This fun and easy firefly craft is perfect for kids! This is a great craft for kids of all ages, including bigger kids like elementary school age kids. Learn about fireflies, spend time enjoying a craft, and encourage role-play by making fireflies. This firefly craft is great for the home or classroom.
How to make this firefly craft for kids
This cute summer craft is perfect for older kids who can use a hot glue gun. A hot glue gun isn’t necessary for this craft, but it makes it easier. Practice fine motor skills cutting and assembling this craft. Get creative and your firefly fabulous.
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Then let your homemade firefly fly through the air with some role play. Or display it at home as a magnet.
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Supplies needed to craft this Firefly craft
Instructions to make this fun and easy firefly craft
Step 1
After gathering your supplies, use scissors to cut the green and black tissue paper into small 1-inch squares.
step 2
Use a brush and Mod Podge to decoupage the squares onto the thin end of the craft spoon. When you’re done, attach a pair of googly eyes to the wet Mod Podge and place the craft spoon in a clothespin to dry.
step 3
While the firefly dries, use scissors to cut the shape of the wings out of the bubble wrap and black construction paper. Then use Mod Podge and a brush to decouple the other end of the firefly. Let it dry completely supported in a clothespin.
step 4
Fold the bubble wrap wings horizontally and secure the fold with a dot of hot glue. Attach the bubble wrap wings and black wings to the back of the firefly using hot glue. Use the hot glue gun to attach 2 black string antennas to the firefly.
step 5
Use a silver or white permanent marker to draw a smiley face on the firefly.
Step by step pictures to make FireFly Craft
Variations on this fun firefly craft
- If desired, glue a loop of black yarn to the back of the firefly for use as a Christmas ornament this winter!
- You can also add a magnet to the back and use it to attach your art to the fridge.
- Plus, use glow-in-the-dark paint and paper to make your firefly extra special!
materials
Wooden craft spoon
Black and light green tissue paper
Mod Podge and a brush
bubble wrap
googly eyes
Black string or yarn
Black construction paper
Hot glue and a hot glue gun
Scissors
Silver or white permanent marker
instructions
- After gathering your supplies, use scissors to cut the green and black tissue paper into small 1-inch squares.
- Use a brush and Mod Podge to decoupage the squares onto the thin end of the craft spoon. When you’re done, attach a pair of googly eyes to the wet Mod Podge and place the craft spoon in a clothespin to dry.
- While the firefly dries, use scissors to cut the shape of the wings out of the bubble wrap and black construction paper. Then use Mod Podge and a brush to decouple the other end of the firefly. Let it dry completely supported in a clothespin.
- Fold the bubble wrap wings horizontally and secure the fold with a dot of hot glue. Attach the bubble wrap wings and black wings to the back of the firefly using hot glue. Use the hot glue gun to attach 2 black string antennas to the firefly.
- Use a silver or white permanent marker to draw a smiley face on the firefly.
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