Purple Ladybug Commitment to Corporate Responsibility
At Purple Ladybug, we understand the importance of corporate responsibility, and are making concerted efforts to embed it into our values and operations. Our family-run business, born out of a passion for creativity and inspired by our own children, is committed to making a positive impact on families, society, and the environment. We take pride in our award-winning craft kits that bring joy and spark creativity in children, tweens, and teens, while also serving as a screen-free outlet for creative expression.
Our Commitment:
1. Ethical Business Practices:
- We uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all aspects of our business operations.
- Accountability and decency are at the core of our decision-making processes.
2. Quality and Safety:
- We are unwavering in our commitment to quality and safety in our craft kits.
- All our products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet or exceed required safety standards.
3. Environmental Sustainability:
- We strive to minimize our environmental footprint by reducing waste, and using sustainable materials in our manufacturing and packaging processes.
- We are continuously exploring ways to improve the sustainability of our products and operations.
4. Community Engagement:
- We actively support local communities through product donations, and partnerships with organizations that align with our values.
- We are dedicated to nurturing creativity in children, fostering their personal growth, and encouraging a love for arts and crafts.
5. Fair Labor Practices:
- We ensure that all employees and partners involved in our business are treated with respect, fairness, and dignity.
- We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates creativity, growth and innovation.
- We are members of The ICTI Ethical Toy Program.
6. Product Responsibility:
- We provide high-quality products that inspire creativity and offer a valuable screen-free experience.
- We maintain transparency about product ingredients by providing product safety information and meeting safety guidelines.
7. Stakeholder Engagement:
- We actively seek input and feedback from our customers, employees, and the crafting community.
- We are committed to responding to concerns and feedback promptly and transparently with the goal of exceeding customer expectations and aiming for customer satisfaction.
8. Sustainable Supply Chain:
- We work with suppliers who share our commitment to responsible business practices.
- We seek to establish long-term relationships with suppliers who share our values.
9. Innovation and Research:
- We invest in research and development to create products that encourage creativity and address the needs of children, tweens, and teens.
- We are growing our industry relationships to share knowledge and best practices.
10. Measurement and Reporting:
- We regularly assess our CSR initiatives, striving for continuous improvement.
- We currently include some goals to improve our social and environmental impact in our annual strategic plan and are working towards including more comprehensive, clear, measurable, and time-bound goals to improve our CSR progress.
We consider our commitment to corporate responsibility as an integral part of who we are and what we want to do with our business. It guides our decisions and actions, ensuring that our products not only bring joy to children but also contribute to a better and more responsible world. We are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, actively seeking opportunities to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about creating your Purple Ladybug brick mosaic
What is the Purple Ladybug Mosaic Builder?
The Purple Ladybug Mosaic Builder turns any photo into a pixel-art brick mosaic — a hands-on building activity where you place coloured bricks one by one to recreate your favourite image.
It makes a great gift or family activity, and the finished mosaic can be displayed as a unique piece of home décor. The bricks can be taken apart and reassembled as many times as you like.
What makes Purple Ladybug different from other mosaic kits?
Our Mosaic Builder tool is completely free to use — no purchase required to generate your preview or download your assembly instructions. Upload your photo, see your mosaic instantly, and download a full PDF guide before you decide to buy a kit.
Most competitors require a unique code from inside the physical box before you can access your assembly instructions. With Purple Ladybug, no code is needed — upload your photo, generate your mosaic, and download your instructions freely, whether you've purchased a kit or are just exploring.
What is the mosaic made of?
All brick elements are made from hard, odourless plastic. Our kits meet all relevant safety certifications.
What size is the mosaic?
Each mosaic is built on a 48×48 grid — that's 2,304 individual bricks. The finished mosaic measures 38 × 38 cm (15 × 15 inches).
How many colours are used?
The kit uses 5 carefully chosen colours: Peach, Salmon, Charcoal, Ivory, and Black. These colours are selected to work together to recreate the light and shadow in portrait photos as accurately as possible.
Which photos work best?
The best results come from:
✓ Close-up portraits — faces cropped tight fill the grid with detail
✓ High contrast subjects — strong light and shadow separate well into 5 colours
✓ Plain or simple backgrounds — keep the focus on the subject
✓ High resolution photos — more source detail = better output
Landscape scenes, group photos, and images with lots of blue or green tones tend to work less well because our palette is optimised for skin tones and warm colours.
Do I need to create an account or pay to use the tool?
No account and no payment needed. The Mosaic Builder is completely free. Upload your photo, generate your mosaic, fine-tune the settings, and download your PDF assembly guide — all at no cost.
Will my photo be stored or shared online?
No. The Mosaic Builder runs entirely in your browser — your photo is never uploaded to any server. It stays on your device at all times and is never shared or stored by Purple Ladybug.
How do I get my assembly instructions?
Once you're happy with your mosaic preview, click Download PDF Instructions. A full assembly guide is generated and downloaded immediately to your device — no code, no account, and no waiting required.
The PDF includes a colour-coded grid showing exactly which brick goes in each position, plus a brick count for each colour so you know exactly what you need.
We're also adding email delivery soon, so you'll be able to have your instructions sent directly to your inbox as well.
What do the adjustment sliders do?
The tool automatically sets the sliders to the best values for your photo. You can also fine-tune manually:
Contrast — strengthens or softens the difference between light and dark areas
Brightness — lightens or darkens the overall image
Sharpness — enhances edges and fine detail
Use Undo Last Change to step back one adjustment and Redo to step forward again. Reset to Auto returns to the default settings.
What are the variation thumbnails?
After you confirm your crop, the tool automatically generates 8 different interpretations of your photo: 4 styles (Balanced, High Contrast, Bright & Soft and Sharp), each at a standard crop and a slightly closer one. Click any thumbnail to load that version as your starting point, then fine-tune with the sliders below.
How long does assembly take?
Most builders complete a 48×48 mosaic in 4–6 hours. Working with a partner can speed things up considerably.
Many people enjoy spreading the build across several sessions — the brick counts in your PDF guide make it easy to pick up exactly where you left off.
Can I fix a mistake if I place a brick in the wrong spot?
Yes. Every kit includes a brick separator tool for safely popping bricks off the board without damaging them. Instructions for using it are included in the manual. Bricks can be removed and repositioned at any time during assembly.
What if I run out of bricks of one colour?
Each kit includes 700 bricks per colour — significantly more than any mosaic design will use. You should never run short. If you do experience an issue, contact us and we'll make it right.
Can children assemble the mosaic?
The mosaic kit is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 8 should be supervised by an adult due to small parts. Building together as a family is one of the best ways to enjoy it!
How do I display the finished mosaic?
Every kit includes 2 removable wall tape strips for hanging your finished mosaic on any smooth wall surface. They hold firmly but remove cleanly without damaging paint or wallpaper.
The tape strips are the easiest way to display your mosaic, but the finished piece can also stand freely on a shelf or desk if you prefer.
I don't like my generated mosaic. Can I try a different look?
Absolutely. The tool lets you try as many times as you like before downloading anything. Try choosing a different variation thumbnail, adjusting the sliders, or re-cropping your photo to focus tighter on the face. There's no limit on previews.
Can I purchase an already-assembled mosaic?
No — the joy of the product is in building it yourself. Creating it by hand is what makes the finished piece meaningful.
Where can I buy a Purple Ladybug mosaic kit?
Kits are available at plbfun.com.
My question isn't answered here. How do I get help?
Reach out to us at support@plbfun.com and we'll be happy to help.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help with anything not covered above.