magazine butterflies.

So.

It's Friday the 13th, 2012.

Kind of awesome.

And, while most people are being extra careful to avoid black cats, ladders, mirrors, and any suspicious soups (you really should avoid this one 24/7 to be honest though), I've got something for you to not only not avoid, but something that will brighten up your paranoid day!

...or rather, paranoid evening...

Anyway.

Presenting: DIY magazine butterflies.

These are super cute and super easy, and are sure to bring a smile to your face!

What you will need:

A magazine page, string, scissors, and any beads or jewels or whatever you would like to embellish your butterfly with.

Start out by finding a pretty picture in your magazine that you will turn into the butterfly's wings. Try to find one with an interesting pattern or pretty picture.

Now, cut your soon-to-be-wings paper into a square.

Start accordion-folding the page back and forth, like you were going to make a paper fan.

The tighter you can get the folds the more texture your wings will have.

When you have the paper all folded up, pinch it in the middle.

Secure it with a pretty colored string or ribbon.

Next, fan out the folds as big as you can, and start to shape your wing.

And when you are done....

Tada! A butterfly wing!

Do the same thing to the other side, and you're finished.

Now you have a colorful friend to hang in the window, car, pantry, or anywhere else you can think of.

I tied a bead in the middle of my butterflies, but you can get as crazy and creative as you want!


And there you have it! Super cute huh?

Be sure to post any questions or comments below, and let me know if you try these yourself!

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!