Sweet Little Ladybug

Today's share was inspired by my sister, Marilyn.  She is always on the lookout for ideas for my crafting.  This was something she spotted in a Current magazine and I told her, "Oh, I can make that with my Curvy Keepsake die!"  

So, with the help of a few tools, here's what I came up with.

For the ears, I mounted two hearts on wire -- for the rest of these, I plan on using window sheets cut into strips.  For the head, I used the smaller balloon from our Balloon Bouquet punch, 140609, located on page 187 of our Annual catalog.  I punched two of these so I can place the wire/window sheet between the two heads.  

I used google eyes and the white chalk maker to create the mouth.  For the black circles, I am going to try using a dauber next time as for this project I used the eraser found on your pencil.  But this took quite a long time to stamp all four sides with the small eraser!

I have many customers that stop and look at my critters and ask, "What do you put inside?"  I always tell them jewelry is a nice touch -- especially an engagement ring or diamond earrings if you wanted to surprise your loved one.  Me?  I put Hershey Kisses inside these for Valentine's Day.  

This will be one of the "critters" you can choose to make in my two- or four-item gift class.   

I hope you enjoy today's share and will stop in to see me soon at Desiree's Craftroom located inside the Branson Mill Craft Village.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'