A tutorial to make a Spring Butterfly Wreath. I also have a free printable butterfly template available for download as a PDF.
Are you one of those people that love crafts like handmade windmills, wreaths and or planters? If so, then this post of for you. Handmade crafts are the best to give that special customization and touch that makes the gift or build just right for the occasion.
This particular wreath is to be a gift for a little girl who just found out she is going to be a big sis! As per our family tradition, all the kids are named with B names. I know this wreath will be perfect to decorate her door. Since this is an indoor wreath, I went the simple route of using paper butterflies, but felt or stiffened fabric would be good to use on a covered porch or front entry.
This project used 9 yards of 1 ½ in wide jute. I was hoping to use 3 in wide, which would require less material. Burlap Ribbon is also a good choice.
Wrap the ribbon around the hoop and secure with a sewing pin. Occasionally, it would pucker in the weave so hide any imperfections in the back.
Here is the inspiration for the color scheme. I found this beautiful butterfly paper from Heidi Swapp and I knew it was the one. It even had butterflies, lol! I picked several solid and patterned papers for my butterfly wreath. I only ended up using the solid colors but being prepared never hurts. 🙂
Here is the butterfly template I made. I only used the top one, but I have two available for your personal use. There are two sizes of each, a 3 inch and ~2 inch. I cut them out of regular cardstock and traced the butterflies for each paper used on the wreath.
>>FREE PDF BUTTERFLY TEMPLATE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE<<
I folded back the wings on the paper butterflies and pinned them to the form with some small metal sewing pins. I love how easy they are to attach and fix if you change your mind.
Now this butterfly wreath needs some spring bling! Using necklace pearls, thread yet more sewing pins through the hole and attached them to the wreath form.
The wreath is finished off with a monogram “B” in the middle. It is suspended from the wreath using thread, but clear plastic thread or fishing line would be even better.
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
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Sarah says
What a great idea! My girls and I would love to make this at a ladies craft night we do 🙂
Laura says
Such a pretty wreath. Butterflies are my favorite. I love the pearl accents on it too! Thanks for linking up to The Creative Exchange!
xo,
Laura
Amanda@ TexMexCrafting says
Stopping by from Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. I love this wreath. How simple and perfect!
Sarah Palmer says
What a pretty wreath! I love it. I think my daughters would love to make something like this for their bedroom door. Thanks for sharing! Pinning. Thanks for linking to Tips & Tricks. I can’t wait to see what you link up next. 🙂
Rachel says
Thanks for sharing and stopping by! I made this for my niece and she adores it.
CreativeKhadija says
This is awesome idea.. Love it 🙂 Thanks for sharing dear!
Stephanie R says
What a great project, I love that you used navy to make all of the butterflies really pop!
Ada says
I am so glad I found your blog via Carrie’s link up. That is one of the prettiest wreaths I have ever seen. I love butterflies.
Welcome by. Thanks, Ada. =)
Brittany says
This is so cute and colorful! I love the pearls and the letter. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
Ashley says
Hi there! Visiting from the Home Matters link party. This wreath is so pretty! I love the pearls and monogram letter! Thanks for sharing!
Rachel says
Thanks for stopping by! I just gave this wreath to my little niece to decorate her bedroom. Her face lit up at all the butterflies.
Cindy DIY beautify says
What a pretty wreath! I love how delicate it looks..and the pearl pins are awesome!
Rachel says
Thanks, Cindy! I loooove everything about this wreath. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says
What a pretty wreath! I love the butterflies!
Ginger says
I love the colorful butterflies on the white wreath. Perfect for Spring!
Carrie @ curlycraftymom says
Love this wreath, especially those little pearls you pinned onto it!
Lindsay Eidahl says
What a colorful wreath! I love the butterflies so much!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Simple and easy! This is my kind of Spring project! Thanks so much for the inspiration. This wreath would like so pretty in my daughter’s bedroom!