It’s the ONLY critter we want to see on Glued To My Crafts – Craft Foam Valentine Love Bugs!

Hi there friends! It’s Stacey BUZZING by again with another clever way to use up those inexpensive craft foam heart shapes you MIGHT have in your home right now {if not, Michaels and Dollar Tree are my go-to for them!}

I hope after you check out the full tutorial, that you take the time to recreate some of your own craft foam heart valentine love bugs with your child today. It’s the PERFECT art project to tackle in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday!  #gluedtomycrafts

Craft Foam Valentine Love Bug – Kid Craft Idea For Valentine’s Day!

Today we change YOU to turn ordinary inexpensive craft foam hearts into one-of-a-kind love bug themed pieces within minutes!

Then you can use your BUZZ-WORTHY new friends as “lovestruck” party decor, pretend play pieces OR even as creative Valentines for your child’s classroom party. No matter what you decide to do with your love bug craft masterpieces, this idea is sure to be a real “fast” winner!!!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those craft supplies, check out the full tutorial below and get to work on making some “buzzin’ art” pieces today!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your Valentine’s Day love bugs made from craft foam hearts, on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

PAIR THIS CRAFTY LOVE BUG IDEA WITH —> Paper Plate Valentine Love Bug Craft For Kids

Valentine Love Bug Craft Supplies:

* Large Craft Foam Hearts {one per love bug craft}
* Smaller Craft Foam Hearts {two per love bug craft}
* Pipe Cleaners {one per love bug craft}
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Extra Large Wiggle Eyes {two per love bug craft}
optional – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* You will need ONE large craft foam heart and two smaller craft foam hearts per love bug you are making.
* First simply staple your smaller craft heart “wings” to the side of the larger craft heart. This will be your love bug’s body.
* Next grab your pipe cleaner {one per craft} and fold it in half.
* Staple it to your craft foam shape to make antennas. If desired, curl them a bit with your hands.
* Now go ahead and grab your markers.
* Draw on lines to give the “body” of the love bug for definition.
* To finish off your Craft Foam Heart Love Bug, glue on the wiggle eyes and other embellishments you see fit.
* Remember to encourage your child to really add their own crafty spin along the way!!!
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!

GOT LEFT OVER CRAFT FOAM HEARTS? MAKE THIS —> Clothespin Love Bug Butterflies For Valentine’s Day

 

Wait stop – we don’t want you to fly away just yet!

If you are looking for even MORE heart themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out our Craft Foam Valentine Heart Donuts – Kid Craft and Craft Foam Valentine Tigers – Kid Craft posts!

And “if” you decide to make today’s Craft Foam Valentine Love Bug craft with your child, please share a picture of their creation on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life in your home and can’t wait to give you a virtual high five from a far!! #gluedtomycrafts