Simple, easy, and beautiful, these bee crafts are fun to make! They’re a lovely DIY project idea for kids and the family to do together. You can use them for decorating and more.
There’s something about bees that brings joy, and we all need some of that right now. If your little one is a fan of all things insect-related, these bee crafts will get them buzzing! From paper plates to bubble wrap, you’ll find a craft on this list that you and your child would love to try. Get out the paints, settle in with your kiddo, and spend some quality time crafting together.
Let’s dive into these twenty-four adorable bee crafts for kids to try.
1. Bumblebee Paper Plates
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If your child has a birthday party coming up and you’re stumped for decoration ideas, these Bumblebee plates are a great place to start! They’re simple to make, affordable, and adorable. You’ll need some pipe cleaners, colored card stock, paint, and of course, the paper plates.
2. Easy-Breezy Honeybee Slime
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Kids love slime! It’s great for tactile play, and the colors exercise their brains to facilitate healthy vision and cognitive development. Making your own honeybee slime is super easy and looks adorable once it’s finished. The special ingredient is Borax, which you can find here.
3. Coffee Filter Bumblebees
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Decorate your child’s room without spending much! Turn it into a colorful, buzzing beehive with these coffee filter bumblebees. You’ll need some pipe cleaners, craft paint, glitter, and coffee filters.
4. DIY Bee Rock Pets
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Great as a garden decoration, a simple Christmas gift, or even a doorstop. These DIY bee rock pets are a great way to teach your kids about the importance of bees as pollinators. Pick a sunny day and head outside to go rock hunting! Protect the paint on the rocks with a clear enamel spray paint here.
5. Super Simple DIY Bumblebee Puppets
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This one’s great for letting your kids take the reins. It’s super simple and requires only adult supervision and an occasional guiding hand. You’ll need colored paper, popsicle sticks, and a Sharpie to get started.
6. DIY Bubble Wrap Beehive Card
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For any celebration, family members love receiving cards made by the little ones. These DIY bubble wrap beehive cards are super easy to make and look adorable when they’re done.
7. Awesome Recycled Bee Craft
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Teach your child about the importance of bees and recycling! For this adorable bee companion, dig through your recycling to find a cardboard toilet roll and some newspaper.
8. DIY Buzzing Bee Cards
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Use leftover card stock to make these buzzing bee cards, great as a birthday card for friends or family. Print out the template, cut out the shapes, and glue them together. Add some glitter or tiny honeybee stickers for extra charm.
9. DIY Mason Bee Habitat
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Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, this bee habitat is the ideal hands-on approach to learning. Mason bees are known for pollinating but not stinging, making them great to have around your home. Teach your child about the importance of saving the bees and put those teachings into practice with a new bee home for your backyard!
10. DIY Pom Pom Bumblebee
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This pom-pom craft is a great way to keep your kids occupied for an afternoon. The repetitive motion of winding the wool is captivating for them and relaxing for you. While you can use cardboard circles, a pom-pom maker like this can be used repeatedly.
11. Egg Carton Bumble Bee Craft
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Use recycled materials like an egg carton, yellow paint, and pipe cleaners to make this adorable bee craft. Make sure you have a glue gun to affix the googly eyes and pipe cleaners.
12. Bubble Wrap Beehive & Paper Bee Rings
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These paper rings are an adorable idea to perpetuate your child’s interest in bees. They make great wall decorations or even puzzles.
13. Bee Corner Bookmark
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This craft is perfect for little bookworms. A bee corner bookmark is simple and cute, involving origami that tests your child’s fine motor skills.
14. DIY Fuzzy Bee Craft
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These fuzzy little bees are great decorations for spring. Pick up some glittery pom-poms and make one as a decoration for a gift or twenty to decorate your child’s wall.
15. Accordion Bee Paper Craft
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These adorable accordion paper bees make for a great Sunday afternoon craft. Gather your colored construction paper, scissors, glue, and you’re ready to go!
16. DIY Scented Bee Soaps
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This craft teaches children about the importance of bees and honey. Use any bee-themed silicone mold and Melt and Pour goats milk soap. Add essential oils for a floral or citrus scent.
17. Bumblebee Paper Cut-outs
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Turn yellow cardstock into adorable bumblebee cut-outs. These make great decorations for a bouquet of flowers, real or fake.
18. B is for “Bee” Letter Craft
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Help your child learn the alphabet with this paper letter craft. It’s a tactile example that promotes long-term retention of knowledge.
19. Duct Tape Twirling Bee Garden Decoration
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Hang these twirling bees in the trees outside to make your backyard fun and adorable. Made from duct tape, they’re tough enough to withstand outdoor conditions.
20. Paper Cup Preschool Bumblebee Craft
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Turn a humble paper cup into an adorable buzzing companion. Perfect for the classroom, you’ll need yellow and black paper cups, construction paper, glue, safety scissors, and a Sharpie.
So, are you going to get crafty and make these bee crafts? Which one is your favorite?