Torn Paper Ladybug Craft

This easy torn paper ladybug craft is perfect for spring. Construction paper, glue and our free template come together to create an adorable ladybug craft kids of all ages will enjoy making.

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Torn Paper Ladybug Craft

We love making animal crafts. And, this torn paper ladybug craft is a great example of a fun and simple craft that kids of all ages can make.

By using our free printable template (more on how to download it below), cardstock paper, construction paper and glue – kids can work on their fine motor skills while creating an adorable ladybug craft.

A fun and low-prep animal craft for children, this torn paper ladybug craft is a fun activity for spring crafting both at home or in the classroom.

Supplies

Ladybug template – you can download a copy of the free ladybug template you’ll need to make this torn paper ladybug craft at the very bottom of this blog post
Cardstock in blue for printing the template
Black, red, green and white construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Googly eyes

Instructions

Print a copy of our free printable ladybug template on blue cardstock.

Tear up green construction paper and glue it to the entire area below the ladybug. This will be a grassy patch that the ladybug sits on.

Tear up white construction paper and glue it to create white fluffy clouds.

Tear red construction paper into small pieces. Glue the pieces over the ladybug’s entire body.

Tear up black construction paper and glue it to cover the ladybug’s head.

Cut out small black circles from leftover pieces of black construction paper and glue them to the lady bugs body to create spots.

Using a small amount of glue or a glue dot stick on the lady bug’s googly eyes. You can also use self adhesive googly eyes if you have them.

Cut out a small mouth from white construction paper and glue it to your ladybug’s face.

Let your torn paper ladybug craft dry completely before displaying or playing with it.

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Books We Love

We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.

Here’s a selection of our favorite ladybug-themed books that pair perfectly with the torn paper ladybug craft we shared with you in this post.

Ladybug Girl and Bingo – Join Ladybug Girl and her dog, Bingo, on an outdoor adventure filled with imagination and fun. This charming story highlights creativity and the bond between a girl and her pet.
How the Ladybug Got Her Spots: A Pourquoi Story – This imaginative tale explains how ladybugs came to have their distinctive spots, teaching lessons about friendship and self-acceptance along the way.
The Grouchy Ladybug – Follow a bad-tempered ladybug as she learns about manners and social behavior through encounters with various animals. Eric Carle’s vibrant illustrations make this a timeless classic.
Dot the Ladybug: The Missing Dot – Dot the ladybug embarks on a journey to find her missing spot, meeting new friends and discovering the importance of self-confidence.
Ladybug Girl – Meet Lulu, who transforms into Ladybug Girl to take on big adventures and overcome challenges, showing that imagination can make you feel as big as the world around you.
Ladybug, Ladybug – This engaging story follows a ladybug on her journey, teaching children about perseverance and the beauty of nature.

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Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable ladybug template to make a torn paper ladybug craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.