Saturday, July 4, 2009

Lighting Bug Keeper




This was inspired by a idea my friend Jody ( theJodster) seen at D.A.I.S.I.E Company this is my version I made for my grand-daughter to catch and save lighting bugs...her and brother both love to catch them and giggle as they squirm in thier hands..this way they can house them for short time and see them close up...they light up the whole inside of the canisiter...I used graphics from PCCrafter
Firefly House

1 plastic container, I used a 16 oz. cappuccino mix container
Scrap pieces of plastic screen
Sticker paper
Modge Podge
Tacky Glue
Sharp scissors or craft knife.

Graphics used: Bed Bugs 2 by Tammy Sherman

1). Cut opening in front and lid of container. Cut plastic screen to fit openings..with tacky glue into place. Let dry thoroughly

2.) Choose graphics and size to fit on all sides and around opening in the front.…cut out and apply to front, sides and back of container..I put this poem on the back side….Firefly, Firefly come tonight,
Show me some cheer and pure delight,
Please come fly within my site.
Written by: DeeDee Johnson

3.) Embellish with glitter and things as desired.


Idea for this sent to me by thejodester……

7 comments:

Jody said...

Yeah! it is De-"Light"-ful......giggle, another great creation Dee ;o)

Nita said...

I love this idea!!! I know Danika will love catching bugs and putting them inside! Emma and Alex would love it...I'll have to look for a container and make them one.

Crafty Tami said...

This is such a cute project Dee Dee.

What an nice upgrade from the old Mason jars we used when I was a kid!

Brenda said...

WOW another GREAT project....I get sooo inspired from your blog!!!
You are sooo talented Dee Dee!!!
hugs
Brenda

Paula said...

Now that is just too fun. Good idea and cute!

Let it Shine said...

Such a CUTE idea! Will be borrowing this idea from you to make for my daughter!!! Looks adorable!!

Let it Shine said...

Such a CUTE idea! Will be borrowing this idea from you to make for my daughter!!! Looks adorable!!