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Simple watercolor leaves for your ladybug

June 6, 2018 by Sandy Allnock 11 Comments [featured_image}

 

Watercolor leaves for your ladybug

Did you ever catch bugs as a child, and keep them in little jars? I remember doing that – fireflies, ladybugs….we’d poke holes in the lids, tuck leaves in and add a few drops of water in hopes of keeping the little creatures alive. Alas, I eventually learned that these critters were never meant to live in jars! But – with stamps, I can return to the joy of watching a ladybug crawl along a leaf – but by painting it! Watch the video to see some simple tips to create graphic leaves to feed your Honey Bee Little Ladies! Watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube.

You could make endless cards with these little buggies….so many diffferent leaves and angles. Add a light blue wash for a sky background before painting the leaves and change it up even more!

Supplies

Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. Compensated affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support toward the costs of running this blog! Read more.

  • Honey Bee Clear Stamps, Little Ladies
  • Honey Cuts Dies, Little Ladies
  • Lawn Fawn Ink Pad, Jet Black
  • Canson Arches French Bound Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad 9×12
  • DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors:
    • Sap Green
    • Green Apatite Genuine (PrimaTek)
    • Transparent Pyrrol Orange
    • Lunar Black
  • Silver Brush Black Velvet Watercolor Brushes, Short Round 12
  • Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies, Classic Block Alpha by Julie Ebersole
  • Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Tabs

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  1. ANDREA HASTILOW says

    June 10, 2018 at 5:24 am

    So cute, it’s their smiled that make me laugh the most, I’m going to really look at the next one I see in the garden to see if it’s smiling too. Great set of happy cards so nicely done as always from you.
    According to Pixar, A Bugs Life. ladybird can be male or female, there’s a little scene where he explains because other hugs were calling him she. Very funny !

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  2. Megan N says

    June 8, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Action wobblers! I said it out loud as if we were actually hanging out and you could hear me 🙂

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  3. Gab says

    June 8, 2018 at 3:39 am

    These are just fantastic !

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  4. Billie A says

    June 6, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Yes I collected ladybugs and other fun bugs when I was a kid.. Awesome cards and love the leaves you created. Great scenes for those cute precious ladybugs. The Hi was perfect.

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  5. lorraine turner says

    June 6, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    A great tutorial Sandy, I love watching your YouTube channel because I learn so much and your tutorials are so interesting. Thank you. :O)

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  6. Teresa Doyle says

    June 6, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    OK, as soon as it warms up I am taking some simple images and stamping them off and going outside and just water colouring for the heck of it! These could NOT be any cuter. It looks so easy when you do it! LOL
    Beautifully done Sandy!

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  7. Henriëtte says

    June 6, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    They are so cute Sandy, thanks for this lovely cards and for showing how to make beautiful stems and leaves.

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  8. Jan Castle says

    June 6, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Oh sooooo cute….TFS Sandy!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  9. Lydia says

    June 6, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Cute cards. I love watching you watercolor and create your own scenes around your stamped image. Love watching your videos.

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  10. Diane Loughrey says

    June 6, 2018 at 6:35 am

    These make me smile. So cute.

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  11. Gini K says

    June 6, 2018 at 5:15 am

    Sweet stamp set, very clever cards – love the BIG leaves! Great idea to get those of us who are still lacking confidence with watercolors to do a fun project… Or just fun for everyone. Thank You!

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