Clay Pot Love Bugs a Dollar Tree DIY

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I just love making bright and colorful cutesy crafts that make people smile, so you know these Clay Pot Love Bugs a Dollar Tree DIY are some of my favorite things to create for Valentine's Day!  Simple supplies from Dollar Tree merge with items from your craft stash to brighten everyone's day! The perfect non-candy Valentine for the kiddos to make and share.

Valentine's Day Clay Pot Love Bugs a Dollar Tree DIY Kids Craft

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Here's what you need to make Terra Cotta Pot Love Bugs with Dollar Tree Supplies:

• Clay Pots, 2.5” – Dollar Tree®
• Chenille Stems, Tinsel – Dollar Tree®
• Pom Poms, Tinsel, Large and Small – Dollar Tree®
• Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Tree®
• Paper Doilies – Dollar Tree®
• Rhinestones, Heart Shaped – Dollar Tree®
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree®
• Americana® Acrylics by DecoArt® – Baby Pink, Peony Pink, and Santa Red
• Tombow MONOTWIN Permanent Marker
• Basecoat Paintbrush Set – DecoArt
• Scissors – I LOVE my Fiskars!
• Pencil with new Eraser

Here's how to create Love Bugs from Clay Pots for Valentine's Day:

STEP ONE

To begin the Dollar Tree Clay Pot Love Bugs, remove the paper tag from the clay pots.  Basecoat one clay pot in each color, Santa Red, Peony Pink, and Baby Pink.  Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary. I love Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces.

STEP TWO

Cut the chenille stem into four-inch sections, bend them in half, and then attach a large pom pom to each end with a glue gun and glue sticks.

STEP THREE

Add a face to the love bug with wiggle eyes, and a small pom pom nose, then draw on a smile.  Accent mouth with cheeks created by dipping a new pencil eraser in the paint. I love drawing and tracing with the MONO Twin Permanent Marker from Tombow because it has a large bullet tip and a small extra fine tip.

STEP FOUR

Create wings by cutting a triangle from each circular doily with scissors.  Gather the opposite end and attach the wing to the back of the love bug with the glue gun.

STEP FIVE

Attach a heart-shaped rhinestone to each love bug with the glue gun.  Accent the base of each love bug with contrasting polka dots created by dipping a new pencil eraser in the paint and using it as a stamp.

Quick and Easy Dollar Tree Clay Pot Love Bugs

This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with counting and motor skills.  Create these cute Clay Pot Love Bugs in just about 30 minutes and make someone smile today! The perfect Valentine's Day gift for a classmate, or teacher. They would make great place cards for Valentine's Day dinner, a fun gift for a friend or neighbor, or the perfect hostess gift for a Galentine's Day gathering with the girls!

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Are you too busy to make these Dollar Tree Clay Pot Love Bugs for Valentine's Day right now? Pin it for later!  I'd love for you to pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and then it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

I'd love to hear what you think about this project, or if you want to know more about Dollar Tree Crafts. If you've made your own Valentine's Day projects, I would love to see your creations! Share them on Instagram, and Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #CreativelyBeth

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