Did you know that a lepidopterists is someone who studies or collects butterflies?
For those that want to know..... yesterday's butterfly was Blue Morpho that I painted with watercolor on a small square of Bristol paper.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Day Two
Today's butterfly is mirrored from the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. They are large butterflies that have tails on their hind wings. I did a craft called quilling. Its an art form that uses small strips of paper that are rolled, folded, plaited to create shapes.
I took a large eyed sewing needle, placed a little bit of shredded paper (found as cushioning in a package) and wound them up. Some I glued shut (for the body) and the rest I let unwind.
Did you know that a lepidopterists is someone who studies or collects butterflies?
For those that want to know..... yesterday's butterfly was Blue Morpho that I painted with watercolor on a small square of Bristol paper.
Did you know that a lepidopterists is someone who studies or collects butterflies?
For those that want to know..... yesterday's butterfly was Blue Morpho that I painted with watercolor on a small square of Bristol paper.
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My step-grandma used to quill. She used soda cans intead of paper. Where are you going to display your year of butterflies?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, soda cans. I remember doing this in girl scouts and turning them into beads for necklaces. I'm going to put some up for sale in my Etsy shop, some in my office and I'm hoping to give some away! Let me know if you want one!
ReplyDeleteI will keep a list of the ones I like.
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