We had such a great time at craft camp this morning! The counselors told us we were going to make a bug collection, and initially I was a little grossed out. When they brought out trays of rocks and acrylic paint, I realized we weren’t talking about real bugs! Here’s how to make a (fake) bug collection of your own!
What you need:
Rocks in all different shapes and sizes (choose ones that remind you of insects), acrylic paint in all different colors, paint brush, craft glue, wiggle eyes, paper or plastic plate where your rocks can dry
Optional: glitter, permanent marker, pipe cleaners, sequins
What you do:
- Decide how you want each rock to look – what bug can you make from each rock? You can glue rocks together if you like (to make something like a caterpillar).
- Paint each rock and let it dry.
- When the first coat of paint is dry, add any details on with more paint (or a permanent marker, if you’re trying to add really fine details).
- Add wiggle eyes.
- Display your bug collection for all to see!
Cute, but I’m not a huge fan of bugs, so I’ll leave the craft to my bug crazy BFF. ~CC~
Cool.
awww so cute love them
Cool!
Cute! I was also thinking that if you made larger ones, they could be used as a desk paperweight or to hold notes or mail down on a hallway table..even sitting on a window ledge.
I love INSECTS, especially worms and ants! Even if they are not insects, I have aracnephobia, a fear of any kind of spider. :(
Cool! I love to collect rocks. I might do this craft!
I love art, so keep it comin’!!!!!!!!
i love art too! n i’m really bored nothin 2 do over the summer. so bored. this craft seems fun. especially compared 2 ma boredom. -random
I thought you were doing pottery;).But it sounds like a great craft
COOL! I have a bunch of rocks that I can use!
Haha Roberta. I am grossed out about bugs too, especially daddy longlegs. Anyways, this craft is really cool. How about making rock pets? Not just bugs, I mean. Like dogs, or cats and so forth. And then maybe you could create a habitat for them! Or you could create replicas of Webkinz or the ‘Kinz. ~§ugªrC☼met✽
Oh, how cute, Roberta. :lol: I’m grossed out over bugs just like you, and @SugarComet, especially centipedes, daddy longlegs, and fire ants. My friend once did something like this, and it was so cute. I like the idea of making rock pets, @SugarComet. Roberta, maybe you should try making other rock pets, like dogs, cats, birds, and so much others. ;) Replicas of the’Kinz would be cool too. ~Chicago Made☠
Me 2 SC. My friend Nicole LUVS bugs. Let’s just say I’ve had bad experiences w/ them. $Strawberry_
Aw, that is really cute, Roberta, but like @SugarComet and @CM said, i really do not like bugs! I’m sorry if your a bug lover, but I just don’t like bugs at all! Especially Dragon Fly’s, Daddy long leggers (like you guys said), and mosquitoes. Maybe you should make next time, Roberta, some safari animals, that would be pretty cool! Your Friend nihao9! ;)
I learned about daddy longlegs! they are have more poison than any other spider! but…. the teeth are weak, so don’t worry. BUGS ARE COOL IF THEY DON’T HAVE POISON!
Hmmm….. Very interesting. I’m fine with pretty much all bugs, except flies. They are so annoying! My sister and brother are afraid of spiders, they think they’re creepy (which they are but I don’t mind them unless they’re on me!). I also don’t really like bees, but we wouldn’t be able to live without them so they’re OK. BTW, I like your ideas @CM and @SugarComet! -Stargazer
Perfect timing Roberta! I just finished a brand new rock collection a few weeks ago, and someone gave me acrylic paints at my B-day! This’ll be perfect, especially since this looks totally cool! Thanks bunches Roberta!!!!! ~Phoenix Wind~