Is it silly to love certain crafts you make with your kids? These are one of my all time favorites, made with painted paper plates, scraps of fabric and some felt. I just think they are so darned adorable, I sometimes feel like making some just for me! :) While I did originally make these for FamilyCorner.com a few years ago, my kids and I have made them several times since.
Paper Plate Ladybugs
Amanda’s Notes: You may substitute the black polka dot fabric we used with black felt, craft foam or construction paper. If you don’t have wiggle eyes on hand, make your own out of white and black felt or craft foam.
Paper Plate Ladybugs
Supplies
- 2 paper plates
- acrylic paint in black and your choice of colors
- Paint brush
- paper fastener
- 2 large wiggle eyes
- glue stick
- fun black patterned fabric
- black felt
- scissors
Instructions
- Paint one paper plate black and the other whatever color you choose. Red is traditional for ladybugs, but you can get colorful like we did if you like. Set aside to dry.
- While the paint is drying, use scissors to cut different sized circles or ovals out of the black fabric. You will need approximately 12 circles for each ladybug. Set aside.
- From black felt, cut out half a circle for the head.
- Once paint has dried, take the color paper plate (not the black one) and cut it in half. Line the two halves up with the black paper plate and spread the "wings" open a bit. Hold at the top and carefully poke a hoe through the top of the wings and through the black plate underneath. Still holding it in place, push the fastener through the hole and secure.
- Glue the circles onto the colored wings. Glue the head over the top of the wings to hide the fastener. Glue wiggle eyes onto the head.
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Mom of Two says
Thanks for the idea. We made this one too. I let DD put glitter on (what little girl doesn't love glitter) and made paint dots. Check it out: http://makesthree.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-crafts.html
Amazing_Grace says
I have my 1st grade CCD students make these lady bugs for the Bible story the Good Samaritan. It is to remind us to "love others". They always enjoy making them and I think it really gets the point across. :)
Amanda says
Thank you all!
Anonymous says
What an fun craft for those doing storytimes or units on spring or insects.
Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food says
A wonderful use of an everyday object that children of any age are sure to love. I particularly like the bold graphic design. Great work, Amanda!
jenjen says
What a cute craft to do with the kids. I will give it a whirl over Spring Break! Thanks!!
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Jen
JDaniel4's Mom says
I love the bright colors you chose.
Jenn says
Thanks for linking up today! :)
Jenn says
These are really cute! I’ve got a new MckLinky party called Tot Tuesdays which started today. I hope you'll stop by & share: http://delicious-ambiguity-nennyk.blogspot.com/2010/03/first-ever-tot-tuesdays-mcklinky-party.html
Cheers, Jenn
Kevin and Angie says
These are REALLY cute!! So creative!! We have a ladybug website, Everything-Ladybug.com, and would love to post these in our craft section with a link back to your blog! Please let us know if this is okay with you and we will get it up on the site! Thanks!
Andy Porter says
I'm definitely making these with my kids. SO CUTE!
KJ says
CUTE!!! I hope it's okay, I'm linking to this today!
http://thissweetlifeofours.blogspot.com/
jennwa says
Super cute Lady Bugs !!!
Lori says
Those are just wonderful. Another great project from ya!!
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please come by next week for another great party.
Lori
fawnda says
Very cute! I love it! : ) What a fun project!
Denise says
LOVE THIS IDEA!
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Kim @ seven thirty three says
Too cute! And perfect for toddlers!
Thanks for linking up today!
Kim
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Lanie Ree says
SO cute! I just love these. And what a kid friendly craft :)
Thank you for linking up to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts.
Craftify It! says
Just found you from a soft place to land! LOVE your blog! I teach preschool, so I will be back OFTEN for ideas! I think we will do your leprechaun hats tomorrow! THANKS:)
The Frugal Designer says
These are absolutely adorable!
Megan says
Very cute indeed!
Amanda says
Thank you all so much!
Rachel – Thank you!! Love your linkies :)
Leanne says
I agree. These are stinking cute. I think I'll make these even if my kids don't want too.
[email protected] says
Aww, those are way cute! The paper plate is so amazing. What can't it do?? Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
Akela Joy says
so clever!
HoneyB says
These are adorable! Almost makes me want grandkids around to do crafts with. ;) LOL. I won't pressure my kids though!
Rena says
Those are really cute! We make a lot of crafts using paper plates. Thanks!
Amanda says
Thank you! They are one of my faves :)
artsy_momma says
Those are beyond adorable!