Paper Owls

I pinned it and finally did it.  My Pinterest board said I pinned it 11 months ago.  I had bought the paper and the canvas and was just waiting till the motivation hit I guess.

The original owl was taken from Close To My Heart but my pin leads to nowhere so I can't link you to where I found it, it may have been on our Consultant page.  

Anyways here they are and please excuse the photographs.  The weather is really gloomy so lighting was nil.  Then I made the owls a bit glossy making using the flash a frustration. Somethings look  better in person, lol.

Size may be deceiving.  The base under the owls is a 12X12 card stock.  The original  project that I was basing mine on was just the 12x12 size canvas, but I had trouble finding inexpensive 12x12 canvas so I purchased bigger and added the embellishments to the sides.

The pieced owl was done free hand so don't go searching for the template like I did at first.  You can do it!  The embellishments or "yo yo's" were made using the Artiste cartridge from Close To My Heart.  Paper used was Elemental which is discontinued, I had bought it early last year for this project.  I dry embossed the 12x12 backing by scoring lines then sanding the raised area.  The beak and wings were adhered using foam tape to give them height.

Warning:  I used modge podge for the final adhering.  Wasn't ready for the end result.  It made my paper pucker.  So if you like your flat finish use another strong glue.  I had wanted a shiny finished look and thought it was the way to go.   It added to the look for sure.  Just be warned it will warp a bit.  Makes it look a bit plastic like, perhaps more durable ;)

 I added some stamp distressing to the canvas.  Wanted something other than just a white background.

These little cuties are going on my baby's room walls in a month or so. Yay!

Memories shared

I have said this a few times, whether in type or by word of mouth but it seems that any time I get to craft is when I am asked to help do something for someone else.  I love this.  Twist my arm and make me be creative.  Whether its handouts for a class or helping a neighbor create her Christmas gifts it gives me the excuse.  Last week my sweet Grandmother passed away, quite quickly actually.  My mother asked me, "since I do that sort of thing", lol, to collect pictures of our family with grandma and put them on a poster board.  Well I had thousands of pictures to sift through and only 2 days to get it together but I did create something somewhat presentable I think.  I was grateful that I had ordered the Clementine paper kit on a whim and had it on hand, it worked perfectly.
Hope this gives you some creative inspiration next time you are under the clock ;)

My Grandmother loved clocks, she had more than we could count all over her house.  She also loved birds.  So I incorporated those memories in as well.  I loved having all of the supplies on hand for such project.  It made me happy.

And the new year begins!

Getting the house tidied after a busy Holiday season.  Then its off to the craft room and I hope to have something to share.  These Valentine goodies are on the top of  my list.  I think they will be great teacher gifts when filled with school supplies!  So fun.  Check the whole kit out on my website.
I still have tons of scrapbooking to do but also have a baby on the way and hope to add a few touches to his room before he comes.  Good luck to me.
I hope you find some time and some creative inspiration during these cold winter months!