Ladybug,Ladybug,Fly away Home!

rochelle_2006

15 years ago

Your in trouble,I've learned to post pictures!

The BB in the last picture, bottom right, is a ball that was my mothers and I made it in 2006 when I first joined the forum,it was made two months after I lost her. My Mom's nickname was Ladybug so I think of her everytime I see one! I saw a Ladybug made by Kweenofkings so I had to try one. I think everyone got one for Christmas!

I never thought I liked BB's but I have made several. I guess because it is a good place to start,and you can do it while you watch Fox News.

The Ladybug tire planter was made by Kweenofkings for my B-Day I love it!

Happy Junking,

Rochelle

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Bright199
15 years ago
Hurray for you... So glad you can post pictures!!! Totally love the ladybugs!!
weave1022
15 years ago
How cute is that!! Love the planter too!!
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gardeningpeggy
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what a great rememberance of your mother! Good Job!!! Love the lady bugs....
luna_llena_feliz
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Those ladybugs can just fly right over to this home! lol! Those are so cute! How did you make the eyes and mouths? And the planter is a great way to recycle an old tire! I just adore them!
concretenprimroses
15 years ago
Sooo fun. And what a cute nick name your mom had! Nice way to remember her. I love the way the planter is painted too.
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katishooked
15 years ago
I'VE BEEN HANGING ABOUT FOR 2 MONTHS AND LEARNING FROM ALL THE TALENT HERE. ROCHELLE U'R LADY BUGS HIT HOME. MY FAVS TOO. LUV, LUV LUV 'EM. DEFINITELY WILL DO SOME. OH AND WILL GET SOME OF MY PICS POSTED WHEN I GET THE TIME.

KATHY
craftylady-2006
15 years ago
These are simply adorable, I love 'em. Bless you to remember your Mom this way.

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imjustsam
15 years ago
Your BB and tire planter are terrific. I would love to get them for Christmas.(my birthady is only weeks away hint-hint).I have never given away anything as a Christmas gift and I would love to do this instead of stuff from the mall. I havent worked in a couple years now and I have more time than I do money. Maybe I should implement this new tradition this year. Thanks for sharing.
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15 years ago
Just to let you know the eyes are the large clear jems,with the eye painted on the back.
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kat4kittens2002
15 years ago
hi rochelle,
love your mother's nickname...my friend had a little girl almost 3 yrs ago now..i gave her the nickname name ladybug! she calls me nana kat..would love to have a bb like the ones u created..they r just too cute!
thanks for sharing the photos! what a lovely way to remember your mother...
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Hi, Rochelle! OK!I've got to do one of those so I have to bookmark that!!! You done an excellent job! They are precious! By the way, I will be in Henryetta tomorrow,( how cowinky- dinky is that??!!) I live in Sapulpa now, but I lived in Henryetta for about 10 years! My daughter went to school there until 5th grade, but that was a long time ago.Who knows, maybe we know each other!!
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akup_a
15 years ago
Those are the cutest lady bugs I've ever seen. They're just so round & huggable! You did a great job and what a way to display your memories.
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They look so happy! Great job!
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That looks awesome grouped together like that! I love it!!!

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