Bottle Cap Magnets: Easy Bug Craft For Kids

Make this fun bug craft with your kids and dress up your fridge. These simple bottle cap magnets are so cute and fun to make.

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MATERIALS NEEDED:

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Now have your kids use the opposite end of the paintbrush to make dots.

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Once your paint is dry, use glue to add two googly eyes to the front and a couple of magnets to the back.

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Be sure to experiment with your magnets and test them on the fridge before gluing everything in place

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The kids will love looking at (and using) these bug magnets every day, and you’ll love entertaining them for a few hours while they make their bug crafts.

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