Eco-Activity: Love Bugs

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve got the perfect craft to get you in the spirit! This adorable DIY has everything we LOVE – crafting, sustainable materials, and the opportunity to show friends and family you CARE! Plus there is no limit to how creative you can get with these cute cardboard creepy-crawlers!

All you need to get started are toilet paper rolls – the rest is up to you! Here are some suggestions for other materials to look around the house for:

Now let’s get crafting!

1. Decorate the toilet paper roll first for your bug’s body.
2. Poke 3 holes on each side of your roll, then weave a pipe cleaner through to make legs. Fold the ends into a little ball for feet, or thread on beads for added colour.
3. Fold a piece of construction paper in half and draw a medium-sized heart on it, with the point along the fold. Then cut it out while the paper is still folded in half so you end up with two connected hearts – these are your love bug’s wings! Glue them onto the back of your roll.
4. Add details like antennae, eyes, and stripes or polka dots. Maybe even a pom-pom for a nose!

Do you and your family know someone who could use a little extra love these days? Maybe a grandparent, a local business, or even your next door neighbour! Spread the love and leave your crafted creation on their doorstep with a note saying how much they are appreciated! It’s a great way to send a kind message while practicing safe social distancing!

Don’t forget to share a photo of your drop-off and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! We LOVE to see our Earth Rangers inspiring others.

The Earth Rangers App is where kids go to save animals! It’s free to join and you’ll have access to real-world Missions like this one. Plus, you can adopt an animal to support conservation projects, and learn all about animals in the Wild Wire Blog. Find activities like this, and so much more in the App!