Lady's, please.

                When you're done painting your paper mache, what should you do with it? Leaving it alone makes it seem very lonely, so why not do a DIY project to liven up your creation? This week, I'm using the ladybird model as the centrepiece. 

Things you will need to make this 

1) Leaves

2) Small ladybirds

3) Cork board frame

4) Any strong glue/adhesive

5) A painted ladybug paper mache

Cut off the stems of the leaves (if any)













 Try to get a big pile of leaves.

Ideally, enough to cover the cork board.

Begin gluing the leaves to the cork board. Try not to use too much glue when doing this as it could get messy. You can glue the leaves in any manner you want, but I followed the Fibonacci sequence when pasting the leaves onto the board for a more natural look.

Slide the later leaves under the previous ones for a more organic look. While its harder to do than just sticking it on top, it'll look better in the end.

It should look something like this when done and dry.

Full sequence of leaves stuck onto cork board. Didn't manage to follow the Fibonacci sequence entirely as some of the glue had already dried and hardened, making it impossible to slide under.
 
For extra decoration, I added some foam maple leaves to the side of the board. 

Glue the centrepiece..... in the centre. Be mindful that your piece is glued to the leaves rather than the board itself, so do not swing it around too quickly, at least until the glue dries.

Stick little ladybugs all around the centrepiece. These are store bought and cost about RM6.00 ~1.50USD for a large bag (50 pieces or more).

Stick the little ladybugs all around the motherbug. You're done. For added brightness, spray a thin layer of shellac.










AAaaannnnndddd...... you're done.

p.s. Did u notice there is 1 "sesatbug" going in the wrong direction?