Mosaic Butterfly

Our first bug is the beautiful butterfly.  Today we made a mosaic butterfly picture.  This is pretty easy to do with basic materials around the house, but can be very elaborate if you choose.

I started with a cereal box, (cardboard, poster board, or even card stock would work) and cut out a butterfly shape.  We have plenty of construction paper so cutting some little squares was no problem.  You could also use tissue paper, craft foam, or magazines.  Then the fun begins!

We ended up taking turns gluing and sticking the paper on, but I was surprised how long it kept his attention.

  I taped a pipe cleaner to the back and it was ready to hang.  It's pretty cute, if I say so myself.