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This craft reprinted courtesy of Amanda Formaro of FamilyCorner.com.

Recycle your old egg cartons into these adorable little ladybugs! So easy to make and such a cute result, what child could resist? Great for spring, Earth Day, or any old time.

Empty egg carton cup
Skinny black chenille, 2" piece
2 Small wiggle eyes
1 Medium black pom pom
Colorful acrylic paint
Black acrylic paint
Paintbrush
White craft glue
Hot glue gun
Scissors

Note: Use white craft glue for all instructions except where hot glue is indicated.

Use scissors to separate egg carton cups, trim the edges.

Paint egg cartons in desired colors and let dry.

Glue wiggle eyes on to black pom pom and let dry.

Glue black pom pom on to side of egg cup with white craft glue and let dry completely, making sure eyes are facing out and are where you want them.

Cut the 2" piece of skinny black chenille in half. Bend the end of each one to form the antannae. Use hot glue to attach antannaes to pom pom head.

Use the handle end of a paintbrush to add black paint dots to the ladybug's back. Dip handle into paint and pick up a generous amount, then use a drawing motion to add the dot to the ladybug's back.

Let dry completely.

Amanda Formaro of FamilyCorner.com http://www.familycorner.com Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She is also the owner of FamilyCorner.com Magazine at http://familycorner.com where you will find recipes, crafts, family activities, parenting advice, home & garden, and plenty more. Be sure to visit the bustling message board community to make some new friends!