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Tin Can Love Bug

Make a cute Love Bug out of a tin can for Valentine's Day! You can fill it with treats or flowers to give away.

15-30 minutes Ages 3-10 Allergen warning

Project Supplies

Heads up: This project may use supplies that can trigger allergies. Check with your grown-up before starting.

Clean Tin Cans

Tape

Optional Staplers

Heart Stickers

Child-safe Scissors

Googly Eyes

Black Construction Paper

Red Construction Paper

Rulers

Any kind PVA Craft Glue

Pipe Cleaners

About This Project

Make a cute Love Bug out of a tin can for Valentine's Day! You can fill it with treats or flowers to give away.

Project Tags

indoor budget-friendly valentine's day upcycle fine motor skills zoo bug gift shop gift candy jar

Steps

Heads up! This project includes supplies that may trigger allergies. Check with your grown-up before starting.

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Wrap the tin can with black paper.

Measure your tin can. Cut out a piece of black paper that fits around the can. Wrap the paper around the tin can and use glue or tape to hold it in place.

About the Author

A Little Pinch of Perfect

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