Buzz into Creativity with an Adorable TP Roll Dragonfly Craft!
Get ready for some crafting fun that’s as easy as it is delightful! We’re about to transform a humble toilet paper roll into the most enchanting creature – a beautiful dragonfly! Using simple supplies from your craft stash and the Dollar Store, you can create this quick and easy TP Roll Dragonfly Craft with the kiddos in just about 30 minutes. It’s the perfect quick activity for a rainy afternoon or whenever inspiration strikes.
What makes this craft extra special? It’s not just about making something cute; it’s also a fantastic way to engage little minds. As you create this bright and colorful TP Roll Dragonfly craft with the kiddos, you’ll not only promote learning skills like cutting, gluing, and decorating, but you’ll also open the door to fascinating discussions.
These charming dragonflies are wonderful for sparking conversations about the natural world around us. Talk about insects, their colors, where dragonflies live, and what makes them so unique. It’s a wonderful opportunity to blend creativity with a bit of scientific curiosity, all while having a blast making these absolutely adorable TP roll dragonflies!
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Materials and tools:
- Toilet Paper Roll – Recycled
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Chenille Stem, Purple – Dollar Store
- Sponge Dabber, Round – Dollar Store
- Colored Cardstock – Lavender
- Marker, Black – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Light Blue, Medium Blue, Pink
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil with new eraser
- PATTERN- print it here
Instructions:
- Gather all supplies. Basecoat the TP roll with medium blue acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. Use washable markers, crayons, or even colored pencils to color the cardboard.
- Dip a round sponge dabber into light blue acrylic craft paint, and stamp in a random pattern all over the body of the dragonfly. Set aside to allow the paint to dry.
- Download, print, and cut out the dragonfly patterns. Trace the wing patterns onto lavender colored paper with a pencil.
- Cut out the traced patterns with scissors, cutting inside the lines to create a clean finished project.
- Outline the dragonfly wings with a black marker.
- Cut a purple chenille stem in half with scissors. Bend the half stem in half and curl the ends to create antennae.
- Attach two wiggle eyes and antennae to the dragonfly with a glue gun and glue sticks. Fold the tab and glue the wings to the right and left sides of the dragonfly.
- Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on both sides of the dragonfly, just under the eyes.
- To finish, draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker.
- Enjoy! Want more Dragonfly Crafts? Then these fun Dragonfly Crafts for kids can really save the day
Print the Tutorial:
Dragonfly Kids Craft- a TP Roll Craft
Using basic supplies from your craft stash, you can create a quick and easy TP Roll Dragonfly with the kids in just 30 minutes. This colorful and vibrant project not only promotes learning skills but also encourages conversations about insects. Enjoy crafting together!
Materials
- Toilet Paper Roll - Recycled
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Chenille Stem, Purple – Dollar Store
- Sponge Dabber, Round – Dollar Store
- Colored Cardstock – Lavender
- Marker, Black – Dollar Store
Tools
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Light Blue, Medium Blue, Pink
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil with new eraser
Instructions
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Basecoat the tp roll with medium blue acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. Use washable markers, crayon, or even colored pencil to color the cardboard.
STEP TWO
Dip a round sponge dabber into light blue acrylic craft paint, and stamp in a random pattern all over the body of the dragonfly. Set aside to allow paint to dry.
STEP THREE
Download, print, and cut out the dragonfly patterns. Trace the wing patterns onto lavender colored paper with a pencil.
STEP FOUR
Cut out the traced patterns with scissors, cutting inside the lines to create a clean finished project.
STEP FIVE
Outline the dragonfly wings with a black marker.
STEP SIX
Cut a purple chenille stem in half with scissors. Bend the half stem in half and curl the ends to create antennae.
STEP SEVEN
Attach two wiggle eyes and antennae to the dragonfly with a glue gun and glue sticks. Fold the tab and glue the wings to the right and left sides of the dragonfly.
STEP EIGHT
Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on both sides of the dragonfly, just under the eyes.
STEP NINE
To finish, draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker.
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