Ladybug made from ribbons

Today we will look at a detailed master class on making a ladybug from satin ribbons. This ladybug can be glued either to a children's hoop or to a hairpin. Such an unusual accessory will perfectly complement any outfit of your little princess, and at the same time will look very unusual and quite original. Handmade jewelry is considered quite valuable and unique in the modern world.

What do we take for this creation:
• Red satin ribbon 5 cm wide, two meters;
• Black satin ribbon 5 cm wide, about 0.5 meters;
• Lighter;
• Sharp scissors;
• Ruler;
• Pencil;
• Tweezers;
• Glue gun;
• Thick cardboard for the base, a small cut.




So let's get started. We take a red satin ribbon and measure out equal squares measuring 5 by 5 cm. We should get 38-40 of them. We have cut it, now we take a lighter and process the edges on each square so that the ribbon does not unravel.




We get ready-made red blanks for the petals.




Now we take a black satin ribbon and cut it into squares, also 5 by 5 cm, approximately 12-13 pieces.




We also take a lighter and process the edges.We get black blanks for the petals.




Take one red square and fold it diagonally.




Then fold it diagonally a second time. And also for the third time.




Now we take tweezers, insert the petal into it, and squeeze it. Using sharp scissors, cut the petal obliquely, as in the photo below.




Use a lighter to carefully process the petal sections.

We unfold it carefully and straighten it, we get this red petal.




We also make a black petal in the same way as the red one. Fold diagonally once.




Then we also insert the second and third into tweezers and cut off the edges. In black petals, the cuts can be made a little larger, and accordingly the petals will be a little smaller than red ones.




We burn the cuts with a lighter and straighten the petal.




This is how we make all the petals from red and black squares. Cut out an oval from red pearlescent cardboard. We cut off one side at the top, this will be the cow's head.




Making the head of a ladybug. I made it from cotton pads in several layers, and then covered it and trimmed it with black tape. You can also use a button or a ready-made half-bead. Glue the head with a glue gun. Now we take the petals and glue some of them together in pairs, you can even glue three petals together. Now we spread the petals evenly and glue them to the cardboard base with a gun.




In each row we gradually add one petal. As you work, it becomes clear how many petals you need to add. Place black petals in the center. So we completely glue all the petals and form a ladybug. All that remains is to glue either a clip-clip or a hoop and the ladybug is ready.If desired, you can add a few green petals as a base, if you allow it to match the color of the outfit. Thanks everyone and good luck!