Hello! I’m back and blowing the dust off this blog! Sorry it’s been so long. Life well and truly got in the way! I hope you are all well?!
I’ve seen a few of these ladybird invites around and wanted to have a go at making some. They are very cute and perfect for a summer party. (I’ve been very minimal and haven’t put any eyes on mine – but it would be easy to glue some wobbly eyes on if you wanted to).
I also thought this would make a great 30 minute craft project for young children so I’ve made a colour-in version that you can print off.
I hope you are all having a lovely summer. We are basking in the sunshine in the UK at the moment which is lovely!
YOU WILL NEED:
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+ Good quality A4 paper or thin card (in red and white)
+ Paper for envelope
+ Scissors
+ Small split pins
+ Wobbly eyes (optional)
HOW TO
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1. Print out the templates (see templates below). Set your printing preferences to ‘photo’ and ‘grayscale’. Cut carefully around the outside of the templates.
2. Pierce a hole in the wings and body – you can use a large needle or compass point. Thread the split pin through the holes and pull back the legs on the reverse.
3. Make envelope (see templates below).
4. Write your invitations and send!
TEMPLATES
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Invitation body (print on white paper/card) [pdf]
Invitation wings (print on white paper/card) [pdf]
Envelope template [pdf]
‘Cut and Colour’ Ladybird [pdf]
Happy crafting
Kate ^_^
Hi Kate, Where do you get those teeny weeny split pins from? They are so much nicer than the “normal” size ones!
Hi Louise,
I got them from WHSmiths years ago. I would imagine that you can buy them in most larger craft stores. ^_^
Can you tell me the size of those splitpins?
Absolutely adorable – I love your work!
Love this! They are just the cutest invitations ever!
Elizabeth’s Boredom
Hi Lene,
They are 8mm long and the head is 2mm wide – they are pretty tiny x
so lovely c’est absolument adorable !
Thank you very much for your reply.
I’ll make a google search a bit easier :o)
Welcome back 😉
Your ladybug is awesome!
My daughter likes this idea, we are to follow your instructions. Thank you
Can you remove the text on the body template please? So i can make a letter through it.
Thank you ever so much for sharing your work, it is really appreciated
well, how nice I enjoyed doing this, thank you for sharing
very useful and super fun!! thank you :))
So fun for kids!
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