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February 21, 2014

Paper Plate Ladybug

An easy ladybug craft for toddlers and preschoolers

We are looking forward to spending hours in our back yard hunting for bugs.  To help hurry along spring, we made these adorable paper plate ladybugs.  There is something about ladybugs that just make me smile.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

We always have a stash of paper plates in our art cupboard since they are the perfect base for so many easy kids crafts.  Our Shredded Paper Snowman is one of our old favorites. It’s a super easy craft for toddlers and preschoolers to create.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

Paper Ladybug Supplies:

  • Paper Plate cut in half
  • Small circle for the ladybug face
  • Red and black paint
  • Googly Eyes
  • Black yarn
  • Black pony beads ~  Craft Project Ideas makes beads in so many different colors!
  • Glue and tape
  • Regular paint brush and a circle sponge brush

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

 The kids painted the body of the lady bug red and the circle face black.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craftOnce the paint dried, the kids stamped black circle polka dots.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

The kids helped cut black yarn for legs.  No measuring needed.  Our legs are extra long and vary in size, but that what makes these little guys so adorable. The kids taped the yarn legs to the back side of their paper plate ladybug.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

With a little help they strung and tied the pony bead feet.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

 As we eagerly await the arrival of spring, these little ladybugs brighten our walls.

This super simple ladybug craft is one of my favorites.  I love their extra long legs.  The kids loved “flying” their ladybugs around the house, giggling as the legs float through the air.

Paper Plate Ladybug ~ simple spring kids craft

For more easy, quick crafts for kids, check out our:

Tie Dye Butterfly on a Stick

Shredded Paper Snowman

Helicopter Seed Dragonfly

Popsicle Stick Harmonica

Related posts:

  1. Ladybug Craft Ideas
  2. Paper Plate Sheep Craft
  3. Fluffy Paper Plate Animals
  4. Paper Plate Chick
Posted in Kid Projects, Spring and tagged Bugs, Kid Projects, Ladybugs, Painting, Paper Plate, Spring, Yarn.

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  3. Fluffy Paper Plate Animals
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