Today we are going to teach you how easy it is to recreate these Paper Heart Doily Dragonfly Puppets with leftover supplies from your Valentine’s Day craft projects!
Keep scrolling for the full how-to and a few quick jokes to tell the kids as well!
Dragonfly Puppets For Valentine’s Day
Do you have some extra paper heart doilies laying around from your Valentine’s Day plans? Maybe you bought too many and you are now your regretting that purchase?
Well friends – NO NEED TO WORRY! Before you throw them out or stash them away, let’s turn them into some fun Paper Heart Doily Dragonflies with just a few simple steps and supplies! Then stick them in random flower pots, play with them like puppets or even just hand them to someone special to enjoy on a beautiful spring day!
They are a cinch to make and I’ll show you how! Check out the full tutorial below and craft them up for your Valentine’s Day and/or your upcoming spring celebrations. Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts
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Easy to make Valentine’s Day craft idea for kids. Use doilies and wavy popsicle sticks. Great for preschoolers!
Craft Supplies:
- Wavy Paddle Fan Sticks
- School Glue
- Small Paint Brushes
- Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Small Paper Heart Doilies
- Wiggle Eyes
- Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
Directions:
- First have children paint their wooden fan stick completely {any color they like!} This is the body of the dragonfly. Repeat for each one you want to make today.
- Now grab TWO paper heart doilies and glue them to the center/back of the popsicle stick to represent the wings.
- At this time, go ahead and also glue on the wiggle eyes & draw on a smile with the sharpie marker.
- The last step is to cut out some antennas from the cardstock and adhere those to the back of your piece, with the wings.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Dragonflies – have children add other embellishments they see fit and set it all aside to let it dry completely.
- Then once dry, display proudly OR use in creative imaginative play!
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You are just ONE click away from a crafty Valentine’s Day holiday! #gluedtomycrafts
If you loved today’s paper doily dragonfly puppet tutorial and you are by chance still looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas to add to your Valentine’s Day craft plans, be sure to check out these fun posts below. All of which are conveniently located on Glued To My Crafts right now!
- Valentine Superheroes
- Emoji Valentines
- Valentine Love Truck
- Handprint Heart Keepsake
- Doily Donut Card
- Doily Cupcake Cards
- Doily Flower Valentine Cards
Paper Heart Doily Dragonfly Puppets
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