Easy Ladybug Paper Craft for Kids

Looking for a fun and easy craft for kids? Check out this adorable ladybug paper craft!

Image of completed ladybug paper craft for kids.

Most kids are thrilled to create something fun out of a few simple craft supplies—especially if it involves scissors and glue!

This easy paper craft is a simple, no-fuss way to let kids have the satisfaction of making something with their own hands. And there’s even a printable template so they can get straight to the cutting and gluing that they love.

(Note: Younger children will need help with cutting out the paper shapes.)

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What You’ll Need to Make a Ladybug Paper Craft

Image of two completed ladybug papercrafts on a light wooden background.

How to Make a Ladybug Paper Craft

Step 1

Select red craft paper for the wings and hearts. Use dark gray for the round shape, and black for the body and antennae.

Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out neatly.

Image of red and black cutout pieces for a papercraft ladybug.

Step 2

Use a black Sharpie or gel pen to draw black dots OR small heart shapes on the wing cutouts.

Image of red paper cutouts that will be used as wings for a paper craft ladybug.

Step 3

Attach the round shape in the middle of the ladybug’s body (the large black part).

Image of black and gray cutouts for a paper craft.

Step 4

Attach the small heart cutouts at the ends of the antennae pieces (small black strips).

Image of several cutout paper pieces being assembled into a ladybug.

Step 5

Attach the antennae pieces underneath the top of the ladybug’s head.

Image of partially assembled paper ladybug craft.

Step 6

Take one of the wing cutouts and place it on the ladybug’s body, just below the head (see picture below).

Image of partially assembled ladybug papercraft.

Step 7

Place the other wing beside it, slightly overlapping the pointy ends near the top.

Image of partially assembled ladybug paper craft.

Step 8

Attach the wing cutouts to the body with a brad. Now you can easily move the wings!

If you like, you can write a message on the center round shape with a white gel pen. Close the wings to cover the message.

Image of completed ladybug paper craft on light wooden background.

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