FOR ALL AGES
Making ladybirds is a great idea to encourage young children to recycle and reuse common household items like paper plates, toilet roll tubes, egg cartons and more!
If you love doing crafty things with your kids, you'll enjoy these simple craft ideas on how to create your favourite little red and spotted friends. We've included crafts appropriate for different ages and crafting abilities, as well as some that are easy, cheap and mess-free.
So, if you're looking to get stuck into some ladybug craft to make some presents, decorations or toys - you're in the right place!
This adorable window decoration would make the perfect sunny summer addition to a ladybug loving child's bedroom - perfect for young children.
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Egg cartons are a great material to use if you go through a lot of eggs in your household (since we've all been baking excessive amounts).These egg carton ladybug are so fun and easy to make - ideal for kids aged 3-5.
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If you prefer to watch a tutorial of someone making some ladybug crafts, you should try this amazing video of a DIY recycling idea. During this video, 'Handmade4all' will show you how to make an adorable ladybug out of a plastic spoon and other common wasted household bits.
This craft idea can be a cute ongoing project for kids of all ages to get involved with. We think that encouraging recycling is a great thing to do at any age - so, why not start making things out of your old drinks bottles?
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These cute garden ornaments are a little more permanent than the previous ideas and are better suited to older kids who have a passion for making.
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