Are your kids looking for a quick and easy spring craft to create? These buzzing cardboard tube bees are just the thing!
This easy craft does not take long to make and is relatively simple for kids of all ages to create.
1. 3D Bee Sculpture School Project
Is your little artist ready for a next-level challenge? If they’re tired of the usual yellow and black bee crafts, this is the perfect project to get their creative juices flowing.
I was amazed at how this one comes together; it looks complex but is surprisingly simple to create. It’s a fantastic way to build up their crafting skills and experience.
And the best part? You can paint this bee in any wild color combination you can imagine! This one is great for kids in the 6 to 7-year-old range.
2. Recycled Newspaper Bee Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: I Heart Crafty Things
I think this might be one of the smartest crafts around! These bees are not only super cute, they’re also a bit brainy. You use pieces of newspaper for the wings, which is such a cool recycled touch.
This project is all about spreading good vibes and a little knowledge, too. I love the idea of printing out some fun bee facts to use for the wings.
That way, kids get to learn something new every time they play with their creation! It’s an awesome activity for children aged 4 to 5.
3. Cardboard Tube Bee Craft with Yarn
Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy And Buddy
Got some leftover cardboard tubes? This is the ideal way to use them up! This little tube bee is an absolute showstopper with its pretty and vibrant colors.
It’s sure to be an eye-catching decoration anywhere you place it in your house. What a wonderful project to show kids that bees can be super cute. This is a perfect craft for kids between 4 and 5 years old.
4. Bee Activity for Preschoolers
This is the perfect craft if your kid has a school project about bees or if you just want to teach them more about beekeeping and apiculture. I love crafts that are fun and educational.
You can use this activity to teach them all about how honey and wax are made and why they are so useful to humans. It’s an ideal project for kids in the 5 to 6-year-old range.
5. Honey Bee Craft with a Cardboard Tube
Image Source/Tutorial: DIY Craft Hindi
Here’s a craft that is brighter, cuter, and prettier than ever. You can whip up this sweet little honey bee with almost no effort at all. It’s so simple, why not make a whole bunch?
I think making a colorful bee family would be so much fun. Get your cardboard tubes ready and create your own honeybee family today! This activity is great for kids aged 4 to 5 years.
6. Bumble Bee Craft in a Tube
Image Source/Tutorial: Crafting With Kids
How adorable is this little bumblebee peeking out from behind the leaves? This has to be one of the easiest crafts on the list, making it perfect for kids of any age to tackle.
It comes together without a lot of fuss. Since we all know bees love flowers, you could even pop a few fresh flowers into the cardboard tube. It would make your house look and smell amazing!
This craft is especially great for kids from 4 to 5 years old.
7. DIY Bumble Bee with a Cardboard Box
Image Source/Tutorial: Baker Ross
You can make this endearing little bee with just a few threads and some cardboard tubes you have lying around the house. My favorite part has to be its beautiful eyes. They give it so much personality!
This buzzing bee is a fantastic project for kids of any age group because it reminds us not to let anything go to waste. Instead, you can make something beautiful!
8. DIY Cardboard Beehive with Paper
These little worker bees buzzing in front of their beehive are just too cute! This is one of the most adorable and simple crafts you can make.
It’s a great way to make your child more knowledgeable, as they’ll get to understand more about bees and how their colonies work.
You can teach them about worker bees and their process for making both honey and beehives. This project is perfect for kids between 5 and 6.
9. Creative Bee Craft from Cardboard
Image Source/Tutorial: Art Teacher Mrs.
At first glance, this bee craft might seem a little tricky, but trust me, it’s much easier to make than it looks. All you need to do is cut some cardboard into circles of different radii and then arrange them in order. That’s it!
This is a fantastic way to build a bee’s anatomy. Kids around 5 to 7 years old will have a blast with this one.
10. How to Make a Cardboard Bee Condo
Image Source/Tutorial: Kix Cereal
A bee condo is a special place where bees live, and this project shows you how to make your very own. It’s an easy and beautiful craft perfect for you and your child to work on together.
Once it’s done, you can place your DIY condo in your garden or in front of your house and watch the bees buzz all around it. I love this idea! It’s a great activity for kids between 5 and 6 years old.
11. Beehive Paper and Cardboard Craft
This is one of the coolest-looking crafts to make. It might seem a bit intimidating at first, but once you get started, you’ll see how simple it is. The project requires cutting cardboard, so kids might need a little supervision from an adult.
It’s an ideal craft for practicing scissor skills. You just need a bunch of cardboard circles with different radii and then arrange them in sequence to create this amazing piece. A great choice for kids aged 5 to 7.
12. Spring Bee with a Paper Tube
Image Source/Tutorial: Free Kids Crafts
This bee, with its cloud-like wings, looks like it flew straight down from heaven! And look at that beautiful pink blush on its face; it makes the bee look even cuter and prettier.
I love that this project requires minimal skills and can be made so easily. Make this kid-friendly craft today and decorate your home with these heavenly little bees.
I hope you found a craft here that you’re buzzing to try! These projects are so much fun and a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite!
