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Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids (Free Printable!)

Spring and summer are a great time to talk to kids about bugs and insects. This easy Paper Ladybug Craft for kids is fast and simple with the free printable template!

Little ones will enjoy creating their own paper ladybug with moveable wings.

Simply print, color, cut, and add a brad to make those wings move!

It’s a super easy craft that is great for preschool and kindergarten.

2 Easy paper ladybug crafts (completed) with moveable wings

We’ve been learning about ladybugs lately and I noticed that there are several different names for them.

According to Dictionary.com , ladybugs are also referred to as ladybirds, ladybeetles, and ladybird beetles.

This simple insect craft is a fun way for kids to practice fine motor skills and scissor skills.

Coloring these paper ladybugs is a great way to build hand strength and practice pencil grip as well.

Alright, let’s dive into our cute ladybug paper craft for kids!

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Supplies for Easy Ladybug Paper Craft

Supplies for easy ladybug craft includes free ladybug template, crayons, scissors, glue, brads, googly eyes

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For this adorable ladybug craft, you will need the following craft supplies:

  • Free Ladybug Template PDF printed on white paper
  • Child safe Scissors  – We love the Fiskars brand.
  • Brads  
  • Crayons  (red and black)
  • Googly Eyes  (wiggly eyes)
  • School Glue
  • Optional:  Cardstock  – You may wish to print this project on white cardstock to make it more durable!
  • Optional: black pipe cleaner for antennae

Preschool Ladybug Craft Instructions

First, print out the ladybug craft template from the  Resource Library .

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You can print this ladybug template onto regular paper or you can use card stock to make it more durable.

Ladybug template being colored red and black

Next, it’s time to color! Provide your child with black and red crayons.

We colored the ladybug’s head and body black.

Then we colored the wings red with black spots.

You can give your child guidance on this….or let them do as they like! It’s up to you!

a colored ladybug template (completed)

Now, it’s time to cut.

With child-safe scissors have your child cut out the ladybug’s black paper body and the ladybug red paper wings.

child cutting out the ladybug template

Once they have cut out all of the pieces of the ladybug, help them attach the ladybug’s wings to the ladybug’s body with a brad.

This is a tiny bit tricky as you need to make sure you insert the brad far enough away from the edge that it won’t rip easily.

I layered my pieces to know where the holes should line up, then I poked through each page individually.

Then I flattened the brad onto the back of the ladybug.

Ladybug paper craft assembled with a brad to make the wings move

You might like to use 2 brads to make the wings move independently, but 1 brad will do the trick too!

Child gluing on the eyes to the paper ladybug craft

If you like, you can add googly eyes to give your ladybug paper craft a little more personality.

My kids love any project with wiggly eyes, so of course we had to add them to our adorable ladybug crafts!

2 paper ladybug crafts completed

You can also add antenna to your pretty ladybugs if you wish by adding black pipe cleaners. (We kept ours simple!)

And…. you’re done! Such a easy fun ladybug craft for kids!

These fun crafts work well for younger kids with the story The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle and of course make great additions to your spring crafts or insect unit.

Ladybugs also are perfect to study during the summer months!

These little ladybugs are so much fun for kids of all ages!

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Crafting a ladybug is a fun, easy activity that can be enjoyed by both adults and children alike. With just a few simple supplies, you’ll be able to create your own homemade version of this beloved garden insect. You don’t have to possess any special skills or knowledge to complete this project – all it takes is some patience and creativity!

Making paper ladybugs requires only basic crafting materials such as construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, and other miscellaneous items. This craft project is perfect for rainy days or when kids are looking for something fun to do – they’ll love the results! Best of all, with just a little guidance they can make these cute critters on their own! Allowing creative minds to express themselves through custom-made crafts like these brings out their inner artist and encourages them to think outside the box.

Supplies: What You Need

Making paper ladybugs is a fun and easy craft that can be done with minimal supplies. From construction paper and scissors to markers and glue, there are plenty of materials that can help you create your own unique bug! Let’s take a look at what supplies you need to get started.

First, you’ll want to gather your materials: construction paper in two colors (red and black preferred), scissors, a marker or pen, a glue stick, googly eyes (optional), a ruler, and a pencil. You may also find it helpful to have an image of the ladybug on hand as a reference while crafting. Once all the items are collected together, the fun part begins! Using the pencil and ruler as guides draw out shapes for your wings, body pieces, and antennae onto your chosen colored construction papers.

Step 1: Cut Paper

Making a paper ladybug is an easy and fun craft project that can be enjoyed by kids of any age. To make your own paper ladybug, you will need to follow these simple instructions. Step 1: Cut Paper.

First, cut two circles out of red construction or cardstock paper using scissors. It’s best to use a template or circle cutter for this step if you have one available. The circles should be similar in size but the bottom piece should be slightly larger than the top piece; this will help give your ladybug its bug-like shape later on in the process. Make sure to also cut out four small black wings for your ladybug; these can be freehanded with scissors or traced from a template as well. Now that all of your paper pieces are prepared, it’s time to move on to step 2!

Step 2: Assemble Pieces

Making a paper ladybug is an enjoyable craft activity that can be done with children or adults. Whether you are making them as a gift, decoration, art project, or just for fun, it is easy to assemble the components that make up this colorful creature. Step two of creating your paper ladybug is to assemble the pieces.

To start, gather all of your materials and lay them out on a flat surface in an organized manner. Gently punch out the pre-cut pieces from the cardstock and set aside any scraps for later use. You will need two large wings, four small legs, one headpiece, and one body piece with spots already printed on it. Begin by gluing each wing onto the back side of the body piece in order to form a basic ladybug shape.

Step 3: Glue Together

Making paper ladybugs is a fun and easy DIY project that everyone can enjoy. With just a few simple materials it’s possible to create your own bug-eyed critter in no time. Step 3 of the process involves gluing together the pieces of your new creation, so read on for tips on how to do it right!

The first part of this step is to get everything ready for assembly. Gather all your pieces, such as the wings, antennae, and body parts, and make sure you have some glue or double-sided tape handy. Once all the pieces are laid out in front of you, it’s time to begin connecting them with glue or tape. Start by attaching the two wings together at their center points before adding them to either side of the body piece.

Step 4: Decorate

Decorating your paper ladybug is the last step in creating a fun and unique craft. Making your own ladybug allows you to customize it as much as you’d like! There are many different decorations that can be added to make the bug stand out from traditional ones. You don’t need to be an artist or have any prior crafting experience either, so anyone can create their own beautiful handmade design.

Start by adding some paint or marker details onto the body of your ladybug. Consider using vibrant colors such as red and black, or experiment with other hues to find something unique. You can also add extra details such as eyes, antennae, and wings using materials like pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and colorful buttons.

Conclusion: A Perfect Ladybug

The paper ladybug is an easy, fun craft that can be done with children or adults. After following the simple steps outlined in this article, you will have created a perfect ladybug made from paper. With its bright colors and unique design, it is sure to catch the attention of everyone who sees it.

Creating this art project is a great way to get creative and spend quality time together with family or friends. You can use basic materials found around the house like colored paper, scissors, and glue to make your own custom-made masterpiece. Not only are the results of this project aesthetically pleasing but also entertaining to look at. In conclusion, making a paper ladybug can be a rewarding experience for anyone willing to try it out.

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Get ready for some fun with our fluttering wing paper ladybug craft! With our printable template, kids can create their very own ladybugs with wings that flap, adding extra excitement and fun! 

What is it about ladybugs that are so cute and friendly to kids? My kids love finding and picking up ladybugs . They think it’s their luckiest day when they find these spotted red creatures! Are your kids fascinated by ladybugs like mine? 

If they are, look no further than this fun and engaging craft activity to keep your kids entertained! It’s also an inexpensive art project for kids . In this post, we’ll guide you through creating an adorable paper ladybug craft that will surely bring a smile to your child’s face.

It’s a breeze to create with our printable template available in three vibrant colors—red, orange, and pink—this craft is not only easy to make but also visually appealing. Kids will love fluttering the ladybug wings open and close. So magical!

Note: we were inspired to make this ladybug craft from a video we saw from Mr. Creator online. However, that didn’t come with a template and seemed complicated so we created our own printable to help guide you!

Paper Ladybug Craft

How do you make a paper ladybug craft? 

You’ll need our printable template, some glue (we recommend paper stick glue) and some googly eyes (optional). If you don’t have googly eyes no worries you can simply draw them on or use bits of white and black scrap paper to make your own eyes!

The folding can get tricky so we definitely recommend watching the video on this post. Make sure you pause at key steps to get it just right. Once you do you’ll be amazed at how easy and mesmerizing this adorable ladybug is! Kids will have so much fun fluttering the wings back and forth! 

Get the printable ladybug template

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Ladybug Craft – Materials:

  • Printable template (comes in red, orange and pink)
  • Glue (stick glue is best for paper)
  • Googly eyes (optional)

paper ladybug craft

Watch the video in this post to follow along the steps

Instructions.

  • Print the template and cut out the ladybug parts.
  • The folds can get tricky so it's best to watch the video and pause for each step. You will basically fold and glue the wings and body to the green "leaf" strip and open and close to watch the ladybug wings flap open!

Crafting with your little ones is always a fun experience, and this paper ladybug leaf craft is no exception. By following our simple video instructions and using the printable template, you and your child can create a colorful and charming ladybug together. So, gather your materials, set aside some quality time, and let the creative buggy fun begin!

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Paper Ladybug Craft: How To Make A Ladybug

Do your kids love ladybugs? This paper ladybug craft is perfect for a ladybug lover or bug lover.

Ladybug craft for kids

My kids love collecting bugs, especially ladybugs.

Two weeks ago, my son came home from school with a living ladybug in his hand. He was super excited.

When I asked him if he found the ladybug on the bus, he said no. He found it at lunch recess on the slide.

I was impressed. He held onto the ladybug during school and on the bus ride home and it was still alive.

I knew we had to make a ladybug craft. I was inspired by a similar craft my daughter made in kindergarten.

If you like this ladybug craft: please pin it for easy reference.

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Fun Facts About Ladybugs

Here are some ladybug facts that you can discuss with your kids while you are making the craft. I love turning a craft into a learning activity.

Ladybugs are insects called beetles. They have 6 legs.

Ladybugs will “play dead” which means they sit very still when they think they are in danger.

About This Ladybug Craft

This ladybug craft is so easy to make. The tissue paper squares don’t have to be exact and they can be glued on the paper in any order.

It is a great craft to use scrap tissue paper and scrap construction paper.

My daughter’s favorite part was using her fingerprints for the ladybug’s spots. She loves finger painting.

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Ladybug Craft Supplies:

  • 1 sheet of white paper
  • dark green tissue paper
  • light green tissue paper
  • red construction paper
  • black construction paper
  • washable black paint

Ladybug Craft Instructions:

Cut the dark green and light green tissue paper into squares. They don’t have to be even.

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Then, glue the dark green and light green tissue paper squares onto your white paper. Cover the entire piece of white paper.

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Cut a half circle from the red construction paper. This will be the ladybug’s body.

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Next, press your child’s finger in washable black paint and press painted finger onto the red half circle. This will be the ladybug’s spots.

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Then, glue the red half circle onto your paper that has the green tissue paper squares.

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Cut 1 small circle, 3 small rectangles and 2 tiny rectangles from the black construction paper. This will be the ladybug’s head, legs, and antennae.

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Glue the black round circle towards the front of the red half circle. Then, glue the 3 small rectangles to the bottom of the red half circle. Glue the 2 tiny rectangles to the top of the round circle.

Paper ladybug craft for kids.

I hope you enjoy making this ladybug craft with your kids.

Ways To Adapt This Craft

Instead of gluing tissue paper for the background, your child can color the background green. Depending on the age of your child, it may be easier to color than glue tissue paper.

You can use a pencil eraser dipped into the black paint for the black dots on the ladybug. This is less messy than using your child’s finger to paint the ladybug’s dots.

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If your child likes this ladybug craft, check out this colorful butterfly craft .

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Paper Plate Ladybugs Craft

Author by Amanda Formaro on June 25, 2021 Updated on June 25, 2021

paper plate ladybugs

Kids will love making these adorable paper plate ladybugs this spring and summer using colorful paint, paper plates, felt, and googly eyes.

4 ladybugs made from paper plates

Why we love this project

This paper plate ladybug craft is perfect as a summer camp activity or as a classroom project. You could also easily work it into a homeschool lesson on insects or simply have fun on a rainy day indoors.

There’s no doubt that we love paper plate crafts for kids around here. These ladybugs can be painted in so many different color combinations, so let your child’s creative direction take the lead on this project!

girl holding paper plate ladybug she made

Helpful Project Information:

  • Age Level: 6 and up
  • Mess Factor: Medium
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy
  • Time to Complete: Less than 30 minutes
  • Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00

Craft supplies you will need

supplies for making paper plate ladybugs

Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make Paper Plate Ladybugs

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

child painting paper plate black

Expert Crafting Tips

  • You may substitute the black felt with patterned fabric, craft foam, or construction paper. If you don’t have wiggle eyes on hand, make your own out of white and black felt or craft foam.

yellow paper plate ladybug

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. It’s awesome for helping fine-tune your child’s motor skills while having lots of fun in the process!

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Paper Plate Ladybugs

  • 2 paper plates
  • acrylic paint in black and your choice of colors
  • 2 large googly eyes
  • E6000 glue or glue stick

Craft tools

  • Paper fastener
  • Pouncer sponges
  • paintbrushes

Instructions

  • Paint one paper plate black and the other in whatever color you choose. Red is traditional for ladybugs, but you can get colorful like we did if you like. Set aside to dry.
  • From black felt, cut out half a circle for the head. Use a jar, small bowl, or cup to trace a circle onto the fabric.
  • Once the paint has dried, take your colorful painted plate and begin making polka dots using a pouncer sponge lightly dabbed in black paint. Use multiple sponge sizes to create a realistic ladybug pattern.
  • After allowing the polka dots to dry, take the color paper plate (not the black one) and cut it in half. Line the two halves up with the black paper plate and spread the "wings" open a bit. Hold at the top and carefully poke a hoe through the top of the wings and through the black plate underneath. Still holding it in place, push the fastener through the hole and secure.
  • Glue the head over the top of the wings to hide the fastener. Glue wiggle eyes onto the head.

Expert Tips & FAQs

This post originally appeared here on March 10, 2007 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.

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Mom of Two says

July 16, 2010 at 12:54 pm

Thanks for the idea. We made this one too. I let DD put glitter on (what little girl doesn't love glitter) and made paint dots. Check it out: http://makesthree.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-crafts.html

Amazing_Grace says

May 10, 2010 at 12:18 pm

I have my 1st grade CCD students make these lady bugs for the Bible story the Good Samaritan. It is to remind us to "love others". They always enjoy making them and I think it really gets the point across. :)

Amanda says

April 27, 2010 at 9:10 pm

Thank you all!

Anonymous says

April 25, 2010 at 5:45 pm

What an fun craft for those doing storytimes or units on spring or insects.

Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food says

April 1, 2010 at 12:40 pm

A wonderful use of an everyday object that children of any age are sure to love. I particularly like the bold graphic design. Great work, Amanda!

jenjen says

March 20, 2010 at 4:15 am

What a cute craft to do with the kids. I will give it a whirl over Spring Break! Thanks!!

Thanks so much for linking up to my party! I really appreciate it!

JDaniel4's Mom says

March 17, 2010 at 10:22 am

I love the bright colors you chose.

March 17, 2010 at 10:21 am

Thanks for linking up today! :)

March 16, 2010 at 10:52 am

These are really cute! I’ve got a new MckLinky party called Tot Tuesdays which started today. I hope you'll stop by & share:

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Kevin and Angie says

March 14, 2010 at 11:20 pm

These are REALLY cute!! So creative!! We have a ladybug website, Everything-Ladybug.com , and would love to post these in our craft section with a link back to your blog! Please let us know if this is okay with you and we will get it up on the site! Thanks!

Andy Porter says

March 13, 2010 at 10:48 pm

I'm definitely making these with my kids. SO CUTE!

March 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm

CUTE!!! I hope it's okay, I'm linking to this today! http://thissweetlifeofours.blogspot.com/

jennwa says

March 13, 2010 at 7:13 pm

Super cute Lady Bugs !!!

March 12, 2010 at 12:26 am

Those are just wonderful. Another great project from ya!!

Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please come by next week for another great party. Lori

fawnda says

March 11, 2010 at 10:13 pm

Very cute! I love it! : ) What a fun project!

Denise says

March 11, 2010 at 7:26 pm

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Kim @ seven thirty three says

March 11, 2010 at 6:21 pm

Too cute! And perfect for toddlers!

Thanks for linking up today!

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Lanie Ree says

March 10, 2010 at 9:15 pm

SO cute! I just love these. And what a kid friendly craft :)

Thank you for linking up to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts.

Craftify It! says

March 10, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Just found you from a soft place to land! LOVE your blog! I teach preschool, so I will be back OFTEN for ideas! I think we will do your leprechaun hats tomorrow! THANKS:)

The Frugal Designer says

March 10, 2010 at 4:04 pm

These are absolutely adorable!

March 10, 2010 at 3:48 pm

Very cute indeed!

March 10, 2010 at 12:57 pm

Thank you all so much!

Rachel – Thank you!! Love your linkies :)

Leanne says

March 9, 2010 at 5:28 am

I agree. These are stinking cute. I think I'll make these even if my kids don't want too.

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March 9, 2010 at 12:35 am

Aww, those are way cute! The paper plate is so amazing. What can't it do?? Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.

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March 8, 2010 at 5:37 pm

HoneyB says

March 8, 2010 at 11:08 am

These are adorable! Almost makes me want grandkids around to do crafts with. ;) LOL. I won't pressure my kids though!

March 8, 2010 at 2:34 am

Those are really cute! We make a lot of crafts using paper plates. Thanks!

March 8, 2010 at 1:42 am

Thank you! They are one of my faves :)

artsy_momma says

March 7, 2010 at 11:24 pm

Those are beyond adorable!

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Paper Plate Ladybug Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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Spring is arriving, so the earth is bursting with color from the bright green of the new leaves on trees to the colorful show of blooming flowers. 

As new growth arrives, so do the little creatures like ladybugs! These helpful insects are one of our favorites, so we made a fun paper plate ladybug craft for the kids to do!

Your little artists will love to break out the paint and paint brushes to transform a boring white paper plate into a cheerful ladybug craft! We love making crafts out of paper plates because they’re an inexpensive and versatile craft supply!

Be sure to check out all our other paper plate crafts for kids to see all the amazing things that can be made out of this kitchen staple. 

Ladybug Paper Plate Craft

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This craft is a great way for kids to explore their creativity and artistic side while also helping with skills like cutting, following directions, and fine motor control.

Incorporate this ladybug craft into an insect themed study for a fun activity the kids will love.

We’ve provided a free template for kids to create their own version of our ladybug! Read on below for exactly what you’ll need and step-by-step instructions to recreate this craft.

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  • Paper plate
  • Colored cardstock
  • Ladybug template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

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  • Download the ladybug template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of red paper and let it dry completely.

hand using paintbrush to paint red paint onto white paper plate

Place the ladybug’s body template on the dry paper plate, trace it with the pencil, and cut it out.

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Arrange the spots along the ladybug’s body.

hands gluing black dots onto paper plate

Next, create the ladybug’s head by gluing the mouth to the middle and bottom of the head.

hands gluing mouth onto ladybug face

Place the eyes, one on each side of the head, above the mouth, and glue them down.

hands gluing eyes onto ladybug face

Position the completed head at the bottom of the ladybug’s body so it’s slightly hanging off the paper plate and glue it in place.

hands gluing face onto ladybug body

Glue the antennae to the middle and top of the ladybug’s head.

Finish up by gluing the feet to the bottom of the ladybug’s body, with three legs on each side of the head.

hands gluing ladybug legs onto body

We’re sure your kids will love creating this cute ladybug. We have many more cool spring crafts for you to check out while you’re here. Your kids will be thankful you did!

two examples of finished ladybug paper plate craft

Spring Ideas For Kids

Need more inspiration to keep the fun going this spring? We’ve got you covered with a variety of crafts and activities perfect for spring.

We’ll help you keep kids entertained and learning all spring long. Check out some of our favorites below!

Spring Books For Kids

Reading with your kids is an amazing way to introduce them to a new world of possibilities right in the comfort of their own homes.

It’s an incredibly fun way for children to learn about interesting concepts and spend quality time with their parents. It also helps build young minds, promotes confidence, and fosters positive relationships.

See below for some of our top recommended spring books for kids.

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Too Many Carrots: This adorable book about a rabbit with way too many carrots will have your kids giggling! When he loads on too many that he can’t even go in his house, he’s on the hunt for somewhere to live. Read what happens as his friends try to help. This book is cute and has a great message of sharing!

Pete The Cat and the Cool Caterpillar: Pete’s new friend is a caterpillar! But when his best buddy goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to him. He soon realizes he’s going to need a lot of patience to discover what exactly happened to his caterpillar!

I Don’t Want To Be A Frog : Little frog wants to be anything but, you guessed it, a frog. He tries his hand at being a cat, rabbit, pig, and owl, but he just can’t manage to be like them. All along the way, his dad encourages him to just be a frog, but it’s not until he has a surprise run-in with a wolf that he rethinks what it means to be a frog.

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Spring Crafts For Kids

Crafting is a great way for kids to improve their mental agility and fine motor skills.

These are great skills to have just in everyday life to make day-to-day tasks easier. It’s also a lot of fun and a great outlet for kids to express themselves.

Choose some of our spring craft ideas to get the kids crafting!

Bee Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Buzz on by to see how cute and easy this craft is. Kids will love to learn about bees and what a big job they have pollinating flowers and crops when they make this craft. They’ll get to use their big imaginations once they’ve finished and played with their puppet!

Handprint Sheep Craft – Whether you’re looking for a fun Easter craft or a great addition to a farm unit, this sheep craft will be a hit with the kids. Your little lambs will love to see their handprints become a sheep right before their eyes with our easy to use template.

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Chick Tissue Paper Craft – An idea for a fun craft just hatched, so be sure to check it out! Kids will use the little muscles in their hands to scrunch up the tissue paper and glue it in the correct place. When the tissue is all in place on the template, it will reveal their own little chick!

Popsicle Stick Butterfly Craft – Use a craft staple, popsicle sticks, to create a butterfly with the kids! It’s a fun project that will keep kids occupied and learning while they make something creative!

Spring Activities For Kids

Get the kids mastering their scissors with our bee cutting practice worksheets ! When they use scissors, it strengthens the muscles in their hands, which is great for other activities like holding a pencil or fork! Plus, these worksheets are a great addition to any insect themed study!

Looking for something quick with no prep to give the kids to do this spring? Try our butterfly coloring pages . This printable set is filled with 10 different butterfly scenes the kids will enjoy coloring in, so grab the crayons to get started!

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To go along with the paper plate ladybug craft above, download these preschool bug activities . Kids love the different games and worksheets to work on memory, patterns, handwriting, emotions, and more. This set comes with 19 pages, so they’ll have hours of learning time.

Jump on over to our lily pad to check out these frog color by number printables! Kids will have a blast using their number recognition and fine motor skills to carefully color in each number with the correct color to reveal fun frog illustrations.

This is an easy activity to prepare since all you have to do is download, print, and go!

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Paper Plate Ladybug Craft For Kids

These helpful insects are one of our favorites, so we made a fun paper plate ladybug craft for the kids to do!

  • Ladybug template

Instructions

  • Place the ladybug's body template on the dry paper plate, trace it with the pencil, and cut it out.
  • Next, create the ladybug's head by gluing the mouth to the middle and bottom of the head.
  • Position the completed head at the bottom of the ladybug's body so it's slightly hanging off the paper plate and glue it in place.
  • Glue the antennae to the middle and top of the ladybug's head.

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Sunday 12th of November 2023

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Friday 28th of July 2023

Please email me the Lady Bug template. Thank you.

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How to make beautiful paper ladybug tutorial for kids.

How to Make Beautiful Paper Ladybug Tutorial for kids

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This tutorial will show kids how to make a beautiful paper ladybug! It includes step-by-step instructions and materials needed to make a ladybug craft in no time. Perfect for a fun craft activity for kids of all ages

Hey everyone, welcome to this tutorial, do you like ladybugs? Ladybug is one of the cutest bugs with shiny body. Are you ready to make your own ladybug? In this tutorial, we going to learn how to create your own beautiful paper ladybug. You can make this craft with simple effort and with simple craft items. Here, we give you simple instructions to make this beautiful paper ladybug craft.

How To Make Beautiful Paper Ladybug For Kids

How to Make Beautiful Paper Ladybug Tutorial for kids

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Materials Required

  • Colored paper (Pink, Red, Yellow &Blue)
  • Acrylic paint (Black, White, Green &Yellow)
  • Painting brush

Step 1: Making Ladybug Wings Using Color Paper

Making Ladybug Wings Using Color Paper to Make Beautiful Paper Ladybug Tutorial for kids

Let’s start! Take your colored paper and cut two circles from it using scissors. Then fold those circles and draw little random circles on both pieces with the use of the black pen.

Step 2: Making Wings With Remaining Color Papers

Making Wings with Remaining Color Papers a cute Ladybug out of paper-

Cut two circles from each color paper and as before, fold it all, draw small circles on it, and keep it for later use.

Step 3: Drawing Trees with Acrylic Paint

Drawing Trees with Acrylic Paint to make a beautiful paper Ladybug-

Take your painting brush and take green paint on it. To draw trees, move your brush up and down on white paper to paint trees. Then, take yellow paint on your brush and draw one yellow tree in-between the green tree as shown in the image. Make sure, the top end should be thin and the bottom should be broad.

Step 4: Highlighting Your Trees

Highlighting Your Trees create a lovely paper Ladybug with this tutorial-

To highlight trees, take green paint on your brush and paint branches on yellow trees. Then, take yellow color paint and as before, draw branches on green trees as shown.

Step 5: Painting Black Circles

Painting Black Circles to make a nice paper Ladybug-

Now we going to draw the body of the ladybug, take black color paint on your brush, and draw some black circles randomly on trees.

Step 6: Drawing Small Circles Near Big Black Circles

Drawing Small Circles Near Big Black Circles for kids to make a beautiful paper Ladybug-

Draw small circles near all those big black circles, that we paint before for the ladybug’s body.

Step 7: Pasting Wings on Bug’s Body

Pasting Wings on Bug's Body to fashion a pretty paper Ladybug for kids-

Take all wings, which we make before, and paste the wings on that big black circles, which we paint before for the bug’s body.

Step 8: Pasting Remaining Wings on Bug’s Body

Pasting Remaining Wings on Bug's Body to guide for kids-

Paste all wings on the bug’s body as shown in the image.

Step 9: Pasting Doll Eyes for Bugs

Pasting Doll Eyes for Bugs to look cute for kids-

Take small doll eyes and paste two eyes on the small black circle using glue.

Step 10: Drawing Antenna

Drawing Antenna to make an eye-catching paper Ladybug-

Draw two antennae at the top of each bug’s head using a black pen.

 Finishing our Ladybug Craft by Decorating It!!

Finishing our Ladybug Craft by Decorating It with step by step-

Draw small lines under each ladybug as shown in the image to decorate our colorful ladybugs. You can frame it and hang this beautiful painting on your wall for decoration.

This is a colorful craft which gives pleasant for the eyes. We hope you all like this beautiful ladybug craft. In this tutorial, we give you easy instructions to make this craft. You can also make these little bugs on your wall instead of using white sheets to decorate your room. Please put your comments in the comment box and tell us how do you create this craft.

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Adorable Paper ladybug craft for children

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Judge orders Trump and companies to pay nearly $355 million in civil fraud trial

By Lauren del Valle , Kara Scannell , Jeremy Herb , Dan Berman and Elise Hammond , CNN

Key takeaways from the civil fraud trial ruling against Donald Trump

From CNN's Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell

 Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Friday, February 16, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Judge Arthur Engoron hit Donald Trump with his biggest punishment to date on Friday, in a ruling that fined the former president $355 million for fraudulently inflating the values of his properties.

Engoron found Trump liable for fraud, conspiracy and issuing false financial statements and false business records, and he barred him from serving as director of a company in New York for three years. But while he stopped short of dissolving the Trump Organization altogether, Engoron issued a blistering  93-page opinion  that painted the former president as unremorseful and highly likely to commit fraud again.

Here are key takeaways from the decision:

  • The biggest fines yet against Trump: Engoron found that the defendants’ fraud saved them about $168 million in interest, fining Trump and his companies that amount. He also ruled that Trump and his companies were liable for $126 million in ill-gotten profits from the sale of the Old Post Office in Washington, DC, and that Trump and his companies were liable for $60 million in profits from the sale of Ferry Point in the Bronx. Engoron also wrote that Trump would be required for interest on those payments.
  • The judge gets the last word: Trump repeatedly attacked Engoron and the case throughout the 11-week trial on social media, outside the courtroom – and even to the judge’s face while he testified. On Friday, Engoron got the last word, painting Trump as a “pathological” fraudster who would not stop unless forced. The judge acknowledged that the sins Trump committed — which his lawyers frequently argued had no victim because banks were repaid and often eager to do business with Trump’s company — were not as serious as some crimes. But he faulted Trump and his co-defendants for a complete lack of contrition.
  • No corporate death penalty: The judge banned Trump from serving as an officer or director of a New York corporation for three years, but did not issue the so-called corporate death penalty. Engoron pulled back from a decision he issued a summary judgment in September dissolving Trump’s business certificates in finding that Trump and his co-defendants were liable for persistent and repeated fraud. But, the independent monitor installed last fall will stay in place for at least three years and an independent director of compliance should be put in place at the Trump Org. at the company’s expense, the ruling said.
  • Judge says Cohen told the truth: Engoron recapped Michael Cohen’s theatrical trial testimony, acknowledging the credibility issues with Trump’s former lawyer and fixer. But ultimately, Engoron said, he believed Cohen.
  • Trump’s adult sons banned for 2 years: Trump’s eldest sons – who’ve essentially run the Trump Organization since 2017 – are barred from serving as executives in New York for two years, according to Engoron’s order. The Trumps will have to navigate the two-year penalty as they sort out the future of the family-run real estate company.

Get up to speed on the ruling and more takeaways .

Trump will likely be forced to turn over full judgment amount of $355 million to move ahead with appeal

From Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell

Former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants will likely need to come up with the full judgment of $355 million  ordered by Judge Arthur Engoron Friday, with potentially more in interest, in order to move forward with an appeal, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed to CNN.

Those sources explained that this is the typical procedure required by the law, though some of the details, including the total amount to be frozen, could change. 

Trump and his lawyers said Friday they intend to appeal the decision.

That money will be held in an account pending the appellate process, which could take years to litigate.

The 9% interest Judge Engoron ordered Trump and his company to pay on the nearly $355 million judgment will continue to accrue until it’s paid per the order. 

Typically, the state requires a notice of appeal within 30 days of the judgment.

Fact check: Trump’s baseless claim that Biden and the Justice Department are behind his civil case

From CNN's Daniel Dale

In his remarks Friday evening, President Donald Trump claimed,  as he has before , that President Joe Biden was a hidden hand behind the civil fraud case in New York.

“All comes out of the DOJ, it all comes out of Biden,” Trump said. “It’s a witch hunt against his political opponent, the likes of which our country has never seen.” 

Facts First:  There is no basis for Trump’s claim that Biden or the Justice Department is behind the civil case. The case was brought by New York state Attorney General Letitia James – after an investigation  she began in 2019 , roughly two years before Biden became president. As Trump has repeatedly noted, James, a Democrat,  campaigned  in 2018 on a pledge to pursue Trump. Also, federal agencies do not have jurisdiction over state cases like this.

James filed the lawsuit that led to this trial  in September 2022  – about two months before Trump  launched his 2024 campaign .

Trump: We will appeal New York civil fraud ruling

From CNN staff

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media on Friday.

In remarks from Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump slammed Judge Arthur Engoron, New York Attorney General Letitia James and vowed to appeal Friday's ruling that orders he and his companies pay nearly $355 million.

“It’s a very sad day for, in my opinion, the county," the former president said speaking from Palm Beach, Florida.

"We’ll appeal, we’ll be successful, I think,” Trump said

More on the ruling: The ruling in  the New York civil fraud case also says Trump will be  barred  from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity in the state for three years, among other restrictions.

Earlier Friday, Trump called the ruling a sham on Truth Social.

CNN's Kate Sullivan contributed reporting to this post.

New York attorney general: The court ruled in favor of "every hard-working American who plays by the rules"

From CNN’s Samantha Beech

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on Friday, February 16.

Attorney General Letitia James celebrated today's civil fraud ruling in remarks from New York, saying the court ruled "in favor of every hard-working American who plays by the rules."

“Today justice has been served, today we proved that no one is above the law. No matter how rich, powerful, or politically connected you are, everyone must play by the same rules," the attorney general said.

James added, “Donald Trump may have authored the ‘Art of the Deal,’ but he perfected the art of the steal.”

"And so after 11 weeks of trial, we showed the staggering extent of his fraud, and exactly how Donald Trump and the other defendants deceived banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions for their own personal gain," she continued. "We proved just how much Donald Trump, his family and his company unjustly benefited from his fraud."

James said, “I want to be clear, white collar financial fraud is not a victimless crime. When the powerful break the law, and take more than their fair share, there are fewer resources available for working people, small businesses and families.”

The attorney general thanked those in her office who helped work on the case.

“The scale and the scope of Donald Trump’s fraud is staggering, and so to is his ego, and his belief that the rules do not apply to him. Today, we are holding Donald Trump accountable,” James said.

James did not take questions from reporters and departed the room directly after her remarks, which largely reflected the written statement issued by her office earlier Friday. 

Judge: Common excuse that "everybody does it" is all the more reason to be vigilant in enforcing rules

From CNN’s Jeremy Herb, Laura Dolan and Nicki Brown

Judge Arthur Engoron presides over closing arguments in January.

The New York judge criticized one of the defenses put up by Donald Trump’s lawyers in the civil fraud case, writing in his ruling that claiming “everybody does it” is no reason to get away with fraud.

In fact, Judge Arthur Engoron argued it’s all the reason to be more vigilant in actually enforcing the rules. 

“Here, despite the false financial statements, it is undisputed that defendants have made all required payments on time; the next group of lenders to receive bogus statements might not be so lucky. New York means business in combating business fraud," the judge said.

Known for his colorful writing, the judge also quoted an "ancient maxim" before saying the frauds at issue in this case "shock the conscience."

"As an ancient maxim has it, de minimis non curat lex, the law is not concerned with trifles. Neither is this Court," Judge Arthur Engoron wrote in his ruling. "But that is not what we have here." "The frauds found here leap off the page and shock the conscience," the judge wrote.

Remember: Trump’s attorneys argued during the trial that the attorney general’s claims against Trump had no victims — the banks were paid back and were eager to do business with Trump.

But the attorney general argued, and the judge agreed, that the fraudulent loans Trump received at lower rates had an impact on the marketplace. Plus, the law used to bring the claims against Trump does not require there to be victims of fraud in a traditional sense. 

Does Trump have to pay the nearly $355 million judgment immediately? What we know

From CNN's Fredreka Schouten

Legal experts say former President Donald Trump is likely to use a bond, secured with his assets as collateral, as the first step in satisfying the judgment in the New York civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

On Friday, Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his companies to pay nearly $355 million, which Trump has vowed to appeal.

Under a so-called appeal bond, Trump would put up a percentage of the judgment and a third-party company that is the guarantor “is on the hook for the full amount,” said Joshua Naftalis, a former federal prosecutor now in private practice in New York.

“It’s not just the president: Anybody faced with this size of a judgment would probably go the appeal-bond route, because to put up that kind of money is enormous,” Naftalis said. “That could be his entire cash position.”

What Trump has available: It’s difficult to determine the full assets available to Trump, because his business is a privately held concern and does not regularly file reports with regulators. In a deposition taken last year as part of the case brought by James, the former president said his company had more than $400 million in available cash.

Adam Leitman Bailey, a real estate attorney in New York, said Trump likely would have to put up 10% of the judgment in cash, plus an additional fee. 

In January, a jury in a civil defamation case  ordered Trump to pay $83.3 million  to former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, on top of the $5 million verdict she had already won against him last year.

2-year ban on Trump’s adult sons leaves Trump Org leadership in question

From CNN’s Lauren del Valle

Eric Trump, left, and Donald Trump Jr. wait for their father to speak at the White House in 2020.

Donald Trump’s eldest sons — who’ve essentially run the Trump Organization since 2017 — are barred from serving as executives in New York for two years, according to Judge Arthur Engoron's order.

The Trumps will have to navigate the two-year penalty as they sort out the future of the family-run real estate company that also hasn’t filled the chief financial officer or controller positions vacated by former Trump Org. execs Allen Weisselberg and Jeff McConney.  

During closing arguments last month, Engoron questioned whether the attorney general presented any evidence that Trump’s eldest sons knew that there was fraud going on at the company — but ultimately found them liable for issuing false financial statements, falsifying business records, and conspiracy claims. 

The judge knocked Eric Trump’s credibility in his ruling, pointing out inconsistent testimony he gave at trial.  He “begrudgingly” conceded at trial that he actually knew about his father’s statements as early as 2013 “upon being confronted with copious documentary evidence conclusively demonstrating otherwise,” the judge wrote. 

Engoron also said Eric Trump unconvincingly tried to distance himself from some appraisals of Trump Org properties that offered a much lower valuation than reported on Donald Trump’s financial statements. 

More on the ruling: Eric and Donald Trump Jr. were both ordered to pay more than $4 million in disgorgement, or “ill-gotten” profits, they personally received from the 2022 sale of Trump’s hotel at the Old Post Office building in Washington DC. 

Ivanka Trump gets to keep her profits on the building sale because she was dismissed as a defendant in the case by an appeals court ahead of trial. But that didn’t stop Engoron from weighing in on her trial testimony, calling it “suspect.” 

Trump has been ordered to pay $438 million this year in fraud and defamation cases

From CNN's Jeremy Herb

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago on February 8, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Judge Arthur Engoron hit Donald Trump with his biggest punishment to date Friday, in a ruling that fined the former president nearly $355 million for fraudulently inflating the values of his properties.

The dollar amount dwarfed the verdict against Trump issued last month in the defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll — an $83 million judgment — hitting home just how much the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case threatens Trump’s business empire.

Engoron found Trump liable for fraud, conspiracy, issuing false financial statements, and falsifying business records, barring him from serving as director of a company in New York for three years.

While the judge pulled back from trying to dissolve the Trump Organization altogether, Engoron issued a blistering 93-page opinion that painted the former president as unremorseful and highly likely to commit fraud again.

"This Court finds that defendants are likely to continue their fraudulent ways unless the Court grants significant injunctive relief,” Engoron wrote. 

The judge also ruled that Trump will have to pay millions in interest on the judgement amount.

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3D Ladybugs Paper Craft

What can we say, this 3D ladybugs paper craft is cute as a button. This one will be loved by kids who love coloring pages as there is it easily doubles up as a 3D ladybug coloring page.

Are your kids not fans of coloring? You can also print the pre-colored version to focus on crafting only (or just leave the bugs black and white and print the wings on red paper).

to make a paper ladybug

While ladybugs are most often seen in red color, they come in a variety of colors – yellow, orange, and even black. So your kids don’t need to just stick to red.

3D Paper Ladybug Spring Craft

Love ladybugs? Be sure to check out our collection of ladybug coloring pages and have kids learn how to draw a ladybug .

How to Make the 3D Ladybug Paper Craft

What you need: 

  • printable template
  • coloring supplies

Materials Used

Step by Step Tutorial

Start by printing the provided template for the 3D ladybug paper craft and have the kids color it.

Step 1

This template has a bunch of ladybugs as well as sweet flowes.

Step 2

Let your kids’ creativity bloom by coloring everything. They can leave the white circles on ladybugs’ bodies blank, as this is where they will glue the wings.

Step 3

You can color the frame as well.

Step 4

You can have the kids cut out the template along the outer edges or just leave the sheet as it is, both work out well in the end.

Step 5

You can print the wing circles on colored paper or have the kids color them in. Cut out the circles (you will need at least 3 per ladybug, but more is better).

Step 6

Have them fold each circle half along, creating a semi-circle shapes.

Press down firmly on the fold to make it crisp and defined. Repeat this step for all the circles.

Step 7

Now it’s time to assemble the ladybug’s body!

Take the folded circles and apply glue along one-half of each semi-circle. Press the glued halves of the circles together, forming a 3D dome shape.

Step 8

Continue gluing the circles together until the ladybug’s body is done.

Step 9

Have kids repeat this step with other colored ladybug circles.

Step 10

Glue the ladybugs onto the template.

Press down gently to secure the circles in place.

Step 11

Aren’t they cute?

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