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Glowstick Fireflies

Capture the feel of a summer night!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/glowstick-fireflies • Posted by Diane H.

A simple and fun project, these easy little fireflies use a glowstick as their base. Add a cute face and a pair of wings, and you can practically feel the warm breeze and hear the sound of crickets!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 10

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

A simple and fun project, these easy little fireflies use a glowstick as their base. Add a cute face and a pair of wings, and you can practically feel the warm breeze and hear the sound of crickets!

Instructions

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    Start by folding the construction paper in half. Cut out an antennae and wing shape. You should have two antennae and two wings when you finish.

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    Next, tape your wings and antennae to the back of the glowstick.

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    Finally, draw a face on the front using the Sharpie. When you're ready to use them, break the glowstick and enjoy!