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With this love bug craft for Valentine's Day fun, your kids can create something special for holiday decorations, gifts, and more.
This easy and entertaining craft uses popsicle sticks and other materials that are sure to bring out your child’s inner artist.
Let's gather up some supplies, put on your creative hats, and let’s make some super cute love bugs!
Benefits of Enjoying a Craft Your Kids Will Love
Crafting is an excellent opportunity for children to express their creativity and have fun at the same time.
Plus, it's a fun and interactive way to teach kids valuable skills while stimulating their imagination.
In the early years, a child's brain undergoes tremendous growth and development. And crafting provides an ideal opportunity to promote physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Through art and craft projects, children benefit by:
- learning about shapes, textures, and colors
- developing fine motor skills
- improving coordination and concentration
- enhancing problem-solving abilities
- fostering self-expression
- boosting self-esteem
- promoting emotional regulation
Overall, crafting with preschoolers is an engaging way to support their growth and development as you create lasting memories together.
This adorable love bug craft that's perfect for Valentine's Day (or any day of the year) is an awesome project to enjoy.
Love Bug Craft with Popsicle Sticks
These Popsicle Stick Love Bugs make the perfect Valentine's Day craft for kids with different shapes, colors, and textures.
I also think the idea of "Love Bugs" is a great way to help young kids understand the concept of friendship, love, and kindness. And this craft is a fantastic way for kids of all ages to use their creations to spread positivity and love among their friends and family.
Supplies You'll Need for This Love Bug Craft
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Heart Doilies
- Glitter Foam Hearts
- Chenille Stems (pipe cleaners)
- Tinsel Pom Poms
- Glue
- Craft Paint
- Paintbrush
- Pencil with New Eraser
- Scissors
[100 Count] Jumbo 6 Inch Wooden Multi-Purpose Popsicle Sticks,Craft, ICES, Ice Cream, Wax, Waxing, Tongue Depressor Wood Sticks
Pack of 120 Valentine Heart Doilies 4-inch Red Pink White
ADXCO 400 Pieces Glitter Foam Stickers Self Adhesive Heart Shaped Craft Stickers for Valentine's Day Crafts Decoration DIY Greeting Cards, Assorted Size, 5 Mixed Colors
Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems 1050 Pieces 30 Assorted Colors for Craft Arts Creative DIY Projects Decorations, 6mm x 12inch Fuzzy Colored Chenille Stem Sticks Set Craft Supplies for Kids and Adults
Kbraveo 1000pcs ½
Elmer's bundle Washable Liquid School Glue, White, Dries Clear, 4 fl oz Plus Disappearing Purple Elmer's School Glue Stick, 7g, 2pk
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, PROMOTCK 18 (2 fl oz/59 ml) Assorted Matte Finish Colors For Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies, DIY Arts And Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults,36 Fl Oz(Pack of 1)
anezus 10Pcs Paint Brushes for Kids, Kids Paint Brushes Toddler Large Chubby Paint Brushes Round and Flat Preschool Paint Brushes for Washable Paint Acrylic Paint
ROYAL BRUSH RFOMW-3P Foam Brush, 3-Pack Darkassorted, 1
emzrivo 48 PCS Valentines Pencils Valentine's Day Pencils Bulk Holiday Pencils with Top Erasers Pencils for Valentine's Day Party Favors, 4 Style(48)
Mr. Pen- Kids Scissors, 6 Pack, 5 Inch, Colored Toddler Scissors, Kid Scissors, Safety Scissors, Scissors for Kids, School Scissors, Preschool Scissors, Child Scissors, Scissors Kids, Children Scissor
How to Make This Cute Love Bug Craft
1
Gather all supplies
Use the checklist found above for suggested materials. As always, adjust the supplies to what you have.
*Only adults should use a glue gun. You'll see one in these pictures. You can totally use glue
2
Assemble the love bugs
To create each love bug, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim one additional jumbo craft stick to the width of the love bug and glue it to the back of the other sticks.
3
Paint the love bugs
Paint the love bugs red, pink, and white. Or go with a favorite color or theme! Let the paint dry before applying a second coat, if necessary.
4
Add the wings to the love bugs
Flip the love bugs over and attach two heart doilies to the back with glue or tape. These heart doilies will be the wings.
5
Add details on your love bug face
Attach two google eyes and a tinsel pom pom nose to each love bug. Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into red or pink paint and stamping it on either side of the love bug's nose.
6
Make the antennae
Wind the chenille stems around the pencil to create a coil. Bend in half and attach a small glitter foam heart to each end of the antennae.
7
Attach the antennae
Flip the love bugs over and attach the antennae to the top with glue or tape. Mix and match the colors to create your own unique combinations.
8
Add glitter hearts
Attach a large glitter heart to teach of the love bug's bodies.
9
Add smile
To finish the craft, draw a smile on each love bug's face from cheek to cheek with a black marker.
How to Display the Finished Craft
These Popsicle Stick Love Bugs crafts are excellent for displaying around the house, classroom, or giving away as gifts to family and friends.
Here are some creative ideas on how kids can use or display their popsicle stick love bug crafts:
- Make a Love Bug Garland: Kids can make a love bug garland by stringing the popsicle stick love bug creations together. This garland can be hung above the bed, on a bulletin board, or even in the window, adding to the festive spirit of Valentine's Day.
- Create a Valentine's Day Card: The love bugs can be glued onto the front of Valentine's Day cards, a special way for kids to show their love to family and friends.
- Give as Gifts: Kids can gift their creations to their grandparents, teachers, or friends. These love bugs make excellent small, handmade gifts that show love and appreciation.
With these ideas, the possibilities of how to use or display the finished popsicle stick love bugs are endless.
Let your child's imagination guide the way and watch as these cute critters add joy and warmth to your everyday life.
Create a Cute Love Bug Craft with Kids
This Valentine's Day-themed craft allows children to show love in creative ways through gifts or decorations they can proudly display around their home.
I hope that you and your students have a blast making and enjoying these love bug crafts.
I'd love to hear your ideas for creating and sharing these Valentine's Day crafts. Please share your thoughts in the comments area at the bottom of this post.
Wishing you and your kids tons of creative fun and a Happy Valentine's Day!
