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Tutorial: Beaded Butterflies

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Tutorial: Beaded Butterflies : By DCWV Diary Today I want to share a tutorial from the DCWV & Blue Moon Beads CHA booth. Remember this gorgeous tree covered in butterflies, beads & jewelry? There were some gorgeous beaded butterflies mixed into the tree. I think these would be so fun and easy to make and mix into your spring & Easter decorations. You could use any color paper and really customize them to your space.  Supplies & Tools: DCWV Brights Cardstock Stack DWC Butterfly Template Blue Moon Beads – Glass Beads Papercrafting adhesive Craft wire Bead Pliers Scissors Pencil Directions: 1. Print and cut out the Butterfly template. Trace desired sizes onto your chosen shades of cardstock and cut them out. *Note: For every small butterfly, you will need a large one (and vise versa). 2. Adhere the body of one small butterfly onto the body of a larger one; repeat until you’ve glued your butterflies together. 3. String beads onto your craft wire and a