Ten Gables Cottage

Ten Gables Cottage
Ten Gables Cottage

Friday, November 2, 2012

Crafting.....making owl ornaments

Hi everyone,  I have been busy getting ready for a couple of arts and crafts shows. I have my usual paintings to display, but will also have a Christmas table with handmade ornaments and painted rocks, etc.  I've really had fun making these cute little owl ornaments of felt. 
I made my own simple pattern by just drawing the shape, basically a rectangle with ear turfs. Then I cut out two oval shaped "wings" and white circles for eyes with smaller black circles. A rounded shape make the eyelids and of course, a golden beak. I stuffed them lightly as I whipped around the edges. 
The last finishing touch was a bit of Christmas greens and berries, tiny cones, and a piece of ribbon for hanging. I sewed everything, except I did glue on the Christmas trim. They are really cute, especially a whole basket of them!

6 comments:

  1. The little owls are so cute. They make quite a cute little flock and I am sure that they will fly off the tables. Glad that you are enjoying mild weather. Here it was cool, cloudy, and breezy today. No moisture. Have a good week end, Egretta.

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  2. Very cute owls. They have great eyes. I bet you will sell out of these.

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  3. Those are pretty Owls! I bet they will be sold out in few minutes!

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  4. Those little owls are so cute! Hope you enjoy your shows.

    Thank you for the tip on wilting roses-I will have to give it a try next time.

    Take care,
    Carolyn

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  5. love the basket full of owls and the pumpkin cushions are genius

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  6. Thanks for all the comments! The show went really well and almost all the owls were sold as well as the painted rocks, etc.

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