How to Make Valentine’s Day Clothespin Bugs

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Valentine’s Day clothespin bugs are a fun way to add something special to your February. Looking for a great Valentine’s Day craft for the kids? These clothespin bugs are perfect.

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Draw a heart in Cricut Design Space the size you want for your wings.

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Optional: Add a score line down the center of your heart and attach the two objects together.

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Add your foil cardstock to a medium grip Cricut mat and cut as many hearts as you will need for your bugs.

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Once cut, remove the hearts from the mat and fold each one in half slightly.

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If your tape is wider than your clothespin, trim the glitter tape to size using a pair of scissors.

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