Bees and Butterflies DIY

What's all the buzz about? These fun and creative balloon bugs are a great hands-on activity that kids will go buggy over! Gets kids thinking about the important roles bugs play in nature and make a whole scene for spring or summer. Adapt this activity to fit in with lessons at home, schools, Sunday schools, care centers, and more.

Supplies

• Party Balloons Mini Accents Variety Pack  T10884
  
• Colorful Patterns 4-Inch Playful Ready Letters®  T79756
• Markers, tape, scissors, and googly eyes (optional)

Directions

Spread environmental awareness and cheer with paper bee and butterfly crafts!

• Creatively design your display! Decide what your window message will be to coordinate with the balloon bugs you make. "Save the Pollinators" and "Happy Summer/Spring" are great ideas. Tape letters to the window. Don't forget to go outside and double-check your spelling!
• Time to DIY balloon bugs! Put together balloon accents to create a whole cast of summery characters. Use yellow to make a big sun, create colorful flowers, bees, butterflies, and bugs. How many different signs of the season can you make?
• Tape finished bug accents on the inside of the window along with your message. We recommend using a lightly adhesive tape or one that will remove easily without leaving residue on the window. 
• Bend back wings and add googly eyes to give your bugs a fun 3-D feel.

Everyone will love buzzing by your window display to see all of the unique and creative decorations. This is a great opportunity to bring cheer to passersby while highlighting some of nature's greatest (and tiniest) helpers.

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