I read this terrific idea over at Crafty-Crafted on how to make butterfly goody bags! As soon as I saw them, I started thinking of other ways you could use this idea….
When I see an idea that I love, I always want to see what else can be done with it….
I tried this several ways and each time, I learned something new so here is what I found worked best. Start by putting small drops of paint into a baggie (quart sized baggies or larger is best)…
My advice is not to use too much paint as you want to see the designs and color mixing as you go along…
Then I wrapped a length of tape across both edges of the baggie. I wanted to keep the edges straight for my butterfly wings plus I wanted to seal the open end of the baggie with the tape…
Then lay the baggie down flat and use your fingers to mix the colors of paint and spread them all around the inside of the baggie…
Any kind of packing tape or masking tape will do. I found this colorful packing tape at Walmart and have been saving it for awhile now…
Once all the paint is spread all about, then you are ready to twist a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) around the middle to make the butterfly antennae…
And there you have it! From butterfly goody bags to butterfly sensory bags!
We are TOTALLY doing this! Thank you!
Yeah! I am glad you like it!
I love this idea! Very neat.
Thank you Holly:)
So cute!! Can’t wait to try it with my kiddos — thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Valerie!
I love this! Will be linking to it at my facebook page!
That is a very sweet thing to do! Thank you!
OMG as much as my daughter loves butterflies we’re going to HAVE to do this one. What a great idea. I NEVER would have thought of that. That’s why I just love your site. 🙂
I love butterflies too! I love that you can make them any color you want:)
Love this we have done something like this for a few years every spring. We also do the same thing with water color paints and coffee filters. So much fun!
You’ve been holding out on us Kelly – I just figured this all out today!
I love this idea! I’ve seen this done in other ways (tissue paper inside the bag etc.) but this is the best idea I’ve seen for really letting the children explore in a sensory way! And color mixing included! We’re definitely going to do this! Perfect idea for us- thanks!
I am really excited to try it with the kids too – I have only tried it at home so far!
We will include these ideas, Thanks
Terrific!
This will be lots of fun for our students. Did you know that the white “label” on ziploc bags can be easily be removed with window cleaner and a paper towel…?
NO – I didn’t know that!! I am going to give that a try!
Wow, there are so many fun butterfly crafts lately!
You gotta love butterflies:)
I love this we are so gonna do it I’m even going to do it at home with my neices they will love it
You must be the coolest aunt!
Loved doing this today with my preschool class! My teenage daughter was my helper today and she even had a blast! We made these with gallon-size baggies to make the experience last longer and I just happened to have some blue painter’s tape to finish off our lovely creations!
That is terrific that your daughter helped you out! I think using the gallon sized bags was a great idea – I will have to give that a try too!
I always make these as snack bags to hide on the trail but have never seen them used for a sensory experence tks for the idea!
They really have worked out as a great sensory experience!
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