CD Ladybug Note Holder

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Posted by Merryn | Posted in CD, Craft from Recycled Materials, Fridge Magnets, Insect crafts, Ladybug | Posted on 29-08-2012 | 24,926 views

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We have lots and lots of old CDs in our TV cabinet. Some of them have scratches all over that I thought of disposing them when I was spring cleaning the other day. But we never throw away old stuffs now do we? We recycle them! πŸ˜€

Besides CDs we also have lots of these eco-friendly shopping bags. Too many of them in fact! So I decided to recycle them too!

Let’s make a magnetic note holder from recyclables today πŸ™‚

Use the CD as a guide and draw a circle on the black shopping bag.

Draw another circle on the red shopping bag and cut.

Paste the black circle cut-out on the CD. Cut the red circle into half and paste. Cut smaller black circles and paste on the wings.

Paste two googly eyes.

Add the back, paste used clothes peg and a magnet over it.

I think the only items you needed to purchase is the googly eyes and magnet. The rest are totally from the cabinet!

Craft Stick Insect Garden

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Posted by Merryn | Posted in Bee, Craft Stick, Crafts by Materials, Felt, Insect crafts, Ladybug | Posted on 07-02-2011 | 25,566 views

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Craft sticks can be used to make beautiful decorative items. Today, let’s make an insect garden πŸ™‚


Craft Stick Insect Garden


– You’ll need 8 craft sticks.

– Arrange them as shown above and glue to keep them in place.

Refer here for the ladybug instructions and here for the bee instructions.


– Cut some grass out of green felt and paste them all onto the craft sticks.

– Your masterpiece will definitely cheer up any dull looking wall πŸ™‚

Foam LadyBug Wall Decor

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Posted by Merryn | Posted in Craft Foam, Crafts by Materials, Insect crafts, Ladybug | Posted on 26-02-2010 | 32,966 views

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Remember the Foam Insects Bookmark we did some time ago? We were redecorating our studio when I thought of doing it on a bigger scale this time.

Foam LadyBug Wall Decor

Draw a circle on a red piece of craft foam.

Draw the outline of the ladybug and cut.

Paste the wings onto the body.

Use a coin and draw the outline. Cut out ten as the spot for the wings. Use decorative stones for the eyes and you are done. Put some double layered tape at the back and paste it onto your wall πŸ™‚

Foam Insects/Animals Bookmark

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Posted by Merryn | Posted in Animal Crafts, Bookmark, Craft Foam, Crafts by Materials, Insect crafts, Ladybug, Turtle | Posted on 24-08-2009 | 31,571 views

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These cuties foam animals bookmarks can surely encourage the little ones to read more..

These cuties foam animals bookmarks can surely encourage the little ones to read more..

Using a coin, draw a circle on a craft foam.

Using a coin, draw a circle on a craft foam.

Cut out the shapes as desired, depending on what animal/insect you fancy.

Cut out the shapes as desired, depending on what animal/insect you fancy.

Glue them all together, add decor.

Glue them all together, add decor.

Glue a paper clip at the back and let dry. Your bookmark is now ready to be used!

Glue a paper clip at the back and let dry. Your bookmark is now ready to be used!

LadyBug Tea Light Holder

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Posted by Merryn | Posted in Animal Crafts, Craft Foam, Craft from Recycled Materials, Crafts by Materials | Posted on 13-05-2009 | 10,972 views

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I was clearing my drawer when I saw many Chinese New Year greeting cards. Then it hit me, why not turn them into something beautiful, something useful…
Don’t throw away your greeting cards. It is getting rare these days as many people opt to send virtual greetings instead…
Cut out a strip to wrap the tea light and a circle for the bug.
Cut out the head and some legs from black craft foam.
I flip through old magazines to find pages with black printout and cut out small circles for the dot on the bug’s body. I also cut out my old place mat for the base of my bug.
Glue them all together and I got this beautiful tea light holder, from recyclable items! Simple!