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Clothespin dragonflies

Painted clothespin bodies with sparkly wings that clip onto plants, backpacks and curtains.

Clothespin dragonflies
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 8
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $5
SpringSummerDollar storeGiftsGroups

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Googly eyes are a choking hazard for kids under 3.

  1. Step 1: Paint the body
    1

    Paint the body

    Paint the clothespin a bright color. Add stripes once it's dry.

  2. Step 2: Make the wings
    2

    Make the wings

    Bend 2 pipe cleaners into long loops, each like a figure 8.

  3. Step 3: Attach the wings
    3

    Attach the wings

    Twist the middle of each figure 8 around the clothespin, right below the eyes.

  4. Step 4: Add eyes
    4

    Add eyes

    Glue 2 googly eyes on the end of the clothespin.

  5. Step 5: Clip it somewhere
    5

    Clip it somewhere

    Clip it on a plant pot, a lunchbox or a curtain.

Edie's tip

Real dragonflies have 4 wings. Two figure 8s give you all 4.

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