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    Posted 3 years ago

    jscott0363
    (903 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    It’s Springtime and all of the little insects will be emerging very soon, so I thought I’d get ahead of the game bring this little one out early. It’s a cast iron Ladybug. She’s actually a key keeper that stays outside of our home. I'm certain that she's not vintage yet, but will be one day. There are so many of these on the market today, but I wanted this one to be different from those, so I painted her the way she should be. She’s small and measures 3” in diameter and 1 3/4” tall.

    Thanks for stopping in for a look!!
    Scott

    Comments

    1. Newfld Newfld, 3 years ago
      Very pretty ladybug, her paint colors are super realistic great job Scott - and what a clever key keeper design
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Jenni,
      Thank you so very much!! It is most definitely a clever design.
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      BHIFOS,
      kwqd,
      fortapache,
      vcal,
      Kevin,
      Jenni,
      Dave
      and
      Kyra
      Many thanks to you all for the loves, comment and for stopping in!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      kivatintz,
      Thanks so much for the love and for stopping by!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thanks Searching1!! No, we don’t keep keys inside it. Though it’s a key keeper, we only use it for decorative purposes only.
    6. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 3 years ago
      Nice paint job, I love ladybug items, I would be wary of using itfora key, but pretty !~
    7. RichmondLori RichmondLori, 3 years ago
      Very nice. These type of bugs are okay. Those hairy spiders I can live without. Nice job -
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Phil,
      Thanks very much!! I'd never want to use it as a key keeper either. In fact, we keep no hidden keys anywhere outdoors. In today's world, that's a bit too risky.
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Hi Lori!!
      Thank you!! The only spiders I like are the beautiful garden spiders that eat all of the flying pests in my landscape. I do love ladybugs too!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Searching1,
      Phil,
      BB2
      and
      Lori
      Thank you all very much for the loves, comments and for stopping in!!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Alfie,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!!
    12. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 3 years ago
      Love it and your paint job. I have been seeing a lot of the real thing around here!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      vintagelamp,
      Thanks so very much for the wonderful comment!! I expect to be seeing some around central Kentucky soon.
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Watchsearcher
      and
      vintagelamp
      Thank you both very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!
    15. Cisum Cisum, 3 years ago
      At A Certain Time Of The Year, These Show Up Out Of Nowhere..In Droves. They Stick Around Awhile And Poof! They Are Gone As Quick As They Came.

      Thomas.
    16. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thomas,
      You’re absolutely right about that. I’m hoping that the stink bugs don’t come back like they did last year. They were horrible last year!! And saw the first one this morning in my garage!!
    17. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Vynil
      and
      Thomas
      Thanks guys for the loves, comment and for stopping in!!
    18. rancherswife rancherswife, 3 years ago
      From scaquarium.org “ Historically and cross-culturally, ladybugs are believed to be talismans of luck.” It goes on to comment that some people say if a ladybug lands on you you count the dots and that tells you how many years in a row you will have good luck! Just thought I’d send a little positive feedback for your wonderful little ladybug! Thanks for sharing, jscott0363!
    19. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thanks very much rancherswife!! Such wonderful information. Thanks also for the love!!
    20. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      GianaMZ,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    21. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thanks Eileen!! I have a lot of ladybugs in my landscape, as well as a huge assortment of lizards. So thankfully, I've never once had to spray for aphids or any other pests.
    22. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      Lori,
      Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    23. jscott0363 jscott0363, 9 months ago
      Jenni,
      Thanks so very much for the love and for stopping in!!

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