Make your own egg carton ladybirds
These tiny insects are known for their bright, distinctive colours and spots, and because they feed on things that are harmful to plants, they also help our gardens grow! In some cultures, ladybirds are even considered a symbol of good luck or good fortune. Here we’ll show you how to recycle old egg cartons to make your own lucky ladybirds
To get started you'll need:
Egg carton
Kids’ scissors under adult supervision
Paintbrush
Red craft paint
Black marker
Black 1/2 inch pom poms
Googly eyes
Pliers
Black pipe cleaner
Craft glue
Step 1: Cut your egg cups
Use your scissors to cut out each cup of your egg carton. Paint them red and let them dry
Step 2: Draw on the spots
Draw a line down the middle of each cup and some spots on either side
Step 3: Stick on the pom poms
Use your glue to stick on the pom poms – these will be your ladybirds’ heads. Add the googly eyes to make a face
Step 4: Add the antennae
Cut your pipe cleaner into 2-inch pieces, curl the ends then stick on two per ladybird, just above their heads
Step 5: Let them dry
Once the glue has dried your lady birds are ready to play with!
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