Litter Bugs

February 12th, 2013 posted by Terri Bose

You can turn everyday garbage into these fun little litter bugs! A great project for Earth Day and fun to display in your child’s room.

What You Need

Trash (Newspaper, String, Straws, Bottle Tops, Caps)

White craft glue or low temp glue gun

If you make this project

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What you do

Crumple up a piece of newspaper. Wrap another piece around it. Wrap with string and tie off to hold newspaper in a ball. Add straws, bottle tops, caps… anything to make it look like a litter bug. Secure with glue and display!  

Terri Bose (18 Posts)

Terri Bose is the owner of MakingFriends.com, a website dedicated to kid's crafts. Terri has been online since the late 90's and her site not only offers free craft projects, many which are for scouts, but she also sells many of the supplies that you need in everyday crafting!


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