This delightful dragonfly craft idea will have you buzzing with excitement. All you need are a few inexpensive craft supplies to make your own and we’ll show you how!
Sparkly Dragonfly Craft for Summer
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to add some whimsical charm to your home decor? Look no further than the enchanting world of dragonflies! These elegant creatures have long been symbols of transformation, making them the perfect inspiration for a fun craft project.
We will show you how to make a unique dragonfly craft that will bring a touch of magic into your living space.
The good news is you only need a few inexpensive materials and about 30 minutes to make this cute project. So grab your crafting supplies and get ready to spread your wings as we dive into this exciting DIY adventure!
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Materials Needed
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- Wooden cutting board (we got ours from the dollar store)
- Dragonfly cutout (we got ours from the dollar store)
- Paint in dark grey, white, green, violet, yellow, turquoise, teal
- Paintbrushes
- Elmers school glue
- Diamond dust
- Green ribbon or bow
- Hot Glue Gun
Creative Dragon Fly Craft Idea
You can catch the how to video on our Sustain My Craft Habit YouTube channel (coming soon) or keep reading for the photo instructions below.
Painting the Board
Paint your wooden cutting board with the dark grey color and let dry completely.
Paint a generous coat of school glue onto the cutting board and let dry until TACKY. Then brush the white paint over it.
As the paint dries, the crackle finish will form.
Painting the Dragon Fly
Paint the body of your dragon fly with the dark grey paint.
Next, paint the wings while alternating the different colors.
Making the Ribbon Bow
Place the wider pieces of ribbon at the back, forming an X shape. Then, place one piece of ribbon across.
Continue this until you’ve gotten the desired amount of ribbons to form your bow.
Pinch the center of the ribbons together and tie with another piece of ribbon or twine. Hot glue an embellishment into the middle.
Putting the Dragon Fly Sign Together
Hot glue the dragon fly, ribbon bow and any other embellishments onto the cutting board.
Additionally, you can add diamond dust to the body of the dragon fly.
That’s all there is to it! An adorable dragonfly craft full of sparkle and whimsy! What color will you paint your dragonfly?
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Creative Dragon Fly Craft Idea
Materials
- Wooden cutting board
- Dragonfly cutout
- Paint in dark grey, white, green, violet, yellow, turquoise, teal
- Paintbrushes
- Elmers glue
- Diamond dust
- Green ribbon or bow
- Hot glue
Instructions
Painting the Board
- Paint your wooden cutting board the dark grey color and let dry completely.
- Paint a generous coat of school glue onto the cutting board and let dry until TACKY. Then, brush the white paint over it.
Painting the Dragon Fly
- Paint the body of your dragon fly with the dark grey paint.
- Next, paint the wings while alternating the different colors.
Making the Ribbon Bow
- Place the wider pieces of ribbon at the back, forming an X shape. Then, place one piece of ribbon across.
- Pinch the center of the ribbons together and tie with another piece of ribbon or twine. Hot glue an embellishment into the middle.
Putting the Dragon Fly Sign Together
- Hot glue the dragon fly, ribbon bow and any other embellishments onto the cutting board.
- Additionally, you can add diamond dust to the body of the dragon fly.