I don’t know about you but, for me, summer is the best season, especially for crafting. Even though we want to spend more time outside, we crafters still find the time to create pretty paper projects. What’s more apt for summer than making paper butterflies? These butterfly craft ideas are inspired by the scenery we see during those sunny months. There are few things in nature more beautiful than butterflies. They are vibrant and delicate, with the gift of flight that many of us envy.Because paper is also delicate, it’s appropriate that we should mimic the look butterflies in our paper crafting projects. AllFreePaperCrafts happens to have some amazing summer crafts involving butterflies, and I hope that you take some time to make some of these embellishments, DIY cards, home decor, and perfect party decorations for summer.

Summer Crafts: 15 Pretty Paper Butterfly Projects

DIY Embellishments

These beautiful butterfly embellishments can be used for card making ideas, DIY gifts, scrapbooking, or any other craft you can think of. These butterfly craft projects involve many different techniques and craft materials. I love glitter and there’s plenty of that here, too!

1. Wax Paper Butterfly
2. Printable Butterflies in Four Color Schemes
3. Mini Clothespin Butterflies
4. Radiant Quilled Butterfly
5. Pretty Embossed Butterfly

DIY Cards

Paper crafters love homemade cards, and these butterfly-themed cards are some of the most beautiful I have found. You can make these cards for loved ones who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or recovering from sickness. When they see these cards, they’ll be instantly happy.

1. 3D Butterfly Birthday Card
2. Butterfly Dreams Card
3. Mock Pewter Floral Butterfly Card
4. Button Butterfly Birthday Card
5. Floating Butterflies Pop-Up Card

DIY Home Decor and Party Decorations

Summertime is the best time for parties. You can’t throw a summer party without some fabulous butterfly decor, can you? I don’t think so. These pretty DIY home decor crafts will also brighten up every room and make your every day even better.

1. Lovely Lighted Butterflies Lamp
2. Butterfly Wall Decor
3. Butterfly Summer in a Jar
4. Outstanding Origami Butterflies
5. Papier Mache Butterflies

What is your favorite type of butterfly?