DIY Butterfly Rice Tosser by Posh Paperie + Jackie Wonders

The lovely ladies of Posh Paperie, who are always sending us the THE BEST projects, have done it again with one of the cutest DIY tutorials and we are giving them major props for the easy factor combined with a completely adorable aesthetic that could so easily be translated for your big day. Photographed by Jackie Wonders (another one of our favorite gals), these Butterfly Rice Tossers are total perfection. So get on your crafty hats ladies and gents and we’ll let Posh Paperie take it away…

Supplies needed to make these pretty, pretty Rice Tossers:

Butterflies (found at a craft store)
Cardstock: different colors and patterns (thinner works best!)
Photocopy of “Tags”
Hole Punch
Red Tape
Scissors

Directions:

Step 1: Cut 5 x 5 square of cardstock of your choice
Step 2: Tape right corner with small piece of Red Tape
Step 3: Roll to form cone & secure with Red Tape
Step 4: Punch hole at
Step 5: Fill with Rice
Step 6: Write desired phrase several times (approximately 1/2″ apart) on paper and photocopy. Cut into strips and cut bottom edge on an angle.
Step 7: Fold top over and mark (with pen) hole on cone top with desired location for second hole on cone.
Step 8: Connect: Thread butterfly wire through top hole. Line up tag with hole in body of cone. Thread wire through tag and body hole (from the top down).
Step 9: Pass out to guests for a darling “rice tosser”!Butterflies (found at a craft store)

So stinkin cute, right? How perfect would they be sprinkled on chairs at your reception or resting in a pretty basket for guests to pick up before the ceremony? You could even get really creative and use them to hold favors, etc. The possibilities are endless my friends. A huge thank you to Posh Paperie and Jackie Wonders for another fantastic DIY. For more of their amazing crafting genius, check out some of their other DIY projects here, here and here, oh and here. Happy crafting!

47 Comments about “DIY Butterfly Rice Tosser by Posh Paperie + Jackie Wonders”

1. The Knotty Bride says:

   September 17, 2010 at 8:09 am

   How super freaking cute is THIS?!!
2. Ink & Button says:

   September 17, 2010 at 8:11 am

   Absolutely LOVE it!!!!
3. Evie says:

   September 17, 2010 at 10:54 am

   Perfect!!!!
4. Vanessa says:

   September 17, 2010 at 11:00 am

   Love it!!! So adaptable for other uses too!
5. Carter & Cook Event Co. says:

   September 17, 2010 at 11:02 am

   perfection. love this one girls!
6. Camille @ STYLE NOTES says:

   September 17, 2010 at 2:22 pm

   What gorgeous little creations...can't wait to make them, and thanks for sharing!
7. JACKIE WONDERS says:

   September 17, 2010 at 3:26 pm

   Those Posh girls are incredibly creative!!! this was a fun one to shoot :) thanks!
8. Molly says:

   September 17, 2010 at 3:27 pm

   How cute! Could stuff them with a favor as well.
9. Kacee Geoffroy says:

   September 17, 2010 at 3:44 pm

   Can these be any cuter! I love them!!
10. Tina : Studio Two Sixteen says:

    September 17, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    Grand idea! I'm absolutely loving it!
11. lizzie [ten thou bride] says:

    September 18, 2010 at 12:16 am

    What an Idea! Great tutorial too, easy to follow!
12. Katherine @ Dexter & Dinah says:

    September 19, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    How charming! Always happy to see tutorials on SMP - keep them coming!
13. baballa says:

    September 20, 2010 at 4:56 am

    great tutorial!!
    Thank you,
14. postcards and pretties says:

    September 20, 2010 at 10:49 am

    super cute!!
15. Melissa says:

    September 20, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Too gorgeous! LOVE THEM!!
16. Michael and Anna Costa says:

    September 22, 2010 at 8:47 am

    Lovely idea!
17. Lorajean says:

    October 1, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    These are incredible! I am obsessed with pretty packaging so these are great! I love the simplicity and the butterflies!
18. Adrienne says:

    October 8, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Instead of using rice, use bird seed. Rice reportedly rehydrates in the little birds tummies and they explode. This is, of course, bad for birds. The use of the bird seed is considered more environmentally friendly.
19. Mod Podge Amy says:

    October 30, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    These are precious!
20. Valentine says:

    January 10, 2011 at 9:51 am

    These are adorable! Simple inexpensive and great for kids parties or as place settings at the dinner table ... LOVE!! Will be multi-tasking and making some of these on conference calls ... : )
21. Vicky @ Without A Hitch says:

    March 3, 2011 at 8:20 am

    These are so sweet and so easy to make. I love a great D.I.Y idea.
22. Katrina says:

    April 11, 2011 at 11:59 am

    These are absolutely beautiful. So cute! So elegant and has so much personal touch to it. Loved it!
23. hsbridalstylist says:

    July 13, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    great little diy.... you can use it for so many dif things...
24. Rini says:

    August 6, 2011 at 5:08 am

    I LOVE , LOVE , LOVE them sooooooooooo much !
    Love from the Netherlands ♥RINI♥
25. Ross says:

    September 1, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Thank you for yours ideas. great, great, great. Bye.
26. Lesley V Frank Photography says:

    September 18, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    These are soo cute!
27. Mike says:

    October 13, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Very unique, such a great idea!

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