![Seashell Animals](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/seashell-animals/_square/Seashell-Animals_Product-Card.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Model Magic
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Pencil
- Bright Cardstock
CIY Staff Tips:
- When completing steps 6–9, we recommend working clockwise around the edge of your cardboard circle in order of life cycle stage.
Steps:
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-1.jpg)
Sketch circle on cardboard. Cut out.
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-2.jpg)
Cover cardboard in light blue paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-3.jpg)
Paint clouds on cardboard. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-4.jpg)
Sketch and cut out cardstock leaf, caterpillar body, chrysalis, and butterfly body.
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-5.jpg)
Sculpt Model Magic eggs, caterpillar eyes, caterpillar antennae, branch, butterfly eyes, and butterfly antennae. Dry overnight.
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-6.jpg)
Glue leaf to cardboard. Glue Model Magic eggs to leaf.
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-7.jpg)
Glue caterpillar body to cardboard. Glue Model Magic eyes and antennae to caterpillar.
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-8.jpg)
Glue chrysalis to cardboard. Glue Model Magic branch to chrysalis.
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-9.jpg)
Glue butterfly body to cardboard. Glue Model Magic eyes and antennae to butterfly. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-10.jpg)
Add details to cardstock and Model Magic with markers.
![Step 11](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-11.jpg)
Write 4 stages of life cycle on cardboard: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly.
![Step 12](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Butterfly-Life-Cycle-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-12.jpg)
Let learning take flight with your colourful creation!
Occasion:
Back to School,
Earth Day,
Spring,
Summer
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+