15 Fun and Easy Ways to Make Adorable Bumblebees with Your Kids

Hey crafty friends! Today at CraftyParent.com, we’re gonna buzz into something super exciting – making the cutest bumblebees ever! I’ve been crafting with my kiddos lately, and lemme tell you, these bumblebee projects are total winners. They’re not just fun to make, but they also help little ones who might be a bit scared of real bees to see them in a friendlier light.

Why Make Bumblebee Crafts?

Before we dive in, here’s why we love making bumblebees

• Perfect for spring and summer activities
• Helps kids overcome fear of bees
• Super versatile – can be made with stuff you already have
• Great for developing fine motor skills
• Fun for all ages!

Materials You’ll Probably Need

Most of these projects use common craft supplies like

• Yellow and black construction paper
• Pipe cleaners
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Scissors
• Basic craft supplies you prolly have lying around!

15 Awesome Ways to Make Bumblebees

1. Pom Pom Bumblebees

These are totes adorable and super simple!

• Get yellow pom poms
• Add black pipe cleaners for stripes
• Stick on googly eyes
• Attach paper wings
• BOOM! Cutest fluffy bee ever!

2. Toilet Paper Roll Bees

Y’all know I’m all about that upcycling life!

• Paint toilet paper roll yellow
• Add black stripes
• Attach wings (paper or wax paper works great)
• Pop on some antennae
• Add googly eyes

3. Rock Painting Bees

This one’s my personal fave:

• Find smooth, round-ish rocks
• Paint them yellow
• Add black stripes
• Draw cute faces
• Optional: add wings with paint

4. Fingerprint Bumblebees

Warning: This one’s gonna get messy but SO worth it!

• Yellow paint for fingerprints
• Add details with black marker
• Draw wings
• Make multiple bees for a swarm effect

5. Paper Plate Bumblebees

These are perfect for younger kids

• Paint paper plate yellow
• Add black stripes
• Cut and attach wax paper wings
• Add face details
• Super simple but totally adorable!

6. Heart-Shaped Wing Bees

Perfect for Valentine’s Day or just because:

• Cut black and yellow paper for body
• Make wings from heart shapes
• Add googly eyes
• Attach antenna
• Makes great cards too!

7. Crocheted Mini Bees

For all my yarn lovers out there:

• Use yellow and black yarn
• Follow basic amigurumi pattern
• Add wings and details
• Perfect for gifting!

8. Popsicle Stick Bee Puppets

My kids are obsessed with these:

• Decorate popsicle stick with bee colors
• Add paper wings
• Create face details
• Great for imaginative play!

9. Folded Wing Bumblebees

Perfect for practicing fine motor skills:

• Cut out bee body
• Fold paper wings
• Add stripes and details
• Simple but effective!

10. Egg Carton Beehive Project

Make a home for your bees:

• Paint egg carton yellow
• Cut and shape into hexagons
• Add painted bees around it
• Creates a whole bee environment!

Tips for Success

1. Don’t stress about perfection – wonky bees are cute too!
2. Let kids get creative with colors (who says bees can’t be purple?)
3. Always supervise little ones with scissors and small parts
4. Have cleaning supplies ready for messy projects
5. Take pics – these make adorable memories!

Fun Add-Ons

Make your bee crafts even more special:

• Create flower gardens from paper
• Add honeycomb patterns
• Make up bee stories
• Turn them into mobiles
• Use them for bee-themed parties

Wrapping Up

Y’all, these bumblebee crafts are seriously the bomb! They’re perfect for rainy days, summer activities, or just because. My kids have made like a bazillion of these, and each time they come up with new ways to make them unique.

Remember, crafting isn’t just about the final product – it’s about having fun and spending quality time together. So don’t worry if your bee looks more like a blob with wings (mine sometimes do too! )

Would love to hear how your bee crafts turn out! Drop a comment below or tag us in your craft pics on social media. Happy crafting, everyone!

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