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Ladybug on a Leaf

Awww, how cute! Your little ones with think this little ladybug is adorable. They'll be so proud of their creation, so get started today!

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You will need

1 - 1" red pom pom
1 - 1/2" black pom pom
5 - 5 mm black pom poms
2 - 7 mm wiggle eyes
1 - green felt scrap, approximately 2" x 3"
Low temperature glue gun* or tacky glue
Tweezers
Decorative scissors


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What you do

*With help from an adult. Never leave a child unattended with a glue gun

Glue the black pom pom to the red pom pom (spread apart each pom pom, add glue to the center thread, and press together). Dip the 5 mm black pom poms into glue (using tweezers) and place on red pom pom (ladybug's back). Press firmly.

Dip the wiggle eyes into glue (using tweezers) and place on black pom pom (head). Press firmly. Cut a leaf shape out of the green felt using decorative scissors.

Glue the ladybug to the center of the leaf.

Optional: add magnet to the back of the leaf.

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

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