Handprint Paper Ladybug – Kids Craft Idea
Everyone loves SIMPLE craft tutorials and that’s exactly what today’s Paper Handprint Ladybug kid craft idea w/free printable is!!!
No need to be an extra crafty or an extra creative mom to pull together this DIY idea today! All you need is a printer, cardstock paper and some black embellishments to make it happen!
Plus with the handprint wings element on this paper ladybug kid craft idea, this makes for an awesome keepsake as well! I promise it won’t take a lifetime to make either!!!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s “flap” our wings and make it happen! Find the full tutorial, as well as the FREE ladybug download link below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your various social media sites! You can tag us on Instagram or Facebook for easy sharing. We LOVE seeing the inspiration come to life and can’t wait to admire your child’s hard work! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR PAPER LADYBUG CRAFT WITH —> Cupcake Liner Ladybugs
Ladybug Craft Supplies:
* Free Ladybug Template Printable {grab the FREE FILE on box.com}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Red Colored Cardstock Paper
* Marker or Pencil
* Paper Scissors
* School Glue
* Small Black Buttons or Black Pom Poms – six per ladybug craft
* Small Wiggle Eyes – two per ladybug craft
optional materials – embellishments like glitter glue, glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First grab the Ladybug printable on box.com.
* Find the file on your computer. Print in color on a single sheet of white cardstock {or any color you like!}
* Grab your red cardstock, marker and scissors.
* Trace your child’s hands on the cardstock and trim out.
* Discard remaining cardstock.
* Go ahead and now glue the handprint cutouts to the center of the printable to create his wings.
* To finish your Handprint Ladybug kid craft, have children glue on wiggle eyes, as well as the black buttons to the wings to complete the look.
* Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
* Then display/gift proudly!
* Don’t forget to share pictures of your beautiful paper ladybug w/handprints creations with us on Facebook!
PAIR YOUR HANDPRINT WING LADYBUG CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Ladybug
You can also change this up by doing your handprints with red craft paint instead!!! So many ideas on how to take this craft to the next level and we hope the inspiration started right here on Glued To My Crafts! 🙂
But wait – don’t click away so fast! Before you go, we want YOU to keep the crafty fun going. Come check out our Paper Handprint Fish craft post and recreate it with your child today, as well!
Paper Handprint Ladybug
Tools:
- Marker or Pencil
Supplies:
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Small Buttons or Pom Poms
- 2 Small Wiggle Eyes
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Now grab your red cardstock paper, marker and scissors.
- Trace your child's hands on the cardstock and trim out.
- Discard remaining cardstock.
- Go ahead and now glue the handprint cutouts to the center of the printable to create his wings.
- To finish your Handprint Ladybug kid craft, have children glue on wiggle eyes, as well as the black buttons to the wings to complete the look.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
- Don't forget to share pictures of your beautiful paper ladybug w/handprints creations with us on Facebook!
