{"id":19230,"date":"2017-03-08T14:37:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T14:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/?p=19230"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:42:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T13:42:04","slug":"recycled-milk-jug-dragonfly-craft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/recycled-milk-jug-dragonfly-craft\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycled Milk Jug Dragonfly Craft &#8211; Sharpies and Alcohol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I still remember seeing my first big dragonfly when I was a girl. I was totally captivated by its gorgeous iridescence! \u00a0This <strong>Recycled Milk Jug Dragonfly Craft<\/strong> uses a sharpie and alcohol colouring method to give a stunning tie dye effect to the dragonfly\u2019s wings. Such a pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer and Earth Day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19203 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. #recycledcrafts #dragonfly #dragonflies #milkjugcrafts #pondcrafts #earthday #earthdaycrafts #springcrafts #summercrafts #sharpies #sharpiecrafts #insects #insectcrafts #kidscrafts #craftsforkids #kidsactivities #kidscraftroom\" width=\"690\" height=\"1719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-Pin.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-Pin-600x1495.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-Pin-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-Pin-411x1024.jpg 411w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-Pin.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>We always have an abundance of plastic milk jugs and I love finding new ways to get creative with them. Their semi-transparence lends them so well to suncatchers and <a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/topics\/animals-insects-art-crafts-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insect crafts.<\/a> We loved using them to make gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/valentine-craft-jewelled-milk-bottle-sun-catchers\/\">Jewelled Hearts Suncatchers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/rocking-easter-chick-recycled-craft\/\">Cute Rocking Chicks<\/a>, and even some fun <a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/homemade-easter-baskets-recycled-milk-bottles\/\">Easter Baskets<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-19230 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium\"><figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/valentine-craft-jewelled-milk-bottle-sun-catchers\/\" class=\"no-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"JEWELLED HEART SUNCATCHERS are so pretty! This is an easy recycled craft for kids and they make lovely gifts too. A great kids craft for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Summer. #valentine #valentinesday #valentinesdaycraft #valentinecraft #valentinescrafts #valentinecrafts #valentinesdayforkids #heart #love #heartcrafts #upcycledcraft #recycledcraft #suncatchers #suncatchercrafts #kidsart #ECE #kidscrafts #kidscraft #kidscrafts101 #craftsforkids #preschool #preK #earlyyears\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-18474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Jewelled-Heart-Suncatchers-square.jpg\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-2-18474\">\n\t\t\t\tJewelled Heart Suncatchers\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"gallery-icon portrait\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/rocking-easter-chick-recycled-craft\/\" class=\"no-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rocking-Easter-Chick-178x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Cute Rocking Chick - a fun recycled Easter craft for kids.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-10187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rocking-Easter-Chick-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rocking-Easter-Chick-600x1014.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rocking-Easter-Chick-606x1024.jpg 606w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rocking-Easter-Chick.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rocking-Easter-Chick.jpg\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-2-10187\">\n\t\t\t\tMilk Jug Rocking Chicks\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/homemade-easter-baskets-recycled-milk-bottles\/\" class=\"no-lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"CUTE EASTER BASKETS a recycled milk jug craft. This recycled Easter craft for kids is lots of fun. Homemade Easter baskets to decorate for egg hunts or cute Easter gifts! #easter #easterbasket #easterbaskets #eastercrafts #easterideas #recycledcrafts #kidscrafts #craftsforkids #kidscraftroom #easteregghunts #eastereggs\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-14765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Easter-Baskets-Milk-Jug-Craft-square.jpg\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-2-14765\">\n\t\t\t\tMilk Jug Easter Baskets\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>I first came across the sharpie and alcohol colouring method being used by the lovely <a href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackie from Happy Hooligans<\/a>. She made some <a href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/homemade-bookmarks-sharpies-rubbing-alcohol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gorgeous tie dyed bookmarks from old plastic vinegar bottles<\/a>\u00a0and I\u2019ve been wanting to try the idea ever since!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-3.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-3-600x348.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-3-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This insect dragonfly craft seemed like the perfect opportunity to experiment with sharpies and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mwPIdC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rubbing alcohol<\/a> ourselves and I just love how they turned out.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #28d0d7;\">Recycled Milk Jug Dragonfly Craft Tutorial Using Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19205 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square.jpg\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #28d0d7;\">Dragonfly Craft Supplies<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Large Plastic Milk Jugs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mhM32O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpies US <\/a>\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lYnQvN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mwPIdC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rubbing Alcohol US<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lAiafk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lAfL4q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue Gun US<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mSaK7m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #28d0d7;\">How To Make A Recycled Milk Jug Dragonfly Craft<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-finished-2.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-finished-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-finished-2-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-finished-2-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-finished-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>We started our dragonfly craft by looking at photographs of real dragonflies to get an idea of the proportions and body parts of this fascinating insect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19218 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 1 - uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-1-600x377.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-1-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Using our plastic milk jug we cut out a long rectangle for the body (head, thorax and abdomen) and two sets of wings each about 1 and a half times the length of the body.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ilk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 2 - uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ilk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ilk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-2-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ilk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-2-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/ilk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Next we coloured in the body in stripes with bright <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mhM32O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpie pens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 4- uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-4-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-4-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The wings were coloured more randomly. We chose different colour sets for each dragonfly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-6.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 6- uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-6-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-6-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Then we followed <a href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/homemade-bookmarks-sharpies-rubbing-alcohol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackie\u2019s instructions to apply the rubbing alcohol<\/a> to create a lovely mottled tie dye look.<\/p>\n<p>We finished off our homemade dragonflies\u2019 wings by drawing on some veins with the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mhM32O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-7.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 7- uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-7-600x393.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-7-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-7.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To make the dragonfly\u2019s body we tightly rolled the plastic rectangle and used a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lAfL4q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue gun<\/a> to hold it in place. We tried to make it slightly wider at the head end and narrower at the tail end.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-8.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 8- uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-8-600x388.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-8-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-8.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Then we glued on a pair of forewings and hindwings and some cute googly eyes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-5.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT step 5- uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-5-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-5-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-step-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Lastly our dragonfly craft needed its 6 insect legs so we snipped some out from the milk jug plastic, coloured them black with a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mhM32O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpie <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lAfL4q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue gunned <\/a>them in place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19200 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day. \" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-square-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The results are stunning and I just adore how iridescent our milk jug dragonfly craft looks!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-pin-image.jpg\" alt=\"RECYCLED MILK JUG DRAGONFLY CRAFT uses sharpie and alcohol colouring to give a stunning tie dye effect. A pretty insect craft for Spring, Summer &amp; Earth Day.\" width=\"690\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-pin-image.jpg 690w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-pin-image-600x1017.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-pin-image-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-pin-image-604x1024.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Milk-Jug-Dragonfly-Craft-pin-image.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve teamed up with some other wonderful kid craft bloggers to bring you this milk jug dragonfly craft. Do check out their lovely recycled insect crafts too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19287\" src=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/insects3.jpg\" alt=\"Gorgeous recycled insect crafts for kids. Great for Spring, Summer and Earth Day.\" width=\"615\" height=\"1087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/insects3.jpg 615w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/insects3-600x1060.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/insects3-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/insects3-579x1024.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/insects3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/iheartcraftythings.com\/recycled-bee-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recycled Bee Craft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firefliesandmudpies.com\/how-to-make-a-colorful-caterpillar-suncatcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recycled Lid Caterpillar Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrafttrain.com\/cardboard-tube-grasshopper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardboard Tube Grasshopper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/make-it-your-own.com\/butterfly-wall-hanging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butterfly Wall Hanging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartartsncrafts.com\/recycled-cd-ladybug-kid-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recycled CD Ladybug<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/egg-carton-bee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Egg Carton Bee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More Fun Insect and Animal Crafts To Try:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\"><div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-grid pt-cv-colsys pt-cv-same-height pt-cv-pgregular pt-cv-center\" id=\"pt-cv-view-d7ab31ercq\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"4\" data-cvct=\"2\" data-cvcm=\"1\"><div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\" data-pid=\"204265\"><div class=\"pt-cv-ifield\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/3d-paper-bee-craft\/\" class=\"_self 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