This craft project was inspired by something almost identical I saw in a fancy shop here in NYC.
It cost almost $500, and I thought to myself, "hey, I can make that".
And so I did!
Start by printing out butterflies.
I found mine online, simply google butterfly prints and millions comes up.
Cut them out.
Hot-glue or super-glue a small branch to a vintage saucer.
Fold the butterflies a little, so they look more alive and simple hot-glue them all to the branches. Place a glass dome over and voila.... You have a very cool objet D'art of your own. (And it didn't cost you $500).
Photos by Alexandra Grablewski
Amazing work, where can i find them
Posted by: Divine | August 01, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Me encanta!!! adoro las mariposas! una prciosa idea!
Abrazos!
Posted by: elia | August 12, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Thanks for the wonderful idea. Just one question: Did you print something on both sides or did you leave one side white? Cheers Jini
Posted by: Jini | August 16, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Thanks a lot! The butterflies were really easy to find and there were so many to choose from. (Just google 'butterfly prints' as Paul suggested.)
Here's my butterfly tree: http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2586/dsc7428b.jpg
Posted by: Jini | August 25, 2011 at 09:49 AM
pretty.
Posted by: ZuZu Gole | August 29, 2011 at 11:34 PM
I loved this! It's very creative and stylish! This is pretty much the coolest thing I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing this one.
Posted by: פריצת דיסק | October 21, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Too cute!
Thank you for showing the tutorial :)
Posted by: Carla | January 27, 2012 at 04:08 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Holly Goble | February 05, 2012 at 10:28 PM
I love this idea so cute , thank you for posting.
Posted by: Lorie Blazer | February 07, 2012 at 05:29 AM
What size glass dome did you use? Thanks!
Posted by: Meg | March 05, 2012 at 01:52 AM
This is a great project for elementary students. Glue the branch onto a paper plate, cut a 2 liter bottle in half, use the top half of the bottle as your dome.
Posted by: MYT CR8TiV | March 06, 2012 at 09:53 PM
I wonder if getting butterfly stickers would work just as well? Hmmm...
Posted by: Connie | May 06, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Wow! I made one of these back in 6th grade! :)
Posted by: Annette Rioli | May 07, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Wow! I love this idea!
Posted by: juliemarg | May 25, 2012 at 09:02 AM