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Bluey craft: How to make flappy the butterfly

By Bunnings magazine /

A D.I.Y. Bluey craft Flappy project sits on a timber shelf with a star, moon, planet and two Bluey lanterns about it.

Overview

Remember the endearing Flappy from children’s TV series, Bluey? The cute caterpillar who was rescued by Bingo and Lily after crawling onto their waterslide in season three, and returned as a beautiful blue butterfly later in the extended “The Sign”. As we celebrate the arrival of some fun Bluey-inspired decor items at Bunnings, it’s time to bring a special part of Bluey into your own household with this cute flappy design Bluey craft project the kids will love. It’s time to get weaving - for real life!

Tools and materials

    Steps

    1Prepare and start weaving your Bluey craft

    Overlap your sticks to make an ‘X’ shape and use your first yarn colour to weave around the middle to keep them in place. Then, wind the yarn from side to side and top to bottom a few times. When you’re ready, tie the first colour of yarn to the end of your second colour of yarn.
    Two hands hold a white piece of yarn and two paddle pop sticks crossed over.

    2Weave three different colours of yarn to make Flappy’s wings

    Next, weave over and under the sticks to make the first wing. Then, tie your third length of yarn to the end of your second colour and continue weaving until you get to the end of your wing. Tie off the end by threading the yarn through a piece you have already weaved and knot it. Tuck the tail into the wing before repeating on the other side.
    A left hand holds a paddle pop stick in place as the other one holds black yarn.

    3Use pipe cleaners to make Flappy’s body

    Fold your pipe cleaner around the centre of the ‘X’ shape, leaving the long two ends of the pipe cleaner at the top and a little room at the bottom. Next, start twisting the pipe cleaner on both sides to keep it in place. Finally, thread 1 large bead onto the top and 1 onto the bottom. This will form the body, head and base of your Flappy.
    Two hands hold the end of two blue pipe cleaners across black, navy and white woven yarn on paddle pop sticks.

    4Add some beads for the finishing touches

    Now, curl up the antenna and put two beads on each end. If you can’t find beads in your favourite colours, you can paint them. Add one more bead to the tail and you’re done!
    Two hands hold two blue pipe cleaners in place, with a purple bead on the right pipe cleaner.

    5Keep in mind…

  • Children must be supervised at all times when crafting. These projects are not suitable for children under three years old.
  • Keep dangling decorations out of reach of small children and pets when crafting and using beads and other small items.

    • 6Want more Bluey ideas?

    Make your own version of Bluey and Bingo’s bedroom with this easy guide.

     

    Photo credit: Jonny Valiant, Eunice Oh.

    Health & Safety

    Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

    When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.