Description
Create enchanting glowing dragonflies to decorate your home or garden. This fun DIY project is perfect for all ages and allows for personalized designs.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic bottles (2 for each dragonfly)
- LED tea light candles (1 per dragonfly)
- Plastic straws (for the body)
- Acrylic or spray paint
- Paintbrush (if using acrylic)
- Scissors
- Black marker or permanent ink pen
- Optional: Glitter, sequins, or additional decoration items
Instructions
- Preparing the Bottles:
Wash and dry the plastic bottles thoroughly. Cut the bottles in half, retaining the top half for the wings. - Creating the Wings:
Shape the wings by cutting the top half into a wing shape, aiming for two large symmetrical wings per dragonfly. Decorate the wings with paint, glitter, or markers. - Assembling the Dragonflies:
Use a plastic straw as the body and insert the wings into the top of the straw. Secure the wings using glue or tape. - Adding the Glow:
Place the LED tea light candle inside the bottom of the straw and finalize the look with any additional decorations. - Enjoy Your Glow:
Set your dragonflies outside or on a windowsill, turn on the LED light, and enjoy the enchanting glow.
Notes
Encourage creativity by experimenting with colors and materials. Always supervise children when using scissors and paint.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dragonfly
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg