It all started for me last summer while I was shopping with my granddaughter Fiona. We were exchanging sizes and couldn't find the same item. Fiona saw this cute Owl T-shirt..she wanted it - Badly. Odd because it wasn't even in her fav color pink. So after that I noticed me looking at them...especially for children. They are on coin purses, T-shirts, blankets, pillows, banners and even cute bobble bodied figurines.
Now I am even pinning ideas on my Pinterest board with various Owl cards which is what led me to an idea for crafting and owl card for my grandchildren...an Owl Valentine.
After searching a bit it seemed like since I wasn't finding a pattern, would just make my own. It is based off of a clever idea I saw on Sister's Stuff who also was inspired from another idea at Family Fun, LOL.
These are on thier way to my grandkids... each little Owl has a slightly different message on the back.
Heres what I used to make these cute OWL valentines :
- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" solid color cardstock (cut one end off to make it two pieces; 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 and 4 1/4x 1 1/4")
- 3 1/2 x 4" patterned paper or cardstock
- 2 scallop die cut outs 1 1/4"
- 2 circle die cut outs 7/8" white paper
- 2 circle die cut outs 3/8" black paper
- 1 triangle yellow paper
- Vine Street Stampin Up Embossing folder
- Sizzix Big Shot
- glitter glue
I curved the bottom corners of my printed paper then centered it on my solid card stock. Using a decorative edged scissor I trimmed a scant edge from the sides of the solid card stock. Apply glitter glue to edge if desired. Glue patterned paper on top of solid, top edge lined up, sides centered.
Next I ran the 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" solid card stock through the Big Shot using the Vine Street folder, (either way is cute). Measure center, cut from center to left diagonally, repeat center to right. Glue to top of patterned paper with point facing down.
For the eyes layer scallop circle, next the larger circle. finally the smaller circle for the pupil. Position the pupils for your preferred expression ;) I think eyelashes might be adorable too...next time ;) Oh....and don't forget the triangle of yellow for your owl's beak. isn't Owl simply adorable!! Not wanting to spoil the fun for the family I waited to post this until after Valentines Day. You say JUNE??? Well don't you think this design could be ever so clever whipped up in summery colors and themed around fun Owl'y play on words like Owl'ways love your company, "Owl" bet you've been busy, Who-oo wants to come camping? Calling All Night Owls...It's a sleepover!
I'd love to see your ideas!!
