Insects Archives

Looking for a fun and creative way to engage the kids? Our insect craft ideas will help unleash their imaginations and encourage learning at the same time.

Our most popular post from this category is our Paper Plate Caterpillar craft tutorial.

Fork Painted Butterfly Craft Idea

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Are you looking for an easy and creative project to keep the kids occupied? Look no further than this fun fork-painted butterfly craft! It not only encourages their imagination, but also develops fine motor skills. Plus, there are so many ways to customize it – let them go wild with bright colors and crazy patterns […]

Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids

Not only is our latest and greatest tutorial simple and easy to do, it has the added benefit of bringing color and light into any home or classroom! Stained Glass Butterflies Not only are these mosaic colored butterflies super easy to make, fairly inexpensive and fun for kids of all ages {even adults will enjoy […]

Paper & Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly Craft

We are going to show you how easy it is to make this super fun and completely customizable craft project using dark colored cardstock, sidewalk chalk AND our free butterfly printable! Keep scrolling to learn more about our unique and first seen here Paper & Chalk Butterfly tutorial! Chalk Drawn Butterfly Craft I’ve done it again […]

3-D Leaf Butterfly In Jar Craft Idea

Enjoy the beauty of fall with our latest 3-D Leaf Butterfly In Jar kid craft idea! There will be something AMAZING in every jar your child makes! We even have a free printable to make this art project seamless today! Your child will be thrilled to “capture” their own leaf butterfly in our latest kids […]

Thumbprint BEE Bookmark Craft

Today’s Thumbprint Paper BEE Bookmark tutorial is something that can be done ALL YEAR LONG with your child. Whether they need something quick as a gift for mom, dad, a friend, whoever – this is THE idea that you should be LITERALLY bookmarking in your browser window right now! After your child {or you} add […]

Thumbprint Ants Picnic Craft

Looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? This one is perfect! Let your child create their own creepy crawly bugs using thumbprints. Super simple and lots of fun! These are the ONLY creepy crawly bugs I want to see – EVER! Check out my Mixed Media Picnic Ants craft idea! It ALL started […]

Honeycomb Cereal Bee Snack Bags

“BEE” amazing today and join us in the making of this super easy Honeycomb Bee Themed Classroom Snack Idea! Bee Treat Bags Made With Cereal Are you looking for a fun way to enjoy a family snack time that is both creative and sweet? Look no further! These Honeycomb Cereal Bee Snack Bags are an […]

Craft Foam Love Bug For Valentine’s Day

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 […]

Balloon Butterfly Card Craft Idea

Spring is a season of renewal, blooming flowers, and fluttering butterflies. With the winter frost melting away, it’s time to welcome spring with open arms and creative minds. And what better way to do that than with a fun and whimsical craft project? In this blog post, we will explore an exciting card-making idea that […]

Thumbprint Caterpillar Card Craft

Ready, set, craft! Get creative and make this cute thumbprint caterpillar card. It’s sure to put a smile on someone’s face – all you need are some ink pads, our free printable and of course – your imagination! Fingerprint Caterpillar Craft Hi there friends! It’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts, INCHING by with another […]

Clothespin Love Bug Butterfly Craft Idea

These easy and adorable love bug butterflies are perfect for kids to make this Valentine’s day! They’re simple to make and fun to decorate with too! Not only is this Clothespin Love Bug Butterfly craft super kid friendly for children of ALL ages but it’s also makes for some awesome pretend play pieces as well. Pair […]

Wooden Spoon Caterpillar Craft Idea

This fun activity provides a great opportunity to teach children all about caterpillars while also encouraging them to get creative. Not only is it a great way to unleash your child’s imagination, but it also provides an opportunity for them to develop their fine motor skills. This easy green and red bug craft idea for […]

Paper Plate Valentine Love Bug Craft

Spread some love this Valentine’s Day with this sweet and easy paper plate love bug craft! Get creative and let your little one show you their unique take on it. Paper Plate Love Bug Craft For Valentine’s Day This is ONLY kind of bug I want to see this upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday!!! Not only […]

Craft Foam Heart Valentine Caterpillar

This cute and easy Valentine craft is perfect for kids of all ages! All you need are some craft foam hearts and a little imagination. Valentine Caterpillar Craft Welcome to another craft idea using inexpensive craft foam heart shapes. Today we are making Valentine caterpillars that are going to “crawl” right into your hearts! In […]

Clothespin And Popsicle Stick Butterfly Craft Idea

Looking for a fun and easy craft idea? 🦋✨ Try this Clothespin & Popsicle Stick Butterfly craft! Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s a great way to get creative and brighten up your day. Gather your supplies and let the crafting begin! Spring brings a wonderful chance to make bright, colorful art with children. […]

Wooden Spoon Bee Craft Idea For Kids

Looking for a fun and easy craft project for kids to make this spring season? This wooden spoon bee puppet tutorial is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to recreate! This easy DIY project is not only a great way to spend quality time with your little ones, but it also helps develop their fine motor […]

Clothespin Butterflies With Handprint Wings

Have you ever seen colorful butterflies floating through the air on a sunny day and wished you could join them? While we may not be able to sprout wings and take flight, we can create beautiful paper butterflies that resemble those winged wonders of nature. In this post, I’m going to share a fun clothespin […]

Paper Heart Doily Dragonfly Craft Idea For Valentine’s Day

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! Welcome to our blog, where creativity meets Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for a fun and engaging craft idea for kids to make this Valentine’s Day season, […]

Terra Cotta Pot Love Bug Craft

Got some empty planter pots and want to make something cute? Look no further than our Terra Cotta Pot Love Bug craft! Express your creativity and have fun with it – it’s sure to bring a dash of sunshine to your home. Terra Cotta Pot Painted Love Bug Craft Hi friends! Welcome to our website. […]

Potato Stamped Ladybug Card Craft Idea

Get creative with the kiddos this weekend and make adorable ladybug cards! Use potato stamps to make them unique, and your friends and family will love the one-of-a-kind results Ladybug Cards Stamped With A Raw Potato Hi my crafty friends! It’s that time of the month again! The Kids Craft Stars and I are joining […]