Whimsical Butterfly Clip Tutorial

 Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful, handmade felt butterfly hair clip? This easy DIY project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels and makes an adorable accessory for little ones, gifts, or even boutique sales! Follow along for a step-by-step guide to making your own felt die-cut butterfly hair clip.

 

Materials:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Choose Your Butterfly Shapes

Grab two butterfly die cuts in your fav coordinating colors (or the same color). If you don’t have a die cut, print a butterfly template, trace it onto the felt, and cut it out with sharp scissors!

Step 2: Shape Your "Flying" Butterfly

Grab your top butterfly that will be "flying" and your thread and needle. Now fold your butterfly in half and thread the center, like this:

Then, knot it and you should have a slightly folded butterfly!

Step 2: Layer and Glue the Butterflies

Stack your flying butterfly directly on top of the flat butterfly with a small line of hot glue. It should look something like this...

Step 4: Prepare Your Clip

Cut a piece of 3/8" ribbon long enough to go fully around your clip and use hot glue to wrap it. 

Step 4: Attach to the Hair Clip

Now, take your butterfly and use hot glue to secure it to the top of your hair clip. And then you're done!

Bonus Ideas & Customization Tips:

  • Double up on layers for a more dramatic 3D effect.

  • Mix and match colors to create seasonal or themed butterflies.

  • Attach the butterfly to a headband instead of a clip for another fun accessory.

We hope you love making these cute and colorful butterfly clips! Tag us on Instagram with your creations and let your creativity take flight! 🦋✨

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