Cardboard Heart Ladybug Craft

If you are looking for an easy ladybug craft, this heart ladybug is a perfect Valentine project for toddlers!

Using recycled cardboard, particularly from cereal boxes, is a fantastic way to engage in eco-friendly crafting. I find value in saving and repurposing these boxes, not only for creative projects but also for practical purposes like protecting the table during our painting activities. This specific project involving ladybugs offers an enjoyable and educational experience for kids as they paint, assemble, and identify the various parts of these charming insects.

How to create a cardboard ladybug:

Materials needed:

Recycled cereal box
Paint; red and black
Paintbrush
Round glitters, black
Googly eyes
Scissors
Glue

Instructions:

Cut the ladybug’s body, head, antennae, and legs from the recycled cereal box.
Color the heart-shaped body with red paint. Let it dry.
Color the head, antennae, and legs with black paint. Let it dry.
Once all the pieces are dry, assemble the parts and attach them to the body with glue.
Glue the googly eyes.
Decorate the wings with round glitters.
You can also cut some green strips of paper for the grass effect.