This fun and easy firefly craft is perfect for kids! This is a great craft for kids of all ages including bigger kids like elementary aged kids. Learn about fireflies, spend time enjoying a craft, and promote pretend play by making fireflies. This firefly craft is great for home or in the classroom.
How To Make This Firefly Craft for Kids
This sweet summer craft is perfect for older kids who are able to use a hot glue gun. A hot glue gun isn’t necessary for this craft, but it makes it easier. Practice fine motor skills with the cutting and put together of this craft. Get creative and your firefly fabulous.
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Then make your homemade firefly fly through the air with some pretend play. Or display it at home as a magnet.
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Supplies Needed To Make This Firefly Craft
Instructions To Make This Fun and Easy Firefly Craft
Step 1
After gathering your supplies, use scissors to cut the green and black tissue paper into small 1 inch squares.
Step 2
Use a paintbrush and Mod Podge to decoupage the squares onto the thin end of the craft spoon. When finished, attach a couple googly eyes to the wet Mod Podge and place the craft spoon into a clothespin to dry.
Step 3
While the firefly is drying, use scissors to cut the shape of wings from the bubble wrap and black construction paper. Then use Mod Podge and a brush to decoupage the other end of the firefly. Allow it to dry completely propped up in a clothespin.
Step 4
Fold the bubble wrap wings horizontally and secure the fold with a dot of hot glue. Attach the bubble wrap wings and the black wings to the back of the firefly with hot glue. Use the hot glue gun to secure 2 black twine antennae to the firefly.
Step 5
Use a silver or white permanent marker to make a smiley face on the firefly.
Step By Step Pictures to Make FireFly Craft
Variations Of This Fun Firefly Craft
- If desired, glue a loop of black twine to the back of the firefly so you can use it as a Christmas ornament this winter!
- You can also add a magnet to the back and use it to hold up your art on the fridge.
- Also, use glow in the dark paint and paper to make your firefly extra special!
Materials
- Wooden craft spoons
- Black and lime green tissue paper
- Mod Podge and a brush
- Bubble wrap
- Googly eyes
- Black twine or yarn
- Black construction paper
- Hot glue and a hot glue gun
- Scissors
- Silver or white permanent marker
Instructions
- After gathering your supplies, use scissors to cut the green and black tissue paper into small 1 inch squares.
- Use a paintbrush and Mod Podge to decoupage the squares onto the thin end of the craft spoon. When finished, attach a couple googly eyes to the wet Mod Podge and place the craft spoon into a clothespin to dry.
- While the firefly is drying, use scissors to cut the shape of wings from the bubble wrap and black construction paper. Then use Mod Podge and a brush to decoupage the other end of the firefly. Allow it to dry completely propped up in a clothespin.
- Fold the bubble wrap wings horizontally and secure the fold with a dot of hot glue. Attach the bubble wrap wings and the black wings to the back of the firefly with hot glue. Use the hot glue gun to secure 2 black twine antennae to the firefly.
- Use a silver or white permanent marker to make a smiley face on the firefly.
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How did your firefly craft turn out? Comment below, we’d love to hear from you!
