Butterfly Collage - A Simple DIY Paper Collage Project for kids

Are you looking for fun and creative collage ideas for kids? I've been thinking about making a paper collage with my Little One (LO) for ages! This week, the right time finally clicked, and we started working on one of the most enjoyable collage projects: a butterfly art collage✂📃🎀. Let's hop into this exciting collage work and explore the collage process together!😍

Supplies for Making Collages:

To get started with this magazine paper collage, you'll need:

• White paper
• Black Marker Pen
• Color Papers or Construction Paper (This time I have used paper pieces from Magazines)
• Scissors
• Glue Stick

As this is LO's first hands-on experience with collage techniques, I didn't want to prepare anything too serious. So, I decided to cut the paper bits from glossy magazines and newspapers instead of using (or wasting 😆) construction paper or color paper. This approach to magazine collage is perfect for beginners and adds an interesting texture to your mixed media art.

How do we make it:

Draw a picture of your choice on the white paper with the black maker pen. I drew a butterfly, to make the first experience more colorful. Never mind if the picture doesn't look great, our kids will transform it into a wonderful masterpiece!

Then cut out pieces of paper from construction sheets. I was able to collect only few colors like blue and green from magazines I had. Place them in separate cups, so that it will be easy for the kids to use.

Initially LO applied glue on to the butterfly, and started to stick the blue color pieces.

Then LO did the dark blue pieces. In between I guided him, so that the shape of the butterfly wing was retained!

This activity demands lot of patience, nevertheless LO got completely involved in the collage work.

A quick touch up!

Finally we lost all patience, so decided to color the body of butterfly with a yellow marker!😆

Its All Done!!😁

Tips for Making Collages

When starting out with types of collages, try making a collage with simple pictures which demand a single color, like a duck or an apple. This approach is great for beginners learning various collage techniques.

I'll keep you posted with different collage ideas that can be easily done with available supplies at home. These simple collage projects are a great way to introduce kids to the world of mixed media art and help them develop their creativity.

Happy Parenting and enjoy your collage-making adventures!😊