Celebrate the season of love with these 20+ easy love bug crafts you may not have seen before. Plus, get 4 love bug recipes!

Bugs usually get a bad rap; however, that is definitely not the case with these love bugs! No, I’m not referring to the pesky love bugs you find in the southern United States.
I’m talking about the fictitious bug that seems to bring love around Valentine’s Day! Love bugs are a common theme in crafts for kids. Many of them look similar to ladybugs, but their spots are hearts.
I’ve found some of the best love bug crafts online to share with you today. Many of them are kid crafts you may not have seen in the past.
You are definitely going to find a few ideas to try with your kids this year on the list. Make sure to get to the end of the post where you will find four love bug treats you can eat while making your bugs!
Love Bug Crafts
Celebrate the season of love with these 20+ easy love bug crafts you may not have seen before. Plus, get 4 love bug recipes!
Foam & Pipe Cleaner Love Bugs
Something with this many legs usually would make me run in the other direction. But this guy? He is just too cute!
Golf Ball Love Bugs
Use some old golf balls to make these bugs. I love the tiny white eyes on these cuties!
Paper Plate Love Bug
With just a few supplies, your kids can make these paper plate love bugs. The clothespin antennae are adorable!
Love Bug Chocolate Caterpillar
I think this might be my favorite love bug craft on the list. It is so original! The body of the caterpillars are made using Sixlets candies, and I love the heart shaped 'bites' in the leaf.
Love Bug Picture Holder
Have your kids work with clay to make a love bug that will hold photos or love notes! This tutorial uses clay you have to bake, but you could also try it with air drying clay.
Love Bug Paper Chain
Make individual love bug chain links and connect them to make an adorable bug chain!
Caterpillar Love Bugs
These caterpillars are delightful. Or should I say de-light-ful? Those are glow sticks that run the length of each caterpillar!
Love Bug Art
Turn large toy bugs into something you can display in your room! With a bit of glitter and paint, you'll have a one-of-a-kind art piece.
Popsicle Stick Love Bug
Popsicle sticks, paint, paper, and pom poms (whew that was a lot of p's) come together to make this love bug. The pom poms on the ends of each antenna are so cute.
Pom-Pom Love Bug Cards
Make love bug themed Valentine's Day cards with pom pom love bugs attached! Jennifer provides a free printable card to use.
Love Bug Slime
Use glitter glue to make some slime for Valentine's Day. Then make a little love bug out of the container!
Love Bug Boxes
Turn plain heart-shaped boxes into adorable love bugs! Keep little trinkets inside or maybe some Valentine's Day treats.
Water Bottle Love Bugs
Make these fun love bugs using small empty water bottles. Fill them with glow sticks and they will light up at night!
Love Bug Puppet
You can't have a kid's craft list without a paper bag puppet, can you? See how easy it is for kids to make a love bug puppet of their own!
Kid-Sewn Love Bug
Teach your kids about hand sewing with this love bug craft! These adorable bugs will fit in the palm of your hand and can hide in your pockets.
Craft Stick Love Bug
These love bugs are nice and warm in their yarn-wrapped sweaters! They are made using many items you probably already have at home.
Twirling Lovebugs
These bright and colorful bugs look great inside or out! Outside, they will twirl in the wind.
Clay Pot Love Bugs
Get supplies to make these clay pot love bugs at Dollar Tree! I love a good DT craft.
Love Bug Mason Jar Card
Use the free downloadable card to create your own thumbprint love bug Valentine. Give these to classmates or make a special one for a relative!
Love Bug Valentine Card
Kids can work on their cutting and gluing skills with this love bug card. This would be great for the grandparents!
Toilet Paper Roll Love Bug
I love when you can use up some scrap paper for a craft! With this craft you also get to use a bit of recycling.
Love Bug Fruit Cups
This is a craft and a treat in one! Turn your afternoon snack into a fun Valentine's Day treat.
Love Bug Juice Boxes
Wash down your love bug fruit cups with some love bug juice! Or should we call them 'love hugs'?
BONUS: Love Bug Treats
While your kids are working on their love bug crafts, they can chow down on one of these delicious love bug treats!
Love Bug Cupcakes
When I first saw these, I thought someone had made a mistake. These aren't cupcakes, they are pom pom love bugs. NOPE, everything here is edible! You have to see how these are made.
Oreo Truffles
Give your regular Oreo truffles a love bug themed makeover! The bows and glasses are adorable.
Chocolate Bark
Oh my word these are so cute! The best part? This Valentine's Day bark is really easy to make, and the kids can help.
Love Bug Cookies
Dip Oreos in chocolate and then sprinkle them with Valentine's Day sprinkles. Don't forget the precious little eyes!
Okay, these were some of the cutest little crafts and treats I’ve ever seen! If you liked these easy love bug crafts, you will definitely enjoy these other popular Valentine’s Day crafts for kids: