EEK!!! These are the only bugs I want to see this Valentine’s Day holiday! I’m sure you can’t relate to that statement, right?!

And guess what? Glued To My Crafts has done it again! We are continuing the paper doily trend on our blog by presenting our LATEST Paper Doily and Chocolate Ladybug Valentines tutorial! #gluedtomycrafts

No need to be scared of these LOVE BUGS! #gluedtomycrafts

Kids can typically make these DIY pieces by themselves {mom MIGHT have to step in for a little guidance or directions} but really, these are great for any school age kid to recreate by themselves AND have some awesome customization at their fingertips as well.

Whether for a boy or girl – these are sure to be a real winner in the classroom, so be sure to make a whole bunch all at once!!!

Paper Doily Ladybug Valentine Supplies:

* Paper Trimmer
* Small Red Heart Doilies
* Colored Cardstock {black being important}
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Tape Runner Adhesive/Glue Stick
* Scissors
* Large Glue Dots
* Chocolate Heart Candies {I used Reeses}

Directions:

Now I normally do these card crafts in a different step-by-step order but since everyone’s ladybug could potentially be a different size from mine so I suggest working a bit backwards on this craft! Don’t make your card shape until your paper doily ladybug is done first.

* So on that note, first things first – use adhesive to adhere your red paper heart doily to the center of a single sheet of cardstock. You will want your heart to be upside down to give the look of a ladybug.
* Next use a large glue dot to add your heart chocolate as the head of the ladybug, at the tip of the heart.
* Take your black Sharpie marker and draw on antennas.
* Next, take some cardstock and trim/punch out embellishments for the body of the ladybug {like a line separately the two halves and heart “dots” for each side.}
* Now the final step – take your paper trimmer and NOW trim down your card to create the valentine. The size of yours may depend on how big you made your ladybug. I do not suggest these to go in an envelope but I think you knew that already :-) Add other embellishments you see fit when done trimming.
* Finally – it’s time to your creation gift away!

For further inspiration this Valentine’s Day holiday, be sure to check out our Unicorn version of this craft! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou