Butterfly Pencil Holder

Supplies used: Glue or double-sided tape, Markers, pencils (or candy bars!)

1. Die cut butterflies (small or large) from cardstock in assorted colors. 1 needed for each student. Die cut the butterflies’ bodies (1 needed per student) from a contrasting color. Lightly fold the butterfly down the center. Adhere body to center of butterfly.
2. Trim 1 piece of cardstock double the height of the same size butterfly. Fold cardstock in half. At the fold, fold up again but just 1/4”.
3. Keeping twice folded piece folded, place it on top of the butterfly’s blades keeping the narrow folded base at the bottom of the butterfly, with a portion of the blade still exposed, saving the folds. Die cut.
4. Open up connected base and using glue, adhere wing tips together.
5. Using the butterfly with body adhered to it, write each student’s name on each wing.
6. Adhere each embellished butterfly to the butterfly “pouch”.
7. Add pencil (or treat) to inside opening.

In the classroom:

This project can be used across the year for a variety of occasions: