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Colorful Rainbow Butterfly Suncatcher for Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Recipe

Rainbow Butterfly Teacher Appreciation Suncatcher

Create a vibrant and colorful suncatcher that serves as a beautiful gift for your favorite teacher.
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Prep 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
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Materials

Materials for Suncatcher

  • 1 sheet Clear contact paper
  • 1 template Butterfly template
  • 1 pack Rainbow cellophane
  • 1 sheet Clear pink acetate
  • 1 sheet Clear blue acetate
  • 1 pack Iridescent sequins
  • 1 sheet Black cardstock For the butterfly frame
  • 1 piece Ribbon For hanging the suncatcher

Instructions

Creating the Suncatcher

  • Cut a butterfly frame from black cardstock ensuring the edges are smooth.
  • Place the frame onto clear contact paper and smooth out any bubbles.
  • Fill each wing section with rainbow, clear pink, and clear blue translucent pieces.
  • Sprinkle in a few iridescent sequins for added sparkle.
  • Seal the design with additional contact paper and add a 'Thank You, Teacher' tag.
  • Hang your creation with a brightly colored ribbon.

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Tips & Notes:

If your colors do not stick, ensure contact paper is smoothed out. Consider using a stronger adhesive if necessary. This suncatcher is perfect for any window and should hang freely to catch the light.

Nutrition Information: Serving: | Calories: | Carbohydrates: | Protein: | Fat: | Sodium: | Fiber: | Sugar:

Author: Sarah Bennett Course: Cuisine: Keyword: Butterfly Craft, DIY Gift, Rainbow Craft, Suncatcher, Teacher Appreciation

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