Summer is almost here and that means kids will be home and playing in the yard. Children are fascinated with bugs, so why not help them make a "bug hut". Don't forget to release your specimens before the day comes to an end.

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You will need

15" x 19" paper
Metal mesh, Making Memories or Robins nest
Brads
Tag - Making Memories
Sticker letters
Metal letters - metallic accents from Die Cuts with a view
Wire, pliers

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What you do

Use Accu-Cut Die Cut Machine to cut the cardstock using the "large take-out box" die and cut a window on one side -before you fold it. Use brads to mount fitted piece of mesh on the inside of your window.

Attach stickers and letters to tag and mount to box front with a brad. Fold your box and glue the edges together.

Cut a piece of wire 10" - 12" long. Run one end from the outside of the box in at the hole on the side, and using pliers twist the end just enough to make it bigger than your hole. Do the same with the other end of the wire on the other side. Your bug hut is complete.

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Project idea courtesy of Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames, to see more great craft ideas visit their website by clicking here.

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