Wooden ladybird V1 – plywood silhouette for crafting

The first rays of sunshine come through the window. Brushes and paints are laid out on the table. And your children can't wait to start painting. A wooden ladybird is made for afternoons like this. The untreated plywood silhouette readily takes paint, glue and ideas. The plain cutout becomes your spring decoration for the window, a wreath or the children's room.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling straight away – because the wood is untreated and left in its natural state.
• Your craft project turns out neat, even in children's hands – thanks to the smooth, laser-cut edges without splinters.
• You get exactly the size that suits your idea – because the wooden ladybird is available from 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can decorate wreaths, door signs or wood slices with no fuss – the flat silhouette is easy to glue on.
• Planning group projects or shop decorations is easy – because the cutout is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden ladybird makes a difference in everyday life

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A ladybird you design yourself tells the story of the afternoon it was made. Classic red with black spots or just the way you like it: you decide how it ends up looking. That way you create spring and garden decorations that really suit your home. And they bring joy year after year.

Material & finish

The ladybird is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. The laser cut gives clean, smooth edges. It also leaves the typical brown edge that brings out the outline nicely. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. So you can paint, oil or decorate it straight away. As a natural material, it varies in shade and shows fine structures in the grain. Now and then there are small knots. This makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: ladybird (flat silhouette)
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden ladybird

• At a crafting afternoon with children: everyone paints their own ladybird. Afterwards a whole family of home-made good-luck symbols hangs in the window.
• On the spring wreath on your front door: glue on one or two ladybirds. Your door then welcomes guests with a colourful greeting.
• On wood slices or door signs: glue on the flat silhouette, add some lettering and you're done. It makes a personal gift or a name sign for the children's room.
• In nursery, school or a craft group: with a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100, every child gets a blank. You don't have to cut anything out beforehand.
• In a florist's, café or at the weekly market: large ladybirds up to 50 cm in the shop window or on the counter mark the season. They are quick to put up and can be combined in new ways every year.

Good to know about the ladybird

The ladybird has been seen as a symbol of good luck for centuries. Its name goes back to the Virgin Mary ("Our Lady"). Farmers once revered this useful aphid hunter as a gift from heaven. That's why the motif suits not only spring and garden decorations. It also works for greetings cards, gift tags and New Year wishes.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. As the wood is untreated, it's best to store the cutout somewhere dry. If your ladybird is going to hang outdoors on a wreath or in the garden, protect it first with paint, oil or varnish. That way it stays looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What's included: wooden ladybird in the chosen size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the ladybird straight away? Yes. The plywood is untreated and neither varnished nor glazed. Paint, glue or oil adhere directly to the surface.

Why does the cutout have a brown edge? The ladybird is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge that brings out the outline. The laser cut also gives smooth edges.

Does every ladybird look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in shade and shows structures in the grain. Now and then there are small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

Is the ladybird suitable for outdoor use? The wood is untreated. For garden or outdoor decorations, you should paint, oil or varnish it first to protect it from moisture.

Can I combine several sizes? Yes. The height is available from 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. So you can put large and small ladybirds together into a ladybird family, for example.

Picture the moment your hand-painted ladybird hangs in the window. Spring suddenly feels a little closer. Just choose your size and quantity – you design the rest.