Get ready to ignite your child’s creativity with this fantastic lineup of ladybug crafts for kids. They will be fluttering with joy!
Ready to dive into the adorable world of ladybugs? These polka-dotted cuties are not only a delight to see in your garden but they can also be the subject of some super fun crafts for kids! This is why I’ve collected a fantastic lineup of ladybug crafts and listed them below.
Fun facts about ladybugs
Before we get into the crafts, let’s learn a couple of interesting facts about these tiny winged creatures:
- Did you know that ladybugs are actually beetles, not bugs? That is why they are also known as lady beetles or ladybirds.
- They come in a bunch of colors, not just the classic red with black dots. They can be yellow, orange, or even pink! Plus, some have stripes instead of spots.
- When threatened, ladybugs can play dead. They will also secrete a stinky yellow liquid that can keep predators away. So don’t scare them or you may not like the results!
- They are garden helpers. How? One ladybug can eat up to 5000 insects in its lifetime! This helps keep them from eating your garden plants.
- If you ever come across a ladybug, make a wish! Legend has it that spotting a ladybug brings good luck.
- If they live in a cold winter area, ladybugs will have season-long slumber parties! They will group together to keep warm and hibernate.
So, next time you see a ladybug, don’t scare it, make sure to thank it for taking care of your garden and don’t forget to make a wish! If you’re interested, here are more facts about ladybugs.
Let’s get to the crafts! Scroll down for an awesome list of ladybug crafts for kids…
Ladybug Crafts
From wearable crafts to hangable art, your kids are going to love this list of ladybug crafts!
Ladybug Hat
Download the free template to make this fun ladybug hat or use the photos and instructions as inspiration for making your own. Look at those cute little feet—love them!
Felt Ladybug Pencil Topper
Kids can practice their basic sewing skills with these pencil toppers. If you prefer, you could just glue the felt pieces together instead of sewing.
Bug Cards
These DIY bug cards are the perfect summer crafts for kids! Make them easily with stickers, ink pads, and other simple supplies. Children will love making them!
Paper Roll Ladybug on a Leaf
This little cutie is so fun sitting on a leaf. It is easy to make using construction paper and markers.
Clothespin Ladybug
Watch Lucia's TikTok to see how to make this adorable ladybug! She then attaches it to a love note and you have a cute love bug craft as well.
Ladybug Fingerprint Flower Pot
This fingerprint flower pot would make an awesome DIY Mother's Day gift. Add a plant, or fill it with Mom's favorite candy!
Ladybug Magnets
Use glass gemstones to make these ladybug refrigerator magnets. Stick with red gemstones, or make magnets in a bunch of colors!
Ladybug Painted Rock
Just follow this super easy rock painting tutorial to get your own ladybug. Get the whole family involved and you can have an army of ladybug rocks in your garden!
Tissue Paper Ladybug
Create a tissue paper puff flower in red for this 3D ladybug. Then add a head with antennae made from pipecleaners!
Apple Stamp Ladybug
When you cut an apple in half, it is the perfect shape for stamping a ladybug body! Once dry, you can add your spots and embellishments.
Paper Weaving Ladybug
Paper weaving is always a fun activity for kids. With this craft, you'll use the weave for the ladybug wings. Such a creative idea!
Swirly Paper Ladybug
These 3D paper ladybugs have the cutest swirly bodies! This craft is much easier than you may think. Check it out!
CD Ladybug
Resuse those old CDs for fun crafts. This one also uses yarn wrapping/weaving and black buttons. Great combination of fun crafting ideas!
Cupcake Liner Ladybug
Your preschoolers will love these easy cupcake liner ladybugs! Melissa used a punch for the flowers shown. Kids will definitely like using a punch.
Ladybug Baseball Hat
Take a plain baseball hat and turn it into a cute accessory using paint! This could be part of a costume or just for play.
Ladybugs Picture Holder
Have your kids work with clay to make a ladybug that will hold photos! This tutorial uses clay you have to bake, but you could also try it with air drying clay.
Egg Carton Ladybug
Don't throw away that egg carton! These ladybugs are just one of many craft ideas you can make with them.
K-Cup Ladybug
Here is another ladybug idea you can make using items from your trash—K-Cups! Just clean them and kids can get painting and gluing.
Ladybug Nature Mask
Create a DIY ladybug nature mask using flowers and plants. Go for a family nature walk to find the supplies for this fun craft.
Handprint Ladybug
You can't have a kid's craft list without a handprint activity! Kids will trace their hands to make the wings for a paper ladybug.
Ladybird Pen Holder
As shown, this ladybug pen holder is already an impressive popsicle stick craft. What you don't see is that when you turn it around, it is an owl! What a great idea!
Paper Plate Ladybug
You can use the free template to make this paper plate ladybug craft for kids. Or, you can use the photos and tutorial as inspiration for cutting out your own shapes!
Coffee Filter Ladybug
A coffee filter ladybug is really easy to make! And look how cute it turns out with the googly eyes.
Ladybird Footprint Art
Create an adorable keepsake ladybug footprint with your baby or toddler. Toddlers will definitely like sticking their feet in paint!
Accordion Fold Ladybug
This paper ladybug craft uses an accordion folded fan for the body. If you like, instead of the fan, you could make a whole rosette (accordion circle) for the body!
Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug
Grab some old black socks and a toilet paper roll for this ladybug craft. How creative and adorable!
Ladybug Bookmark
After reading a book or two about ladybugs, make some DIY bookmarks using popsicle sticks and paper!
Ladybug Slime
Look at how deep the red is in this ladybug slime! Sarah has a great tip for getting great colors in your slime—check it out...
Quilling Paper Ladybugs
Paper quilling is something that older children will enjoy learning. Find out how to make quilled ladybugs with grass in this tutorial.
Symmetry Art Ladybird
This tutorial shows you how to make ladybugs and bees using squish art for the symmetrical bodies of the insects!
Which ladybug craft will your kids be making first? Let me know in the comments and then check out these other nature-related crafts for kids:
- Bee Crafts Your Kids Will Be Buzzing About
- Coffee Filter Butterflies for Spring Fun!
- Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids (with Free Printable!)
- Insect Identification Chart Easy for Kids to Make
- Easy & Unique Love Bug Crafts for Valentine’s Day
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