Pom Pom Love Bugs Craft
Are you ready to make something fun? You are going to enjoy making these Pom Pom Love Bugs! When it comes to making crafts, you don’t need to be fancy. This craft is so easy to do too, kids of all ages can take part. If you have a kid that loves crafts, this is going to make your day. These Love Bugs are perfect for Valentine’s Day classrooms.
Pom Pom Love Bugs Craft
Who Invented Pom Poms?
If you are going to make a craft with a fun pom pom, then you need to know who invented these awesome craft supplies. The first pom pom was made in 1965 by Fred Gastoff, the first pom poms were made out of vinyl and plastic. It did the trick back then, but these little things are even more awesome now!
What’s a Love Bug Craft?
You may not know what a love bug is, but they are actually a lot of fun. The love bug is technically real, but they don’t usually look like the bug on the craft you are making. Real love bugs are double-headed bugs that are actually rather ugly.
Do Kids Enjoy Making Pom Pom Love Bugs?
Most kids enjoy making some kind fo craft together. Pom poms are a ton of fun to work with, especially when making love bugs. Let your kids get creative when they make these. I promise they are going to have fun. So, yes – kids do enjoy making this simple craft.
What you need:
1 inch (or larger) pom poms in red, pink, and white
Self-adhesive foam heart stickers
Chenille stems in red, pink, and white
Quick-drying tacky glue or hot glue (only with parental supervision)
Directions:
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Cut chenille stems into various lengths to become the antenna, ears, wings, and/or feet for the love bugs.
Heart stickers can also be used as an antenna, ears, wings, and/or feet.
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Encourage children to create love bugs by mixing various colors of pom-poms, chenille stem pieces, stickers, and wiggly eyes.
Children can attach the pieces with quick-drying tacky glue or have an adult assist using a hot glue gun.
Allow love bugs to dry completely before playing.
What Valentine’s Day Crafts are you making this year? Give this simple craft a try.
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