Insect Crafts by Age

Bug-inspired projects from preschoolers through to adult

Whether you love bugs or hate them, most people agree that bug crafts are LOTS of fun. I know this because insect-inspired crafts are some of our most popular.

Here are some ideas by age.

For kids aged 8+, teens and adults

Insect Positive Negative Art

New this week, this doodle art project explores positive/negative space with insect shapes. There is a butterfly, a dragonfly and a ladybug to choose from.

My teen daughter and her friends had fun with this activity, you can see their results on our website.

Also for older kids

• Create realistic 3D Insects with printable anatomy labels. There is a bee, a dragonfly, a cicada and a butterfly in this bundle (all are available separately too)

• Make a 3D Doodle Bug on a leaf—another creative pattern art project

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For kids aged 5-8

Firefly paper lanterns

Here’s a Summer spin on traditional paper lanterns. The fireflies ‘glow’ with the help of highlighters.

Also for kids aged 5-8

• Print and colour Insect Paper bracelets, there is a moth, a spider, a dragonfly and a bee in this set

• These 3D cube bugs are cute and easy to make. There are four assorted bugs in the set.

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For preschoolers and up

Use a kitchen sponge to create gorgeous butterfly prints with this simple art project.

See the full tutorial here.

Also for preschoolers

• If you live in an area that gets cicadas, Cicada shell painting is fun

• Make a paper plate rocking bee with handprint wings

Happy Crafting,

Kate