Description
A delightful DIY project transforming cardboard tubes into glowing fireflies, perfect for decorations and family bonding.
Ingredients
- Cardboard toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls
- Craft paint (yellow, green, or any vibrant color)
- Paintbrushes
- LED tea light candles
- Craft glue
- Scissors
- Black construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Decorative stickers (optional)
- Clear tape
Instructions
- Prepare the Tubes: Cut the cardboard rolls to 4-6 inches and make slits at the bottom for stability.
- Paint the Bodies: Paint the rolls with vibrant colors and allow to dry completely.
- Create the Wings: Cut wing shapes from black construction paper and decorate if desired.
- Assemble the Fireflies: Glue the wings onto the rolls and attach googly eyes.
- Add the Glow: Place an LED tea light inside the roll and turn it on, then position around your space.
Notes
Experiment with glow-in-the-dark paint for a magical touch and use varied materials for wings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 firefly
- 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