Terra Cotta Pot Painted Love Bug Craft
Hi friends! Welcome to our website. With that out of the way, today I’m challenging YOU to transform ordinary terra cotta pots into awesome “Love Bug” decor within minutes!
Whether you make this creative craft with your child this upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday OR you rather keep it as an adult-only craft {psst – I won’t tell!} this DIY activity is super easy, really inexpensive and sure to be a crowd pleaser too!
PLUS it makes for a great simple keepsake decor piece that you can be pulled out, year after year!!!
So what are you waiting for? Lets grab those craft supplies and get to work! Remember you can do this love bug craft in ANY size terra cotta pot – so make what fits for you. Just keep in mind the size of those handprints wings!
Happy crafting this lovestruck season, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your terra cotta pot valentine love bugs, on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see them! #gluedtomycrafts
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Love Bug Craft Supplies:
* Terra Cotta Pots – one per love bug craft
* Pink Craft Paint {or any other color you wish!}
* Large Foam Paint Brush
* Large Paper Plate
* Choice of Colored Cardstock Paper
* Pencil or Pen
* Hot Glue Gun
* Glue Stick
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Scissors
* Heart Paper Punch or Valentine Stickers
* Pipe Cleaner – one per love bug craft
* Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes – two per love bug craft
Directions:
* First turn your terra cotta pot upside down on a paper plate.
* Have your child paint their pot completely pink {or however they like!}
* When done painting, set it aside to let it dry completely.
* While the paint is drying, trace your child’s hands on the cardstock paper.
* Trim out the two handprint designs.
* Add some cardstock hearts or stickers on them. These are now the Love Bug’s wings.
* Next get your glue gun hot and ready.
* Bend your pipe cleaner in half and glue it, along with some wiggle eyes and your handprint wings onto the terra cotta pot.
* Finish off with drawn on smile and any other embellishments if you like.
* Then display your terra cotta pot love bug craft piece proudly for all to see!
PAIR YOUR LOVE BUG CRAFT WITH —> Terra Cotta Pot Unicorn Craft
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Terra Cotta Pot Love Bug
Tools:
- Pencil or Pen
Instructions:
- First turn your terra cotta pot upside down on a paper plate.
- Have your child paint their pot completely pink {or however they like!}
- When done painting, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- While the paint is drying, trace your child's hands on the cardstock paper.
- Trim out the two handprint designs.
- Add some cardstock hearts or stickers on them. These are now the Love Bug's wings.
- Next get your glue gun hot and ready.
- Bend your pipe cleaner in half and glue it, along with some wiggle eyes and your handprint wings onto the terra cotta pot.
- Finish off with drawn on smile and any other embellishments if you like.
- Then display your terra cotta pot love bug craft piece proudly for all to see!
