#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...

#4114 The two bottom loops should be smaller than the top loops to create the bottom wings. Adjust them...

#4113 Finished butterfly. You can add flower "Stamen" to create the antennae. They can be found...