cycle Role Play

This role-playing game will give students a fun and interactive way to deeply understand the transformation process. Assign each student a stage of the butterfly’s life cycle (egg, caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly), and let them act it out. This activity not only reinforces the metamorphosis concept but also encourages teamwork and creativity.

Butterfly Matching Game

This activity involves matching cards with pictures of different butterfly species to their corresponding names. It will help students familiarize themselves with the diversity of butterflies and enhance memory and concentration skills.

Butterfly Dance

A lively and fun way to conclude the lessons could be a butterfly dance. With their handmade butterfly wings, the students can flutter around like butterflies. This physical activity can help children internalize the freedom and beauty of butterflies while also serving as a fun and energetic break.

These games and activities, designed to be interactive, engaging, and educational, will help students deepen their understanding of butterflies and their life cycle. They also foster valuable skills such as teamwork, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning about butterflies a fun and enriching experience.

Evaluation Strategies

Effective evaluation is key to understanding the absorption of the information taught in this butterfly unit. The following are methods to assess preschoolers’ comprehension of the lessons:

1. Observation: Teachers can observe students during lessons and activities to gauge their understanding. Look out for their ability to follow instructions, engage in discussions, and actively participate in activities.

2. Oral Quizzes: Use simple, age-appropriate questions to test the student’s knowledge about butterflies, their lifecycle, anatomy, and different species. For instance, you might ask, “Can you tell me what happens when a caterpillar goes into a cocoon?”

3. Artwork Analysis: Assess the students’ butterfly artwork. Look for an accurate representation of butterflies, indicating an understanding of their anatomy.

4. Activity Performance: Evaluate the output of hands-on activities like the butterfly lifecycle activity and butterfly matching game. Successful completion of these tasks indicates comprehension of the lessons.

5. Role Play Review: During the lifecycle role play, assess each student’s ability to enact their assigned lifecycle stage accurately.

Remember, the goal of these evaluations is to assess understanding, not to grade the students. The aim is to determine what parts of the lesson were well-understood and which aspects may need revisiting in future lessons. This evaluation will help ensure that the students have fully grasped the wonderful world of butterflies.

Extension Activities

As part of our comprehensive approach to learning, we’ve devised several extension activities. These are designed to solidify the concepts learned during the butterfly unit and to encourage continuous exploration of the topic outside of the classroom.

These additional activities not only prolong the students’ engagement with the subject matter but also provide opportunities for them to apply their knowledge in new contexts. Let’s explore these enriching extension activities.

Butterfly Hunt

Parents can take children on a ‘ Butterfly Hunt ‘ in a local park or garden. Children can spot different types of butterflies and try to identify them. This will be an exciting way to apply what they have learned in a real-world context.

Butterfly Story Time

Read children’s stories or show them videos related to butterflies. This will not only entertain them but will also enhance their understanding of butterflies.

Butterfly Puzzle

Provide children with butterfly-themed puzzles. This will help improve their problem-solving skills while reinforcing their knowledge about different types of butterflies.

Butterfly Coloring Sheets

Give children butterfly-themed coloring sheets. This will help enhance their fine motor skills, stimulate their creativity, and reinforce their knowledge about the anatomy of butterflies.

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These extension activities are aimed at deepening students’ understanding of butterflies. They provide opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in different contexts, thereby promoting long-term retention of the lessons learned.

The butterfly unit provides an excellent opportunity to introduce preschoolers to the wonders of nature. Through engaging activities, children can gain a comprehensive understanding of butterflies, their lifecycle, and their role in our ecosystem.

By providing diverse learning experiences through games, hands-on activities, and extension tasks, we aim to foster lifelong curiosity and learning about these delicate creatures.

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FREE WEEK LONG BUTTERFLY THEMED PRESCHOOL LESSON PLANS

Today’s free themed lesson plan, is one of my favorites!

I have always loved teaching about butterflies and found a way to work them in to practically every grade I taught.

I’m just fascinated by a butterflies metamorphosis and all it can represent.  I love raising caterpillars and the look of wonder on a child’s face when they see them emerge from a cocoon.  It never gets old.

So I rounded up some of the cutest crafts and the funnest activities on the interwebs for a super fun week spent learning about these amazing creatures!

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In case you’ve somehow missed it, I’ve been taking part in a 10 Day series with a bunch of other education bloggers.  They are also sharing a ton of freebies!  I’ve got 10 Days worth of lesson plans done for you, so be sure to check it out .

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Before jumping into my lesson plans, I want to share with you something we do with this unit that is my favorite activity ever!  This is the first activity listed in my plans this week.   It also costs money, but in my opinion it is so worth it.

What is this activity you ask?

Raising butterflies!

For about $20 on Amazon, you can buy a kit with live caterpillars and watch as they grow from tiny little caterpillars to big, fat caterpillars and then amazingly transform into butterflies!

I’ve done this at least a dozen times and never find it any less fascinating!  We do a butterfly release at the end of each one and sometimes, the butterflies are slightly stunned by the sudden expansion of their world and will just sit quietly on your hand before they fly away!

It’s so incredible, I could write a whole blog post about it.  Instead I’ll just share a link to the kit I use below.  Once you have the house, you can buy refill kits for around $10

Preschool Books about Butterflies

As always there are tons of super cute books to choose from.  Some of my favorites in this week’s plans are The Very Hungry Caterpillar and A Butterfly is Patient.

You should be able to grab these books at your local library but if not, you can also usually find them really cheap on Amazon also!

For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. If you purchase from these links I may make a small commission at no cost to you.

Butterfly Crafts for Preschoolers

These are so pretty!  I can’t wait to hang a couple in my office window!

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Butterfly Activities for Preschoolers

I’ve already discussed the first activity above!  On Day one, just introduce the teeny tiny caterpillars and maybe create a drawing journal to talk about how they change

This second activity is a great motor skills activity!   These tweezers are the best!  You can find them on Amazon.

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Butterfly Worksheets for Preschoolers

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Thank you for stopping by! We offer a variety of products from  Custom Tumblers  and  Home Decor  as well as supplies to create your own DIY crafts/projects such as  Pattern Vinyls  and  Sublimation Printouts . Use the links above to look around through all that we have to offer. Follow us on FB, IG & Tiktok for specials and new product announcements.

CUSTOM MADE TUMBLERS!! Check them out below! All Epoxy custom tumblers can be made LIVE on TikTok! We also offer Sublimation tumblers in a variety of designs for everyone.

Custom Tumblers

Custom made epoxy tumblers. Available in a variety of sizes and styles. ...  

Pattern Vinyl

Pattern Adhesive Vinyl sheets and Tumbler wraps available in a variety of sizes...  

Tumbler Designs

Browse through previous tumbler designs and order your own through the Custom...  

Sublimation Tumblers

These tumblers are available in multiple sizes and made with sublimation, meaning...  

Vinyl Decals

Decals and Vinyl Wraps printed and shipped ready to apply to your...  

Vinyl Stickers

Custom vinyl stickers, perfect for craft projects and packaging.  

Ready to Ship

Ready to ship custom handmade products!  

Custom designed home decor and accessories including Throw Pillows, Garden Flags, Candles...  

Exclusive Crescent Butterfly Apparel

Get your exclusive Crescent Butterfly Apparel!  Thank you for supporting our small...  

Clothing & Accessories

Women, Men & Children Clothing and accessories.  Including T-shirts, Hoodies, Leggings and more.  

Accessories

A variety of Handmade accessories.  Including Pocket Hugs, personalized pens, Tumbler Turner...  

Sublimation Prints

HTV and Sublimation Full Color Printouts & wraps ready to press.  

Coffee Mugs

Custom designed coffee mugs.  A great gift idea!  

Digital Downloads

A downloadable file you can print at home. You will not receive...  

Pen & Libbey Wraps

Custom Vinyl Pen Wraps.  

Let customers speak for us

Absolutely love this cup!

14oz Coffee Mug Tumbler-Custom Made Epoxy Tumbler

I love single cup I got from Crescent butterfly designs I even have a shelf to put them on display she goes the extra mile and puts little details on that just makes the cup even more special 100% A+

Raffle Tickets-Live Tiktok Drawing

It’s absolutely gorgeous, much better in person, thank you so much! Can’t wait to use it the next time I work!

30oz Skinny Tumbler-Custom Made Epoxy Tumbler

Raffle Tickets-Live Tiktok Drawing

April did an excellent job on walking me thru the colors. I told her my favorites and away we went. She went out of her way to make sure our tumblers were in our hands before we left on our cruise. We received so many compliments and asked where we got them. We explained the process and how great April is as a creator and host. She has me hooked on watching her create tumblers live. I’ll be buying more of them. They also keep your drinks cold with ice for more than 24 hours. ❤️❤️

Purple Haze Handmade Custom Epoxy Tumbler

I absolutely love the vinyl that I have ordered!! It is extremely easy to work with and has beautiful colors!!

Mystery Bundle Pack Printed Vinyl Sheet

I love it. It looks way better on person for sure. I will have a couple more orders coming. Thanks so much.

April is a fantastic host and her personality is great on air. She does a tremendous job on the products she produces. The raffle works. I won one.

This is my second order this time I also got the bigger size which is a game changer for shipping n my bigger cups

Pretty Things Inside 1 Vinyl Sticker Sheet

Galactic Floral 7 Small Pattern Vinyl Sheet/Wrap

Galactic Floral 7 Small Pattern Vinyl Sheet/Wrap

The vinyls I received where packaged beautifully and the products where absolutely gorgeous and very much to my satisfaction.

Back The Blue Skulls Printed Vinyl Sheet

The vinyls are absolutely gorgeous!!

Boho Floral Dreamcatchers 8 Pattern Vinyl Sheet/Wrap

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  1. Butterfly Designs

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  2. 25 Drawing Easy Butterfly Ideas to Unleash Your Creative Wings

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    4. Design Your Own Butterfly. This DIY butterfly template is a simple butterfly outline so your students can really let their creativity run wild! 5. Butterfly Outline Coloring Sheets for Kindergartners. This black and white butterfly template is perfect for your kids to use different colored crayons to create some fun art projects.

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  8. Butterfly Unit Study

    Black construction paper. Craft Paint. Craft glue. Scissors. Directions: Fold a piece of thick paper in half then open it back up,lay flat on table on top of newspaper to catch any mess. Dribble several different colors of craft paint on one half of the paper, stay a few inches from the edge of the paper.

  9. How to Draw a Butterfly Step by Step

    Step 1. In the next part of this tutorial on how to draw a beautiful butterfly step by step, we'll look at the wing patterns. Now we have plain butterfly wings, but it's their pattern that makes them so beautiful! Let's add a specific pattern for the monarch butterfly. Create a margin for each wing, drawing curves between the veins.

  10. Browse thousands of Butterfly images for design inspiration

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  13. 8 Butterfly Border designs for projects

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  15. Life Cycle of a Butterfly Worksheets & Activities

    In this fun and informative book, students will learn the butterfly's life cycle in rich detail. They'll gain a key insight on why caterpillars are called nature's eating machines and why Monarch butterflies are in danger. Bonus: They'll learn how to raise a Monarch butterfly! Butterfly (Life Cycle) $9.95.

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  17. Butterfly Lesson Plan: Engaging Activities for Preschoolers

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    Welcome to Crescent Butterfly. Thank you for stopping by! We offer a variety of products from Custom Tumblers and Home Decor as well as supplies to create your own DIY crafts/projects such as Pattern Vinyls and Sublimation Printouts. Use the links above to look around through all that we have to offer.

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