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Make A Recycle Bug Jar
This Bug Jar is A Natural!

At home or at school this craft is cool!

Make your very own bug jar from recycled items.

Make A Recycle Bug Jar

Tools needed for this bug project (above)

• Plastic Jar
• Googlie eyes
• Color Foam scraps
• Glue
• Your imagination

Directions:

• Clean your recycled jar well
• Decorate the TOP with the foam pieces and eyes
• Make it look like a favorite bug (See samples: bee or ladybug)
• Add a label-This is optional (ie: "Andrew's Bug Jar" or "I love Bugs"
• Done--Go catch some bugs!

Notes:

• 16 oz Peanut butter jars work well
• If you use glass jars be careful! Glass is not recommended for small children.
• As a recycle project we suggest you as many recycled materials as possible

Options / Ideas:

• You can paint the jar top instead of using craft foam
• Use a mason jar and put a screen on top (particularly good for lightening bugs) see sample:
• Add a handle
• Make tiny holes in the lid or jar

What About Bugs?

Some Ideas for catching bugs

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