Description
Create fun and quirky DIY ladybug magnets that add color and whimsy to your refrigerator or magnetic surfaces. Perfect for all ages!
Ingredients
- Red craft foam or felt
- Black craft foam or felt
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (or craft glue)
- Small magnets (magnet strips or round)
- Black paint or a permanent marker (optional for details)
- Googly eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Cut a rounded oval shape out of the red craft foam; this will be the body of your ladybug.
- Create the Spots: Cut smaller circles out of the black foam for the ladybug’s spots. Arrange and glue them onto the red oval.
- Add the Head: Cut a smaller oval from the black foam for the ladybug’s head. Attach it to the top of the red oval using glue.
- Attach Googly Eyes: If you are using googly eyes, glue them onto the black head.
- Add Antennae: Use thinner strips of black foam to create antennae; glue them on the top of the head.
- Magnify the Fun: Glue a small magnet to the back of the ladybug. Ensure it’s securely attached.
Notes
You can personalize your ladybug by using different colors and materials. Consider making a set with various insects.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 magnet
- 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