Due to its sculpted construction, this Felt Spring Beetle is great for our intermediate crafters. You’ll stitch and layer the soft felt wings to create dimensional scalloped edges, then top everything off with hand-cut floral appliqué and delicate embroidery. Though we chose peppy pinks and zingy mango hues, you can customize your sweet beetle with whatever colors you like best!

This little bug may be small, but it’s certainly big on character. While insects might not get the love they deserve, they’re so incredibly important. Beetles in particular are like nature’s handyman — they can do it all. Pollination, pest control, and even waste management (looking at you, dung beetle), they’ve got it all under control. With a resume like that, I’d say a makeover is well-deserved and long overdue. This cute little lady reminds us that everything and everyone has a part to play, and that’s always worth celebrating.  

Looking to grow your insect-inspired collection? Be sure to check out our Papercut Cardstock Articulated Bugs or our Embroidered Felt Insect Banner for even more creative companions.

When you’re finished with your Felt Spring Beetle, you can display it in a shadowbox, on a shelf, or gift it to a bug-lovin’ little one. However you use it, this little cutie is sure to delight. 

Don’t forget to show off your Felt Spring Beetle with #MadeWithLia on Instagram, or upload your pics to our crafters’ community. Happy Crafting!

Stitches used: Blanket stitch, whip stitch, straight stitch, French knot, backstitch, ladder stitch, double-running stitch

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