The Zen of Paper Butterflies

Sometimes all it takes to calm the inner storms is a trip back to simplicity by focusing on the gentler side of life. There is wonder and a sense of complete presence in watching a butterfly fluttering it's way around a field of wild flowers.

via A Drink of Rain

As a nice prelude to spring, I thought a craft project on creating a paper butterfly might be good to lift the spirits. Home Made Simple offers a paper butterfly template you can use to create dimensional butterflies like the ones pictured below easily and simply.

purchase finished butterflies from hipandclavicle on Etsy

Don't feel like going the DIY route? hipandclavicle on Etsy offers a variety of colors and patterns you might like. These can be stuck on the wall to create a beautiful and uplifting wall art design.