Springtime Ladybug!

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In honor of the first day of Spring, here is a little ladybug to brighten your day!
 

I had some wood scraps left-over from last Fall and decided I better use them.  The first thing I did was draw a pattern and cut it out of an old cereal box.
The pattern was traced on the wood and cut out with my trusty jig saw.
After drilling a hole for the antennae and smoothing the edges with sandpaper, the ladybug was ready for paint. 

The edges were distressed and a little antique-medium was rubbed on.  I curled two pieces of black wire and put them in the drilled hole with a little glue.  The ladybug was done!
I think it's perfect for the kitchen window, don't you?

Thanks for stopping by...I hope you'll share, pin, and comment...I loooove comments!  Have a great week and Happy First Day of Spring!

Comments

  1. BarbaraMarch 21, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    He looks so cute and easy. If only I had a jigsaw.

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    1. AnnMarch 21, 2017 at 10:29 PM

      Time for you to get one, Barbara. I'll even send you my pattern!

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  2. Joanne March 21, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    That is adorable! Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Learn. Pinned.

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  3. LeannaMarch 23, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    This is a wonderful little project. Ladybugs are just adorable. Pinning.

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    1. AnnMarch 23, 2017 at 8:28 PM

      Thank you, Leanna. So glad you stopped by!

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  4. Roseann HamptonMarch 25, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    What a fun project! I love when I see real ladybugs in my garden!

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    1. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM

      Thank you, Roseann. They are one of my favorites!

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  5. Rhonda Gales March 26, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    This is so adorable and perfect for spring. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.

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    1. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 10:13 PM

      Thank you, Rhonda. It's been pretty chilly here, Spring has to be just around the corner, right?

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  6. My thrift store addictionMarch 26, 2017 at 10:53 PM

    Aww, I'm partial to ladybugs, and yours is adorable! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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  7. VickyAugust 6, 2019 at 1:53 PM

    Is there a way to pin this? So cute and I have a jig saw!!

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    1. AnnAugust 6, 2019 at 3:51 PM

      Yes, Vicky. You should be able to pin it right from my blog. Do you have a browser button for Pinterest?

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