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  Egg Carton Ladybugs
by Amanda Formaro

Recycle your old egg cartons into these adorable little ladybugs! So easy to make and such a cute result, what child could resist? Great for spring, Earth Day, or any old time.

What You Need (for one ladybug)

empty egg carton cup
skinny black chenille, 2" piece
2 small wiggle eyes
1 medium black pom pom
colorful acrylic paint
black acrylic paint
paintbrush
*white craft glue
hot glue gun
scissors


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Note: Use white craft glue for all instructions except where hot glue is indicated.

What you do

Use scissors to separate egg carton cups, trim the edges.


Paint egg cartons in desired colors and let dry.

Glue wiggle eyes on to black pom pom and let dry.

Glue black pom pom on to side of egg cup with white craft glue and let dry completely, making sure eyes are facing out and are where you want them.

Cut the 2" piece of skinny black chenille in half. Bend the end of each one to form the antannae. Use hot glue to attach antannaes to pom pom head.

Use the handle end of a paintbrush to add black paint dots to the ladybug's back. Dip handle into paint and pick up a generous amount, then use a drawing motion to add the dot to the ladybug's back.

Let dry completely.

Check out these other adorable ladybug projects:
Recycled Ladybug Jar
Plastic Lid Ladybugs



More You Might Like:
Earth Day Globe Cookies
Paper Plate Bugs
Plastic Cup Flowers
Earth Day Eggs

About the Author:
Amanda Formaro is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook and make crafts. She is the craft expert for FamilyCorner.com and Kaboose.com. You can see her crafty creations on Crafts by Amanda and her delicious recipes on Amanda's Cookin'. She is also the owner of Fun Family Crafts.

 
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