My perfectly precocious toddler turned two last week so we threw a Butterfly Tea Party to celebrate. There were bubbles, a field of butterflies cake, a make-your-own-wings craft table and the burning heat of a Brisbane summer day. Thankfully we had picked a shady park so we positioned ourselves underneath some large trees. And fluttering above us on a length of twine were these gorgeous origami butterflies!
My clever sister takes the solo credit for the actual folding of the butterflies. She used a fabulous free app on her phone called Origami Instructions. We have been having fun ever since making jumping frogs and sturdy whales following the step by step picture instructions.
Once she had created the butterflies we experimented with ways to attach them to the string. We found that securing them with an upside down wooden peg weighted them perfectly so they fluttered in the hot breeze.
And once the partying was done, the guests could choose their preferred butterfly as a party favour!
- Amanda
POSTSCRIPT: While photographing these butterflies, Kate's own perfectly precocious two year old went very quiet. We found her proudly grinning at us after using the entire contents of her sister's make up to decorate a couch. Laughter was the only sane response! And yes, it did come out in the wash!
