Ladybugs are seen as a symbol of spring, and we’re in awe of these pretty creatures! Celebrate them with these cute ladybug crafts for kids.

If you’re like most people, your first instinct on seeing a bug would be to either squash it or run away screaming, but not after giving out some expression of disgust. It’s natural, I guess, feeling disgusted at bugs – at least that makes me feel normal!

But all this goes out the window when we see ladybugs. That gorgeous red color with contrasting black dots on it – it’s an example of Mother Nature‘s wonders. There are also ladybugs in orange, grey, and even blue!

So this spring, we’re celebrating these tiny creatures, which aren’t really bugs – they’re beetles! And we’re doing it the way we know best – by making some cute crafts!

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20 Lovable Ladybug Crafts for Kids

1. Ladybug Corner Bookmarks

These ladybug corner bookmarks are the perfect way to keep track of your spring and summer reading. Just imagine opening your book to this page and seeing a bright little ladybug ready to greet you – so much fun!

2. DIY Felt Ladybug Pencil Topper Craft

With kids stuck at home these days, they have to do all their classwork and homework by themselves. These cute little ladybug pencil toppers will provide some company and make all the work more fun!

3. Cupcake Liner Ladybug Craft

If you find a cupcake liner, think no more – it’s going to be perfect for making some ladybug crafts for kids! It doesn’t even have to be spotted; we can always use markers to add the dots ourselves!

4. Adorable Handprint Ladybug Craft

Handprint crafts are a great choice for young kids, and if you need ideas, this ladybug craft is a good place to start! The handprints become the ladybug’s wings, and you can make a ladybug for each child in the family!

5. Origami Ladybug Craft for Kids

You don’t need a lot of materials to make ladybug crafts for kids; in fact, you can make a ladybug with nothing but paper! Check out our Origami ladybug craft to learn more about it.

6. Easy DIY Ladybug Valentine Card

People often think of ladybugs with hearts when someone says ‘lovebug’, but the fact is that a lovebug is another insect entirely! However, this Valentine ladybug craft works as a lovebug for us!

7. Ladybug Hat Craft

The bright color of the ladybug is supposed to help it appear like a toxic substance to predators. That’s a smart move, and probably one of the reasons you may want to become a ladybug yourself. Thanks to this paper hat from Kids Craft Room, now you can!

8. Egg Carton Ladybug Craft

We love recycled projects and Buggy and Buddy has a project that uses recycled egg cartons to make ladybug crafts for kids. The best part of this craft is that you can make as many of these as you like, in different colors.

9. Toilet Paper Roll Ladybug Craft

Easy Peasy and Fun takes a boring toilet paper roll and turns it into a cute little ladybug craft. If you like, you can also turn it into a pencil holder for your desk.

10. Paper Ladybug Craft

Have you noticed the shape of a ladybug? It’s got a dome-shaped shell which displays its bright colors. Easy Peasy and Fun show us how to recreate this shell using nothing but paper!

11. Ladybug Finger Puppet Craft

Want to have some fun with a ladybug character? Try making this finger puppet from Artsy Momma – it’s super easy to make and durable enough to withstand hours of pretend play!

12. Recycled CD Ladybug Craft

If you’re looking for more recycled ladybug crafts for kids, check out this cute recycled CD craft from I Heart Arts n Crafts. Old CDs are such a versatile material – there’s no limit to what you can make from them!

13. Paper Plate Ladybug Craft

It’s always fun to have interactive crafts that kids can play with. Buggy and Buddy use paper plates and turns them into a ladybug whose wings open up. This is something kids are sure to love!

14. Plastic Spoon Ladybugs

How do you turn plastic spoons into ladybug crafts for kids? Well, One Little Project has the answer, as they stick spoons together and paint them to create these cute critters!

15. Pompom Ladybug Paper Craft

Made to be a Momma has a ladybug craft that’s great for young kids! All you need to do is gather the parts of the craft and hand your child some glue and let them assemble the ladybug on their own.

16. Craft Stick Ladybug Craft

Gather your craft sticks, we’re going to make a ladybug out of them! Big Family Blessings shows us how to do it, and we love how they’ve used black buttons to act as the ladybug’s spots!

17. DIY Ladybug Magnets

These glass bead ladybug magnets from One Little Project are sure to brighten up your fridge door! Imagine how cheerful it’ll be when you walk into your kitchen on a sunny morning to be greeted by these guys!

18. 3D Paper Ladybug Craft

We love 3D projects, and this love extends to 3D ladybug crafts for kids too! Crafty Morning proves that it is really easy to make a three-dimensional ladybug with just paper!

19. Easy Ladybug Painted Rocks

One of the easiest ladybug crafts for kids is a rock painted ladybug, like this one from Play Party Plan. They’ve provided all the instructions in great detail, with pictures to guide you every step of the way!

20. Apple Stamped Ladybugs

We love vegetable printing art projects, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy the occasional fruit printing, like this cute apple-printed ladybug from Made to be a Momma!

These crafts are all really easy for little kids to make, even if they’re crafting for the first time. You’re sure to have all the supplies on hand, as they’re all basic. Just see what you have and pick a craft to make – you don’t have to wait for the weekend to do so!

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