OK, corny title I know. And there are lots of cute sayings for owl stamps out there too! Anyway, thanks to my UPS guy (substitutes are always behind) finally arriving with my Top Note Die for my Big Shot I was able to complete my next Craft Fair project!! I am so excited I think they turned out adorable. Now I can't take all the credit... in fact, I really can't take any other than the labor involved. I completely copied this idea from Jackie Wright! I saw these on her blog the other day and just HAD to try them. So easy and fun and.. OK, I already said adorable. But I'm allowed to gush since it was in no way my idea. Go visit Jackie and tell her how stinkin' cute they are!!The best thing about these is they are done entirely with Stampin' Up! punches plus the Top Note Die!! I used the scalloped circle, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch and the 3/4" square punch. The cardstock is Kraft, Really Rust, Barely Banana (or So Saffron) and Chocolate Chip. Creamy Caramel ink is sponged around the edges for some dimension. For the beak I folded a 3/4" square in half then kind of bent the outside corners to make little tabs to glue down. I love the dimension this adds for a craft fair item, but if I were to do more of these for a classroom project for my kids I would probably use the photo corner punch for the beak. It would save time and effot and still look cute. Here's a closeup of one: 
Thanks for poppin' in today! I'll see if I can work on my perpetual calendar now and get that posted tomorrow... we'll see. I'm feeling a bit cross-eyed.
Kristin, these are too cute! And you made them your own by using the scallop circle punch and "smooshing" up the nose like that - what a great idea! And I like how you made the eyes, too! Good luck at your craft fair!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love what you've done to customize them! I see you've been very productive getting ready for your craft fair!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I stumbled upon your blog by chance, and I am so glad that I did... I love that you have a number of pages as your goal and you evaluate it every month... I might have to steal that strategy! I love the owls too! Cute! Cute!
ReplyDeleteH"owl" cute are those! Love the dimensional aspect & children would eat them up, because they aren't scary looking at least for the younger crowd. Plus they can symbolize the Fall season as well as H"owl"oween.
ReplyDeleteStampin' Smiles from Ear to Ear,
Ann :)
Oh my goodness - Kristen! These are just the cutest idea!! I've been looking for a "special treat" idea for the trick and treaters that are friends and family and this is IT!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteadorable Kristen! Thanks for sharing. These might see their way into my WCMD open house.
ReplyDeleteOMG these are soo adorable I NEED to try one now!!
ReplyDeletekristin, this is just a total HOOT!!!!I saw this , too and waiting for the perfect time to used my top note. tfs:)
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How cute!! This is my favorite owlie yet! Maybe I'll have to break down and make some for the kiddos at school! TFS!
ReplyDeletethese did turn out super cute, Kristin. Now I have to try them-great job. when is your craft fair?
ReplyDeleteOh these are fantastic - thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteO.K., I've seen the "owl" stuff all over the place with the Top Note die but, yours are THE BEST! They are stinkin', blinkin' and bobbin cute! I think the candy corn goes perfect with this project. Great job- TFS!
ReplyDeleteThese are so very cute! Another wonderful idea for that new Top Note Bigz Die and I love it.
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