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Glow-in-the-Dark Fireflies: A Magical DIY Night Light Craft for Kids - Savory Splash

Glow-in-the-Dark Fireflies: Magical DIY Night Light Craft

Course: DIY
Keyword: craft for kids, Creative Project, DIY Night Light, Glow-in-the-Dark Fireflies, whimsical decor
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 craft
Create enchanting glow-in-the-dark fireflies with this magical DIY night light craft for kids. Perfect for sparking creativity and delight.
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Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Glue

Ingredients

For the Firefly Body

  • 1 bottle Clear Plastic Bottle Clean and dry thoroughly for best effect.

For the Glow Effect

  • 1 stick or light Glow Sticks or Battery-Powered Tea Lights Glow sticks last 6-8 hours; tea lights are longer-lasting.

For the Wings

  • 1 sheet Black Construction Paper or Foam Cut into desired wing shapes.

For Assembly

  • 1 Scissors For cutting wings.
  • 1 Tape or Glue To attach wings securely.

For Decoration (Optional)

  • 1 Glitter
  • 1 Stickers
  • 1 Googly Eyes
  • 1 String

Instructions

How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Fireflies

  • Prepare the container by starting with a clean, clear plastic bottle that is completely dry.
  • Cut out wing shapes from black construction paper or foam using scissors.
  • Secure the wings to the body of the bottle using tape or glue.
  • Activate the glow sticks or insert battery-powered tea lights into the bottle.
  • Personalize your fireflies with glitter, stickers, googly eyes, or strings.
  • Display your fireflies in a dark area to create a whimsical nighttime display.

Notes

Store crafted fireflies in a cool, dry place and ensure the glow sticks or tea light batteries are fresh for optimal glow.

Nutrition

Serving: 1craft