Description
Transform ordinary paper rolls into enchanting fireflies that add a magical glow to any space. Perfect for family bonding and eco-friendly crafting!
Ingredients
- Empty toilet paper rolls (or paper towel rolls cut in half)
- LED tea lights
- Acrylic paint (yellow, orange, black)
- Paintbrushes
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Glitter (optional)
- Googly eyes (optional)
- String lights (optional for hanging)
Instructions
- Cut the Roll: If using a paper towel roll, cut it down to the size of a toilet paper roll.
- Paint the Base: Use yellow or orange acrylic paint to cover the outside of the roll. Let it dry completely.
- Draw Features: Once dry, use a black marker to draw eyes and a smiling mouth. If desired, glue on googly eyes for extra personality.
- Insert the Light: Place an LED tea light inside the roll to create a warm glow.
- Secure the Base: Use craft glue to secure the bottom of the roll if necessary to hold the LED light in place.
- Add Glitter: For extra sparkle, apply glue to the outside and sprinkle glitter while it’s still wet.
- Optional Decor: Wrap string lights around the top for a festive touch or enhance with wings made from paper or fabric.
Notes
Experiment with different colors of paint and paper for unique firefly designs. Safety is a priority; always use LED lights instead of candles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
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