Valentine Yarn Love Bug Craft

This Valentine Yarn Love Bug is a fun and fluffy project that kids will love making and sharing. These cute little bugs make great gift toppers, place card holders, or sweet handmade Valentine gifts. Once you make one, it is hard to stop at just one.

Fun Facts

According to legend, Cupid uses two types of arrows. A gold arrow makes someone fall deeply in love, while a lead arrow can cause love to fade away. That makes these little love bugs extra fitting for Valentine’s Day.

Supplies

• Red or pink yarn
• Pipe cleaner (chenille stem)
• Craft foam or felt
• Empty egg carton or Styrofoam ball
• 5 inch square piece of cardboard
• Tacky glue
• Scissors

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pom Pom

Wrap yarn around a piece of cardboard at least 100 times. Carefully slide a piece of yarn underneath the wrapped bundle and tie it tightly in a double knot. Cut through all the loops on one side and fluff the yarn into a round pom pom shape.

Step 2: Add the Antennae

Fold a pipe cleaner in half and push it up through the center of the pom pom. Adjust the ends to form cute antenna shapes.

Step 3: Create the Body Base

Cut out one section of an egg carton and trim it so it sits upside down like a dome. Cut a large heart shape from craft foam. Glue the egg carton piece upside down in the center of the heart.

Step 4: Attach the Yarn Body

Add tacky glue to the top and sides of the egg carton piece. Gently press the pom pom over it, spreading the yarn strands so it covers the base.

Step 5: Add the Face

Cut small hearts for eyes and a mouth from craft foam or felt. Add small circles for pupils. Glue them onto the pom pom to give your love bug personality.

Step 6: Share the Love

Let everything dry completely. Your Valentine Yarn Love Bug is ready to give as a gift or display for the holiday.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

You can freehand the heart shapes or create a simple template for younger children to trace. Try printing different sizes of hearts so kids can mix and match for eyes, wings, or decorations.