Paper Plate Love Bug
An easy love bug craft made with a paper plate and printable template, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- Paper Plate Love Bug Template
- White cardstock
- Washable paint
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- White paper plates 6"
- Tacky craft glue
- Wiggly eyes 24 mm
- Black pipe cleaners
Instructions
- Download and print the template. First, get our free Love Bug Template and print it on white cardstock.
- Paint the template pieces. Let kids color or paint each piece, then set them aside to dry.
- Cut out the template pieces. Once dry, carefully cut out all the bug pieces.
- Paint the paper plate. Red and pink are classic, but kids can use any colors they like. Set aside to dry, about 15–20 minutes.
- Cut and assemble the paper plate. Cut the plate in half and glue the pieces together as shown to make the wings.
- Attach the bug body. Glue the bug’s body onto the paper plate wings.
- Add the feet, hands, and heart. Glue the template pieces onto the bug.
- Decorate the wings. Glue heart shapes onto the wings for a festive Valentine’s touch.
- Finish with antennae and eyes. Glue on the antennae and eyes to complete your love bug, and secure the pipe cleaners with a strip of tape.
