Bring The Beauty Of Butterflies Indoors With This Dollar Tree DIY

Butterflies are gorgeous creatures that can brighten your day the moment you spot them. More than just insects, they symbolize hope, transformation, and endurance — and are celebrated worldwide. But why wait for a kaleidoscope of butterflies to visit your garden when you can bring their beauty indoors? Dollar Tree offers a treasure trove of items for creating home décor, especially if you're willing to put in a little imagination. They sell a variety of butterfly stickers that go perfectly with a lovely DIY wall art idea. You're also going to need an old photo frame and some other art supplies, too.

If you're someone who adores butterflies and bling, this piece of artwork will be right up your alley. Start by grabbing packages of butterfly stickers from Dollar Tree, such as the brand's Main Street Wall Creations Indigo Butterfly Jumbo Stickers or Crafter's Square Handmade Butterfly Stickers with 3-D Wings. Pick ones that fit your style or feature your favorite colors. You're also going to need a small canvas, like the Crafters Square Stretched White Canvas for $1.25. 

The last supplies to get your hands on are things like glitter tape, peel and stick wallpaper (or scrapbook paper), and a large-sized picture frame. There isn't a specific size required for the frame, but keep in mind that the canvas must be smaller than it. Fortunately, thrift stores like Goodwill almost always have a slew of frames to choose from. If you have your own craft box with other fun sparkly supplies, get that out as well!

Open your frame and take out the back cardboard piece. Cover the border of the cardboard with glitter, then place a decorative sheet of paper in the center. It's going to be the background of your artwork, so use one that will go with your butterflies — such as a floral or garden-like design. Next, stick a few of your butterflies onto the paper, keeping them near the edge. Close up your frame with the cardboard inside, and place a few more stickers on the outside glass. Set it aside and move onto the canvas.

First, decide if you want to paint your canvas, or keep it plain and move onto the decorating. Stick several butterflies onto the canvas so they are the main focal point. Then, using your glitter tape, go around the edge of the canvas, and also add little glittery touches to the butterflies' wings. You can make it as blingy as you like! After you're happy with the results, add a strong adhesive to the back of the canvas and attach it to the outside of the frame, right in the middle of the glass.

Once it's dry, you will have a multi-layered butterfly artwork piece that would look magical in a bedroom, bathroom, or anywhere else that needs some brightening up. This chic Dollar Tree DIY can be customized to your liking. Give it even more sparkle with rhinestones and sequins. Or, tone it down a notch by using butterflies all in the same color, or these Crafter's Square Laser Butterfly Craft Boards. Instead of glitter, use natural decorations like greenery, moss, and twine.