Popsicle Stick Bugs – Ladybug, Butterfly & Bee Kid Craft Idea

Happy Thursday my crafty friends!

Although I’m personally not a big fan of bugs – the little critters I’m sharing today are ALWAYS welcome in my home.

This crafty DIY activity is perfect for little ones since it’s super easy and it’s inexpensive too {just how we like it around here – am I right?!} Plus you can easily turn them into magnets for the fridge or even add some string on the back to hang them as decor!

So enough of the boring “fluff” and useless big words with lengthy descriptions – I’ll get straight to the fun by introducing the tutorial for these Popsicle Stick Bugs. There are directions for a bee, ladybug or butterfly below. I just hope my post inspires and sparks tons of “buzzing” crafty time with you & your child today!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper and popsicle stick bug creations with us on our Facebook page. We want to see those masterpieces come to life in your home! I seriously can’t wait to see if you make the popsicle stick ladybug, butterfly, bee or ALL of them! Come show them off with us! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR CRAFT STICK BUGS WITH —> Paper Plate Ladybug – Kid Craft Idea For Spring

Popsicle Stick Bugs Supplies:

* Regular Sized Popsicle Sticks {I used regular but jumbo are great too!}
* School Glue
* Various Colors of Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Colored Cardstock
* Pen or Pencil

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your bugs. Although we did three different bugs – they all had the same basic frame. For each, simply glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence. Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Next have your child paint the front of the popsicle stick fences. We did one frame in red for a ladybug, yellow/black stripes for a bee and orange for a butterfly.
* Set aside to let them dry completely.
* Now cut out the cardstock embellishments to give your pieces life. For the ladybug and bee we just got out antennas, while for the butterfly we traced Lil Man’s hands for the wings.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Bugs craft, glue on the paper embellishments and let it all dry completely, before displaying proudly!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED BUGS MADE FROM POPSICLE STICKS WITH —> Paper Handprint Ladybug – Kid Craft Idea

If you are looking for even MORE easy spring themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Bugs kid craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life and can’t wait to admire your popsicle stick ladybug, craft stick bee or handprint popsicle stick butterfly! I’m sure you are going to rock them all!

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