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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Animal Crafts for Kids | Ladybug Baseball Hat

Ladybug Baseball Hat

Author by Amanda Davis on June 5, 2010 Updated on July 18, 2019

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I love ladybug stuff. I should probably rephrase that, I love making ladybug stuff! They’re so darn cute, and so easy to make. If there’s something round and red, chances are I’ll turn it into a ladybug!

I’ve actually been meaning to make this hat for a couple of months, but you know how that is, things you want to do get pushed aside for things you have to do. So I squeezed it in between things I had to do today. :)

This is a really easy project, and super fun for kids. You can get this done in the morning and wear it in the afternoon!

Ladybug Baseball Hat

You will need

red baseball cap
black and white acrylic paint
textile medium
round stencil sponges
paintbrush

What you do

Mix one part textile medium and 2 parts black paint in a small dish or paint palette. Dip large round applicator in black paint and gently scrape off excess. Press applicator onto hat, gently turn the applicator in a circular motion if you want to make the circle larger. It’s also helpful to do this to smooth out the border of the circle. Repeat this all over the top of the hat.

Use a wide paintbrush to paint the bill of the hat with black paint. Let it dry completely.

Use large round applicator dipped in white paint (mixed with textile medium) and dot two eyes onto the black bill. When the white is dry, use a smaller round applicator to dot on two pupils.

Could that be any easier?? If you liked this, you might also like my recycled ladybug jar, paper plate ladybugs, and my plastic lid ladybugs.

My friend Sherri over at About.com has some more awesome ladybug crafts that are perfect for kids!

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5 from 1 vote

Ladybug Baseball Hat

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • red baseball cap
  • black and white acrylic paint
  • textile medium
  • round stencil sponges
  • paintbrush

Instructions

  • Mix one part textile medium and 2 parts black paint in a small dish or paint palette. Dip large round applicator in black paint and gently scrape off excess. Press applicator onto hat, gently turn the applicator in a circular motion if you want to make the circle larger. It's also helpful to do this to smooth out the border of the circle. Repeat this all over the top of the hat.
  • Use a wide paintbrush to paint the bill of the hat with black paint. Let it dry completely. Use large round applicator dipped in white paint (mixed with textile medium) and dot two eyes onto the black bill. When the white is dry, use a smaller round applicator to dot on two pupils.

 

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Nancy Z. says

    July 19, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    I call my granddaughter Arina ladybug. She is turning one this July 27th and of course I got my son and his girlfriend to throw her a ladybug 1st birthday party. the ladybug is lite green and pink and brown and pink theme colors. I love making different crafts for my family and friends. I'm not great but they turn out ok looking. anyway, I am going to try and do some of your craft ideas. thanks for your tips.

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  2. Jenn @ Delicious Ambiguity says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Tot Tuesdays! What a cute hat! I hope you’ll join me again next week for another fantastic party! Have a great week!

    Reply
  3. Jerri says

    June 15, 2010 at 7:59 am

    That's cute! I love the little eyes! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!

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  4. Marti says

    June 15, 2010 at 4:42 am

    That is so cute, I especially like the ladybug. There was a time when my youngest would have worn that everywhere.

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  5. creativejewishmom/Sara says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    Thanks For Sharing Amanda, another too cute ladybug project….i'd love to see all my kids in this one!
    Now, if i can just find red baseball caps, hmmm.
    all the best!

    Reply
  6. Roslyn says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:28 am

    Sweet & so easy!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    That hat is just adorable!

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  8. TidyMom says

    June 11, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    too cute!! Thanks for sharing and linking up!

    Reply
  9. Lanie Ree says

    June 11, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Aw, this is adorable! You always do the best ladybug eyes.

    Thank you for participating the Creative Therapy session at Life in the Pitts!

    Reply
  10. malia says

    June 11, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    i am loving this hat and i am going to make one for my little girl– great idea!

    Reply
  11. Mim says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:38 am

    That is so cute! Great idea. I was thinking that Katrina says her boys might not like it, so you could try something similar with spiders for the boys – if you use pipe cleaners coming out of the side of the had like legs and use a black hat.

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  12. Susan @ Entertain Exchange says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:40 am

    I am featuring your hat as part of a ladybug party inspiration post on Thursday. It's very cute!

    http://entertainexchange.blogspot.com/

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  13. Stephanie Lynn says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Super cute Amanda. This would be so adorable for a lady bug party! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase party! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are having a fabulous week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  14. Its So Very Cheri says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:33 am

    What a cute hat. Thanks for poasting to the party.

    cheri

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  15. Megan says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    How cute! Perfect for a little halloween costume for a baby!!!

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  16. [email protected] says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:52 am

    That is so cute Amanda! I love the idea of doing this with kids. Thanks so much, I'll be linking.

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  17. Kaysi says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    That is so fun!!!

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  18. FlyAwayHome says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    I too love little ladybugs. I guess you can tell by my blog name :)How cute are your projects. Thanks for sharing. I am more of a sew-er than a crafter… should you get a minute, come check me out.

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  19. Megan says

    June 6, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    Your ladybug stuff is always so cute (how could anything ladybug not be cute!) and creativie! Thanks for sharing this one!

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  20. Katrina says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Really cute hat! Not sure my boys would go for it though! ;)

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks ladies! :)

    Reply
  22. Amazing_Grace says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Oh my gosh! This is so cute!!!!! :)

    Reply
  23. Debbie says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:26 am

    Lovely! It would make a lovely gift also!

    DEBBIE MOSS

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  24. Melissa says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:42 am

    Totally creative!! Great idea.

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