This cute ladybug is fun to make and play with. It comes as part of the Bugs Galore DIY Kit.
The ladybug DIY came about the same time as the caterpillar. Having the supplies on hand was very helpful in my ability to create this cute little bug.
The Bugs Galore DIY Kit comes with supplies to make 4 bugs: Caterpillar, Adult Dragonfly, Baby Dragonfly and Ladybug. This kit is great for makers 3 to 6 years old.
What I also like about this ladybug is that it is a very easy activity and perfect for younger makers. It helps to build on fine motor skills and allows each child to be as creative as they want.
So, how do you make this caterpillar? Check out the photo instructions below as well as the DIY video above.
Supplies that come in the kit: 1 head piece 1.5″ wood circle with 3 pre drilled holes, 1 body piece 2″ wood circle bwith 1 pre drilled hole, 6 mini dome wood legs, 2 wire antennae, 2 plastic eyes, I brad, 1 wood stick, white glue.
Additional supplies required but not included as part of the kit: coloring implement/tool (I used sharpies: one colored and one black) and pliers.
And additional supplies recommended but not required: disposable glove, paper towels if using paint and paper to cover your workspace.
My first step was to color in the head. I tried to stay close to what ladybugs look like in nature. Don’t forget to color the sides and back. Once done, set aside.
Then I colored the body, starting with the blue color as the base.
Turn the body upside down and draw a tight circle around the leg glue sports. Then color around the circles leaving the inside uncolored. Set aside.
Then I colored in the legs.
Then I finished the decorating phase by adding the black detail: the wings and polka dots on the body.
Next step is to glue the legs onto the body
Now, it’s time to work on the antenna. Place the coiled section of the wire inbetween the plier jaws. Then gently press down the wire until it is pointing towards the workspace. Remove the pliers and check to see that the antenna looks like a mini chair, where the coiled part looks like the seat and the rest like the extra long chair back. Repeat with the other antenna
Next, insert an antenna into one of the small holes of the head piece. Insert it from the bottom and then make sure the coiled part is laying flush against the bottom.
Then insert the antenna into the plastic eye. Push the eye down the wire until it is sitting flush against the wood.
Next, insert the tip of the antenna into the jaws of the pliers. Wrap the wire around the pliers to create a loop and then remove the pliers. Repeat on the other side.
Now it is time to assemble the ladybug. Take the brad and insert into the large hole of the head. While holding the brad in place on the head, insert the brad legs onto the body piece.
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