The Hungry Caterpillar is a book that nearly every child has read as a toddler, and you’re very likely to find one old copy of it in every home! Even an adult who’s read the book can’t help but look at a caterpillar in a new light. That’s probably why caterpillar crafts are quite popular with younger kids, and there are all kinds of them out there. Today, we have a cute little rainbow caterpillar button craft, made with colorful buttons. Make a bright background and you have a craft that’s perfect for a child’s room!

Rainbow Caterpillar Button Craft

What you’ll need:

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Black Pipe Cleaner
Craft Stick
Colored Buttons (preferably in the colors of the rainbow)
One Large White Button
Googly Eyes
Scissors
Green/blue felt and flower embellishments for the background

Directions:

1. Stick the buttons on the craft stick with the large white button as the head.

2. Cut out a tiny piece of black pipe cleaner and bend it into a ‘V’. Stick it to the back of the caterpillar’s head.

3. Stick on googly eyes and your caterpillar is ready! Now all he needs is a nice place to relax. Use a sheet of green felt on blue card stock to look like a summery hillside. Decorate with flower embellishments and place your cute caterpillar among them.

This is a super easy craft, and even preschoolers can make it (as long as they don’t pop the buttons into their mouth!). Try a larger surface with multiple caterpillars for a more impressive look. Whether it’s a solitary caterpillar on a hill or several on a lawn – we’re sure they’ll brighten up your space instantly!

More button crafts on our blog:

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