Evenly line up 7 regular size popsicle sticks, using your hot glue gun, run a line of hot glue the entire length of a small popsicle stick & press it horizontally onto one end of the 7 sticks - repeat this step on the other end as well.

Once the hot glue has set, flip the board over and coat with an even layer of red paint, let dry.

While the paint is drying you can cut out 2 heart-shaped pieces for the wings and decorate them as desired.

Now you are ready to glue on the eyes and using the paint pen or marker to draw on the hairline, heart-shaped nose, and mouth. You can also use the paint pen or marker to add hearts or dots to the body.

For the antennas, cut the pipe cleaner in half and attach it from the back of the board - if desired, add craft poms to the end of each pipe cleaner. Attach the wings with glue from the back of the board as well.

Your Popsicle Stick Love Bug is now complete!