How to Make Pom Pom Love Bugs for Valentine’s Day
Create adorable pom pom love bugs for Valentine’s Day with this easy craft tutorial! Perfect for kids and adults.
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get creative with some adorable pom pom love bugs! This fun Valentine’s Day craft activity is simple, colorful, and a great activity for kids of all ages. This pom-pom love bug craft is not only much fun, but it also helps younger kids develop fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a great way to use up yarn scraps, pipe cleaners, and tiny pom poms.
Ready to create your own adorable love bugs? Let’s get started!
Materials You Will Need
Here’s what you need for this adorable pom pom love bug craft:
- Pom poms– Use large or small pom poms as the body of the bugs. You can make your own using a pom pom maker or buy pre-made ones.
- Yarn scraps– If you want to make your first pom pom from scratch.
- Pipe cleaners– These will become the antennae and legs.
- Googly eyes– These bring your love bug pom pom craft to life!
- Craft glue or tacky glue- Perfect for attaching eyes and decorations.
- Hot glue gun-For faster adhesion (adult supervision needed).
- Or Glue dots– Quick-drying adhesives that are easy ways to attach smaller parts.
- Heart stickers-Use these for heart-shaped wings or decorations.
- Tiny pom poms– Great for noses, antenna tips, or extra decoration.
- Scissors– For cutting pipe cleaners into various lengths.
How to Make Pom Pom Love Bugs for Valentine’s Day
Follow this simple craft tutorial to make adorable love bugs for Valentine’s Day.
Create or Choose Your Pom Poms
- If you’re making your own pom poms follow our full tutorial on different ways to make a pom pom.
- Use whichever kind of yarn you like—bright colors or pastel yarn are perfect for Valentine’s Day. I prefer using wool that I find in charity shops.
- Mix different sizes, like large and tiny pom poms, for a variety of love bugs.
Add the Antennae
- Take your pipe cleaners and cut them into various lengths.
- Bend them into a V shape or a heart shape to form antennae.
- Attach the antennae to the top of the pom pom (body) using tacky glue, craft glue, or a hot glue gun (adult supervision for younger kids).
- Optionally, add tiny pom poms to the tips for extra color.
Glue on the Googly Eyes
- Use googly eyes or wiggly eyes and stick them to the body of the bugs with craft glue, glue dots, or school glue.
- Position the eyes close together for a Dr. Seuss-inspired look or further apart for a vintage love bug style.
- You can also add a nose, I used small red and pink buttons for mine!
Attach Heart-Shaped Wings
- You could stick heart stickers to the back of the pom pom to create heart-shaped wings.
- If you want larger wings, cut out heart shapes from construction paper or foam sheets and glue them on.
Add Legs
- Cut small pieces of pipe cleaner to create legs.
- Attach them to the bottom of the pom pom using hot glue or tacky glue. Bend them slightly to make the bugs stand up.
- Alternatively, you can attach bigger buttons or wooden heart-shaped pieces for feet like I have here.
Fun Ways to Customise Your Pom Pom Love Bugs
The pom-pom love bug craft is endlessly customisable!
Here are some fun ways to make them unique:
- Add tiny accessories– Use smaller hearts as extra decorations.
- Make rainbow bugs– Use different colors of yarn and tiny pom poms.
- Create a family of bugs– Combine different sizes of pom poms for a cute bug family.
- Personalise for gifts– Attach a note that says “Happy Valentine’s Day” for a heartfelt gift.
Why This Valentine’s Day Craft Is So Great
This pom pom love bug craft is a great way to spend craft time during the month of February.
It’s perfect for:
- Young children with adult assistance.
- Older kids who enjoy independent crafting.
- Developing fine motor skills through cutting, glueing, and positioning.
- A quick-minute craft when you’re short on time.
Making adorable pom pom love bugs is a simple craft that brings so much fun to Valentine’s Day. Whether crafting with your kids, creating a class project, or enjoying time with your family, these cute little love bugs will surely make everyone smile.
Happy crafting and Happy Valentine’s Day!
