Follow the instructions and images in this article to create your own colourful peg butterfly. These craft butterflies are a perfect play prompt for discussion over diversity with your children.

Shruti, from Melbourne, sent in this diverse butterflies idea. Let’s take a look at it…

What did you do?

We reused few pegs by painting them in different skin tones and making them prettier by adding colourful wings made of tissue paper and water paints. These butterflies are ready to be used in make believe play experiences.

There you have it, a beautiful peg butterfly!

Recycle reuse was the best part.

Photo of a green, blue & pink wooden peg butterfly made by the author

Do you have any other projects planned?

To do more sustainable experiences.

Tell the Housebound With Kids community a bit about yourself…

My name is Shruti. I am a mum of 2 from from Melbourne. Also an early childhood professional.
@mummyandbeans

A photo of 8 wooden peg butterflies next to a photo frame on bamboo cane.

Do you have any tips for other parents?

Let them explore.

What are your children’s favourite books?

Julia Donaldson all her books.

What toys would you recommend to other parents?

Open ended toys and make toys with them.

A photo of an brown wooden peg butterfly