For this project you will require the following items:
- Craft Workshop Jumbo Pop Sticks
- Craft Workshop Felt Sheets
- Craft Workshop Googly Eyes
- Craft Workshop Glitter Chenille Stems (pipe cleaners)
- Craft Workshop Hot Glue Gun (and glue)
- Craft Workshop Rhinestones
- Craft Workshop Black Felt Pen
Step 1. Paint your pop stick the colour of your choice (we went for Valentine’s Day themed colours). Let the paint dry. |
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Step 2. Cut out a heart shape from the felt sheet to fit as wings (approx. 8 – 10 cm in length to fit). |
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Step 2. Use the hot glue gun to attach it upside down to the back of the pop stick to form the wings, be careful not to burn yourself! |
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Step 3. Cute the chenille stems (pipe cleaners) around 3 – 5 cm in length for the antennae. Using the hot glue gun, glue the small pom poms on to the end of the chenille stems for the antennae. Set aside to dry. |
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Step 4. Glue one the moving eyes at the top of the pop stick and a small pom pom below for the nose. |
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Step 5. Using the marker, draw on a smiley face. |
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Step 6. Glue the chenille antennae on the the back top of the pop stick, leaving space to move them around and shape them |
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Step 7. Finally, using the hot glue gun, and adhesive rhinestones, decorate the love bugs with gems and jewels – dress them up how you fancy, and have fun with your designs!These fun Love Bugs can be used for puppet shows, or some quiet play. You could also add a magnet at the end for fridge decoration. |
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