Hey there! Welcome to Decorate and More with Tip! Today’s the $10 on the 10th Blog Hop, this month’s we are sharing inspiration on Lady Bugs! I am joining 4 talented bloggers to share what we created for under $10. At the bottom of my page I will have all of the participant’s links for you.
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I decided to do a lady bug wreath, I couldn’t find a lady bug anywhere to place on my wreath, so I pulled out my creative side to make my own lady bug decoration. I had this old Dollar Tree plaque that I used for a Christmas wreath two years ago. {CHRISTMAS WREATH} Since then the wording fell off, you know me well enough to know I kept it. 🙂 This will work perfect for my lady bug. I hand drew a lady bug to trace out on to the board.
I took my pencil and scribbled on the back of the lady bug pattern and traced it out on to the Christmas board.
To cut the lady bug out I used a jigsaw, to remove the Christmas print from the board I used my hand sander. I drilled one hole on the left side of the lady bug to run a wire through to attach the lady bug to the wreath.
I drew the details for the lady bug on the board.
Painted the lady bug red and black with black polka dots and white highlights.
Since the lady bug will be outside I applied two coats of brush on sealer.
Now I have a cute lady bug for my wreath, I am using the grapevine wreath I always use to decorate our front door.
I placed two pipe cleaners in the drilled holes to attach the lady bug to the wreath.
For this wreath I will be using three Dollar Tree floral bundles, fiscus leaves, spider plant, poppies and bellflowers. I will be using leaves from my Fiscus tree as well. I have been using those a lot in my wreaths since I revamped my tree.
I placed the fiscus branches all around the lady bug, sticking the stems into the wreath.
Cutting the spider plant into separate pieces, placing them into the wreath .
Adding the two bundles of flowers, cutting them off the bundle as well.
I made a loop bow with three types of ribbon, red polka dots, black stripes and a red gingham.
I think my DIY lady bug looks adorable on the wreath, don’t you?
Now to hang it up on our front door.
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Let’s see my friend’s ladybug inspiration. Click on their names it will take you right over to their blogs.
Tammy – Patina & Paint
Patti – Pandora’s Box
Barbara – French Ethereal
Allyson – Southern Sunflowers
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂