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    Home » Crafts

    Paper Bag Ladybug Craft

    Modified: Jul 2, 2022 · Published: Jun 1, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Are you looking for a cute kids craft that is easy to make and just uses a few basic supplies such as our free printables and worksheets? Then this Paper Bag Ladybug Craft is perfect.

    This ladybug craft is great to do if you are studying ladybugs or are just a fan, like my kids. You'll never believe this cutie was made with a paper bag. You can also use paper bags to make this Unicorn Gift Bag.

    Paper Bag Ladybug Craft - This ladybug craft is great to do if you are studying ladybugs or are just a fan. You'll never believe this cutie was made with a paper bag.
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    • Supplies needed
    • How to make a ladybug craft puppet
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    Why you'll love this ladybug craft

    • Free printable template means you don't need artistic ability to make it
    • Cutting and gluing helps kids work on their fine motor skills
    • It is perfect for a ladybug theme or study just like this activity: Ladybug Handprint Craft from A Little Pinch of Perfect.

    Supplies needed

    • Cardstock or Construction Paper in red, black and pink
    • Paper Bags
    • Glue
    • Scissors
    • Black Marker
    • Ladybug template

    How to make a ladybug craft puppet

    supplies to make a paper bag ladybug

    Print out the ladybug template. Cut out the template and set aside.

    Cut large squares of red and black cardstock or construction paper and glue onto the paper bag. Make sure the paper is the same size as the bag. You want to glue on the side that the square bottom flaps up. If there is any excess paper of the sides of the bag, use scissors to trim it.

    scissor and red and black construction paper

    Trace the wing template onto red paper and cut out. Trace the circles for the wings onto black paper and cut them out. Glue the black polka dots onto the wings. If there is any excess paper on the sides, trim with scissors.

    making a paper ladybug

    Trace the ladybug’s face shape onto red paper and cut out and glue onto the paper bag. Cut off any excess paper.

    paper bag with red and black construction paper

    Glue the wings onto the sides of the paper bag, making sure they are not touching. You'll want to have some black space showing in between the wings.

    making a ladybug craft

    Trace the antennae template onto black paper, then cut them out and glue them onto the back of the paper bag.

    assembling a lady bag paper bag puppet

    Now it's time to cut out the eyes out and glue them onto the ladybug’s face.

    lady bug face craft

    Trace the small oval onto pink paper, cut out and glue just below the eyes.

    paper ladybug face

    Use a black marker to add a cute little mouth to your ladybug’s face.

    ladybug puppet

    Your paper bug ladybug craft is finished! ladybug paper bag puppet is finished!

    paper bag lady bug craft

    This is such a fun and inexpensive craft for a classroom or for home! It would be a great activity to use with a ladybug study.

    You can use this Paper Bag Ladybug Craft as an adorable decoration or open them up and use them as a puppet. How fun is that?

    paper bag ladybug craft

    You can also play around with the colors by using different colored construction paper. Imagine these in every color of the rainbow!

    lady bug craft

    As you can see, you don't need a lot of artistic ability or fancy supplies to make a cute craft that kids will love! Enjoy your lady bugs!

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      Vicky from Mess for Less

      I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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