Painting for Charity - Ladybug Girl Chair

Recently, I was asked to donate a hand painted item to a silent auction for neonatal care. I often find it difficult to come up with a unique idea that will attract high bids. However, I had recently purchased three darling books from a series called Ladybug Girl and knew that I wanted to paint a "Ladybug" chair. 

To my surprise, while perusing the shelves at the local Salvation Army store with my "Thrift Queen" partner, Shari of Swinging On A Star Creations , we literally fell over the boxes of chairs that were stacked on the floor.  They were unsold stock from Target.....yes, TARGET!!! They were priced at $4.99 and $6.99.  Of course, I took them all home....

  

Here sit the pieces ready for painting and assembly. 

                                 

Next step....lots of sanding, priming and painting in a ladybug design and finally assembly.  I have to admit, I had a few extra screws left over.....oops!

        

I then found a pair of red fairy wings at the Dollar Store that I knew once embellished would add a touch of whimsy to the auction item.  So, I purchased 1" black furry balls and glued them to the wings, backed them with black felt circles and then added a twist of tulle.

I completed the auction package with a ladybug pillow and blanket, ladybug purse and a ladybug stuffed animal. 

And, on display for the auction...

Little Miss Ladybug Girl raised $275 for neonatal care!!!

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