Lucky Ladybug

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Celebrate the bugs of summer.

Difficulty rating

• Required supplies:
• 2 ea. Black buttons for eyes
• 2 ea. Black chenille stems
• Cardstock ­ black, red
• Glue
• FISKARS® for kids No. 5 Blunt-tip Scissors

Instructions (Print version)

1. Cut one 4" circle from red paper.
2. Fold circle in half. Round off the edges on both ends using scissors. Unfold.
3. Cut one 1-1/2"" circle from black paper. Pinch the center of the circle on one side so that when glued, it will fit nicely into the underside of the red circle. Glue in place.
4. Punch 12 black circles for spots. Glue randomly on body.
5. Cut chenille stems in half. Use three of the pieces for legs. Pinch in half and glue to underside of body.
6. Pinch last chenille piece in half. Glue on top of head.
7. Glue eyes on head.

Idea:
Write and illustrate a story about your ladybug.