Looking for a fun and creative way to bring nature indoors? Let’s turn ordinary leaves into stunning butterfly prints! Inspired by the beauty of the outdoors, this hands-on activity is perfect for little artists who love to explore colours, textures, and patterns. Grab your paintbrush and let’s get started!
What you'll need
- Leaves
- Acrylic aints
- Paintbrush
- Paper
- Black sharpie
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Collect Your Leaves
Head outside with an adult and gather some leaves. Look for different shapes to make unique butterfly wings!
Step 2: Make Leaf Prints
Using a paintbrush, apply green paint to the back of a leaf. Press it onto your paper, using another sheet or kitchen roll to press down evenly. Lift the leaf to reveal the print!
Step 3: Create Butterfly Wings
Have a play around with positioning leaves into butterfly shapes. Keep going until you’ve created a collection of beautiful butterfly wings!
Step 4: Add the Finishing Touches
Once the paint dries (about 5 minutes), grab your sharpie and draw the butterfly’s body between the wings. Add antennae, patterns, or any extra details you like!
This simple and exciting craft is a fantastic way to spark creativity and imagination! Each butterfly print is unique, just like real butterflies! Try experimenting with different colours and leaf shapes to make your own fluttering masterpiece.
Ready to get creative? Let’s turn those leaves into fluttering works of art!
Kerry Evitts
Kerry is one of our key partners undertaking the judging of our Big Art Comp! Kerry is a British-born, Melbourne-based painter, psychotherapist and mum of three. She has a vibrant art studio in Melbourne where you’ll find her running group art activities to being up on a ladder painting murals!
As we celebrate 30 years of Camp Australia, we invite you to join us in looking back at our journey and imagining the future through the eyes of our young artists in the Big Art Comp.
