Smoosh Bugs

by JOANN |

Item # 48913749P41
Beginner 1-2 Hours
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
  • Assorted colors of paint
  • Cardstock or thick paper
  • Scissors
  • Glitter
  • Pipe cleaners & other embellishments
  • Craft glue

DIRECTIONS:
  1. Begin by folding cardstock in half
  2. Put small dots of paint on one half of the paper towards the center, then fold paper in half to “smoosh” the paint flat, creating a mirrored image on the other half.
  3. Let dry completely.
  4. Once paint is dry, use scissors to cut out the shape of a bug (butterfly, beetle, dragonfly, etc.).
  5. Fold pipe cleaner in half and roll up the ends to create antennae.
  6. Attach antennae using craft glue, then add glitter and other embellishments.
JOANN Hack
  • To speed drying of paint-use a heat gun or hair dryer

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