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Egg Crate Bugs

By: Donna Dewberry

Use items around your home to make these cute critters.

At a Glance:

#3255 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Pink, 2 oz. - 2546

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A PURPLE LILAC 2 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz. - 954

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Cardboard egg crate, White chenille stems, 3 small paper plates, Large wiggle eyes, #12 Flat brush, #2 Flat brush, Hot glue gun, Scissors, Hole punch

Instructions

Floral Butterfly 

  1. Basecoat 3 paper plates Purple Lilac. Cutting one in half.
  2. Cut the egg crate 4 egg holes long. Basecoat with Licorice.
  3. Paint white flowers on the Purple Lilac plates and add a Bright Pink center.
  4. Hot glue the plates as wings to the egg crate body as shown. Glue the wiggle eyes to body as shown.
  5. Punch two holes in the top of the head. Pull the chenille stems through the holes and twist. Twist on top to hold securely in place.

Caterpillar

  1. Cut egg crate 4 egg holes long, basecoat with Fresh Foliage.
  2. Paint a Wicker White stripe down the center and add Bright Pink dots.
  3. Punch holes along the body and two on the head. Pull the chenille stems through the holes and twist. Twist on top to hold securely in place.
  4. Hot glue the wiggle eyes to body as shown.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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