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Coffee Filter Monarchs

skill level: easiest
cost: under $5
craft time: 15 minutes plus drying time

black chenille stem (pipe cleaners)
paper coffee filter
black and orange watercolor paints

have on hand
paintbrush
water
wire cutters
needle nose pliers

Cut the black chenille stem in half; set aside.
Paint the coffee filter with the watercolor paints and let dry.
Fold the chenille stem in half.
Twist the bent end about 1/2" from the bend.
Now pleat the coffee filter accordion style, about 1/2" pleats.
Slide butterfly in-between the ends of the chenille stem.
Twist the chenille stem above the butterfly, this will hold it in place.
Separate the ends of the chenille.
Curl one end of the chenille -to make the antenna, repeat with the other side.
Fan out the wings.