Paper Loop Lady Bug

Ladybugs are cheerful little garden helpers, and this Paper Loop Lady Bug is a cute bug craft kids can make with simple supplies. The looped paper body gives the ladybug a fun 3D shape, while the paper leaf makes a perfect place for it to sit.

This easy insect craft is great for spring, summer, classroom activities, garden lessons, or a rainy day craft table. Kids can make one lucky ladybug or create a whole colony to display.

Fun Facts

Ladybugs are also called lady beetles. Many gardeners like ladybugs because they eat aphids and other tiny pests that can damage plants.

The name “ladybug” is believed to come from European farmers who prayed for help when insects were eating their crops. When ladybugs arrived and helped remove the pests, they became known as beetles of Our Lady. Over time, the name became lady beetle and ladybug.

Supplies

• Red card stock
• Green card stock
• Scissors
• Glue
• Wiggle eyes, optional
• 1/2 black pipe cleaner
• Printed ladybug pattern

Instructions

1. Print the ladybug pattern.
2. Cut around the ladybug’s head. Then cut on the thinner lines to make the paper loop body.
3. Glue the body strip into a loop.
4. Fold half of a black pipe cleaner in half. Poke it up through the middle of the head and bend the ends into antennae.
5. Fold the tab on top of the ladybug’s head and glue it to the loop body.
6. Glue on wiggle eyes, or draw eyes with a marker.
7. Cut a leaf shape from green card stock.
8. Glue the paper loop ladybug onto the leaf.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on the pattern to open it in a new window and print it at the correct size.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

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