How to Make a Paper Ring Beetle

Do you have a child curious about bugs? This paper ring beetle would be great for a craft with kids of all ages.

This one is for you if you want to make a bug craft!

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We love making all kinds of Animal Crafts for Kids (have you checked out our Bugs Corner Bookmarks or tried making Movable Paper Cow Dolls?) Kids will love creating out those things!

They can also color some of the Bug Coloring Pages using their favorite coloring supplies.

Playing with beetles is fun for children, but what if you could play with as many beetles as you want?

These paper ring bugs are the perfect craft and also a great toy for kids.

How to make a ring beetle with paper

What you need:

printable template
pencil
drag
glue
2 sheets of brown paper
marker pen (black, brown and pink)
sharp eyes
black pipe cleaners

Step-by-step instructions

Cut out the template.

Beetle

Draw a bug shape on light brown paper and cut it out.

Draw the horns, chest and wings on dark brown paper, then cut them out.

Horns and eyes

Glue the horns and googly eyes to the head.

Face

Draw the mouth and cheeks with a pink pen.

Wings

Glue on the wings.

chest

Apply glue to the beetle’s chest – when applying glue, make sure to press firmly!

Feet

Cut six small pieces from a black chenille stick.

Try to make them the same size.

Draw black lines on the beetle’s wings.

Lines don’t have to be perfect, but do your best to make them look good.

Bend the pieces of chenille and glue them under the body of the bug.

Rings

Cut a strip of paper large enough to fit your fingers.

You can always use a ruler to make the line as straight as possible.

Glue the two ends together, forming a ring to stick on the bug.

Use your finger as a ruler.

Glue the two ends together to form a ring.

Stick the ring under the beetle’s body.

Your bug is done!

How do you like it?

We found this beetle ring to be a neat accessory.

And you can wear it anywhere you like.

You can make a bunch of them in different colors.

Let children decide what color they want their beetle to be.

Have fun crafting!

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