Name of Project
Swaying Butterfly Mobile
Ages This Project is Suitable For
pre-teens, teens
Approximate Time Required to Complete This Project
Less than a hour
Materials Needed
Assorted colors of tissue paper
Bold colored pipe cleaners
Scissors
White elastic cord
Instructions
1. Take assorted colors of tissue paper, and cut 3 inch squares of each color.
2. Take 2 squares together (preferably different colors) and cut a butterfly shape by cutting in a circular motion and make the middle part smaller.
3. Bend a pipe cleaner of alternating color and bend in half, and twist the top for the antennae and curl them at the ends.
4. Scrunch or gather the tissue paper in the middle of the pipe cleaner.
5. Take white elastic cording and join the butterflies by putting a loop under the antennae on the first butterfly and continue to the next one, etc. Make sure you have enough space between each.
6. Hang it in a room where there's a slight breeze and the mobile will sway gently all day.
Tips and Tricks
- Another great idea would be if you tied it on a circular form and hung it in a child's room above the bed.