I must admit, I am VERY proud of how this one turned out. The text is (again) from Storytime Magic but the felt pieces are my patterns (based on clipart pictures I used for the basic shapes; although the tree branch I did freehand).
“Five little caterpillars and not one more…
One spun a cocoon and then there were four.”
The rhymes continue until there are nothing but cocoons hanging from the tree:
“But…
One cocoon opened underneath the sun,
Now there’s a butterfly and that makes one.”
This continues until there are five butterflies!
Here’s a closeup of the butterfly and his corresponding caterpillar. The antennae are made from a pipe cleaner, glued between the body and wings of the butterfly.
I got the idea for the caterpillar paint from a monarch butterfly caterpillar which has similar stripes. I am working on a template with the basic patterns that I will post here ASAP. But I KNOW all you creative types can just as well make your own beautiful bugs and butterflies!
Happy flanneling!
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I was just wondering if there is a template yet? 😀
The detail in all the pieces are so wonderful. Thanks for the ideas.
You have great reason to be proud. I would be too. Nice detail in all the pieces.
So cute! I really love this one, great job! 🙂
The cocoons are so cute (as are your caterpillars)! Can’t wait to use this felt board in storytime.
Love the branch and the cocoons!
Oh, my! I do so love butterflies! You did a TREMENDOUSLY wonderful job on this flannel! I know I have mentioned it before ~ but I am going to say it again ~ I love using count-down AND count-up rhymes together. This one is so delightful! It is at the TOP of my to-do list. Thank you!
These are really beautiful – I too really love the cocoons and I also like your branch – The free hand stuff actually really keeps things interesting. I think TOO much clip art is less interesting. Very beautiful
You should be so proud of this flannel board–the pieces are beautiful! I love the accents you put on everything. I will be making this for my spring theme!
There isn’t much else to say… they’re right. It’s smart to include the whole process!
The cocoons are perfect!
Wow! These are beautiful!
Oh, this is great! I’m having a Bugs Family Story Time in March and this would be wonderful. I may just have to borrow it. 🙂
This is just super flannel fabulousness! Love it!
Ohmigosh. Little felt cocoons! And I thought I’d just about seen it all!
Your justified in being proud of these pieces, they’re lovely!
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I love the cocoons! How wonderful to include that step of the transformation. Thank you!