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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Animal Crafts for Kids | Fabric Scrap Ladybug Magnets
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Fabric Scrap Ladybug Magnets

Author by Amanda Davis on July 18, 2019 Updated on July 18, 2019

5 from 7 votes
This ladybug craft is easy to make, and so cute! We're going to turn some ladybugs into magnets using fabric scraps, felt, and cardstock.
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These colorful little ladybug magnets make great gifts when you need to have several on hand. They remind me of my plastic lid ladybugs, but with a bit more color from the fabrics. Drop them into party bags, send to a secret sister, or put one at each place setting if you partake in tea parties. Fun just for a smile too!

ladybug fabric scrap magnets

 

Fabric Scrap Ladybug Magnets

I have always loved ladybug crafts because they are so darn cute. And, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m kind of a magnet freak too. In making these magnets I was able to use up some fabric scraps, so that was a major bonus.

ladybugs made from fabric scraps

Plus, they’re darn cutesy, don’t you think? That makes this project a win all the way around.

patterned ladybug magnets

These ladybugs are made from fabric scraps and coordinating felt and card stock colors. They are really easy to make, so let’s get started!

ladybug magnets on fridge

As always, a full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post.

For this project you will need the following supplies:

  • Fabric scraps
  • Round plastic lid
  • Felt to coordinate with your fabric
  • Card stock
  • Black and white craft paint
  • Round magnets
  • Tools: scissors, pen, paintbrush, toothpick, glue stick


use the plastic lid as your template

Trace around the round plastic lid onto the fabric. Use scissors to cut out the circle.

use glue to adhere the fabric scrap

Cover the back of the fabric circle with a glue stick.

orange patterned ladybug body

Stick the fabric circle to coordinating felt.

use fabric scraps to make colorful ladybugs

Glue the felt to the card stock.

painting on the ladybug face

Paint a semi-circle for the head with black paint.

dotting on the eyes

Use the handle end of the paintbrush to dot on the whites of the eyes. let everything dry completely.

ladybug magnets on the fridge

When dry, use a toothpick to dot black onto the whites of the eyes. Use scissors to cut around the ladybug leaving a felt border. Attach a magnet to the back with white craft glue.

And that’s it! I told you it was easy. :)

ladybug craft made from fabric scraps and plastic lids on a green background

More ladybug crafts

Like I said before, I love ladybugs. I’ve chosen a few of my favorites for you below. I hope you enjoyed the project and are having a great summer!

  • Swirling Twirling Ladybugs
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  • Ladybug Baseball Hat
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Ladybug Fabric Scrap Magnets

This ladybug craft is easy to make, and so cute! We're going to turn some ladybugs into magnets using fabric scraps, felt, and cardstock.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Crafting Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Age Group: Adult Crafts

Supplies

  • Fabric scraps
  • Round plastic lid
  • Felt to coordinate with your fabric
  • Card stock
  • Black and white craft paint
  • Round magnets
  • Tools: scissors pen, paintbrush, toothpick, glue stick

Instructions

  • Trace around the round plastic lid onto the fabric. Use scissors to cut out the circle.
  • Cover the back of the fabric circle with a glue stick.
  • Stick the fabric circle to coordinating felt. Glue the felt to the card stock.
  • Paint a semi-circle for the head with black paint.
  • Use the handle end of the paintbrush to dot on the whites of the eyes. let everything dry completely.
  • When dry, use a toothpick to dot black onto the whites of the eyes.
  • Use scissors to cut around the ladybug leaving a felt border.
  • Attach a magnet to the back with white craft glue.

This project was first published here on Jul 23, 2014

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Amanda Davis
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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Filed Under: Animal Crafts for Kids, Crafts for Seniors, Earth Day Crafts, Easy Crafts for Kids, Kitchen Crafts, Recycled Crafts for Adults, Recycled Crafts for Kids, Summer Crafts Tagged With: card stock, felt, Ladybug Crafts, magnet, summer

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  1. Vicky says

    January 15, 2025 at 5:19 pm

    These are so cute!

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  2. Becky says

    May 30, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    I have a 2 year old and a 7 year old. Trying to keep them busy at the same time is hard because of there age difference. The 7 year old has been out of school for month’s now and was already struggling any ideas on what incan do to help both them learn and have fun at same time thank you and advance

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  3. Jackie says

    July 23, 2014 at 11:48 am

    These are adorable! They look very easy to make, also. I think my granddaughters would like making them…Thanks for sharing!
    Jackie

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