Bugs Clothespin Puppets

Using clothespins to hang clothes can be quite boring but making crafts from clothespins, especially these bug clothespin puppets, is a lot of fun.

These adorable little creatures will bring a smile to your child’s face and are perfect for use during playtime or story time.

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You don’t have to be a fan of insects to go crazy for these clothespin puppets. And oh my gosh, we have so many! You’ll find a set of 4 ladybugs, 4 different bees (including a bumblebee), 4 caterpillars, and 4 butterflies. From friendly-looking ones to goofy-faced ones, as well as a few angry-looking bugs.

These are super easy to make, just print them out on cardboard, cut them out and stick them on clothespins and you’re good to go.

Look at this crazy ladybug in action.

Yes, yes, yes…

Or this friendly bee.

What a cute smile!

How to Mess Up Clothes Bugs Clothespin

What you need

Step by step instructions

Print out our templates. Each beetle comes in both a black and white version and a pre-colored version (and is oriented both right and left).

If you print the black and white version, the first thing you need to do (which is definitely easier) is color the puppet.

Once you’ve finished coloring, cut out the puppet.

Cut along the mouth line (or other cutting line specified on the pattern).

Cut through the whole thing.

Almost done :).

Apply glue to the clothespin or the back of the puppet. For wooden clothespins, any type of glue will work, while for plastic clothespins, we recommend using glue dots or a glue gun.

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