#4123 Start with a 9" piece of ribbon. Fold at the middle point and press to make a crease mark.
#4122 Make a loop with the right half of the ribbon, at the middle mark. This forms one of the top wings...
#4121 Make another loop to form the left top wing and hold in place.
#4120 Open up a brad all the way. This holds the wings in place and forms a decorative body area for the...
#4119 While still holding the two upper wings in place, WRAP the brad over the top and bottom of the...
#4118 This shows the back view.
#4117 Now take the remaining ribbon tail on the right side and form a smaller loop, tucking it up and...
#4116 Secure that loop within the prongs of the brad. You can adjust those later. Do the same thing to...
#4115 View of the back of the butterfly with all 4 loops formed. Adjust the bottom loops now before...
#4119
While still holding the two upper wings in place, WRAP the brad over the top and bottom of the ribbon. Do NOT pierce the ribbon. The brad wraps around the ribbon.