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A whimsical and creative firefly craft made from common household materials. The body of the firefly is formed by a wooden craft spoon, with the round end covered in decoupaged bubble wrap and black paper cut-outs to create a pair of intricate, textured wings. The narrow end of the spoon is decoupaged with green and black tissue paper squares, creating a vivid, glowing abdomen effect. Googly eyes are affixed to the head area, lending a friendly, anthropomorphic expression, which is accentuated by a smiling face drawn with a silver or white permanent marker. Black yarn or twine antennae protrude from the head, completing the charming insect design. The firefly craft is displayed against a backdrop of lush, green grass, capturing the essence of a warm summer evening.

Firefly Craft for Summer

Welcome summer with this Firefly Craft!⁠ ⁠ Supplies needed:⁠ Wooden craft spoons⁠ Black and lime green tissue paper⁠ Mod Podge and a brush⁠ Bubble wrap⁠ Googly eyes⁠ Black twine or yarn⁠ Black construction paper⁠ Hot glue and a hot glue gun⁠ Scissors⁠ Silver or white permanent marker⁠ ⁠ Instructions:⁠ After gathering your supplies, use scissors to cut the green and black tissue paper into small 1 inch squares.⁠ ⁠ Use a paintbrush and Mod Podge to decoupage the squares onto the thin end of the craft spoon. When finished, attach a couple googly eyes to the wet Mod Podge and place the craft spoon into a clothespin to dry.⁠ ⁠ While the firefly is drying, use scissors to cut the shape of wings from the bubble wrap and black construction paper. Then use Mod Podge and a brush to decoupage the other end of the firefly. Allow it to dry completely propped up in a clothespin.⁠ ⁠ Fold the bubble wrap wings horizontally and secure the fold with a dot of hot glue. Attach the bubble wrap wings and the black wings to the back of the firefly with hot glue. Use the hot glue gun to secure 2 black twine antennae to the firefly.⁠ ⁠ Use a silver or white permanent marker to make a smiley face on the firefly.

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