Saturday, July 27, 2013

Owls about this.

I have finally gotten round to using one of the House of Zandra stamps that I bought at the beginning of the month at the Newbury show. This one is called Barny and whilst not especially a Christmas stamp I thought with the hat and scarf, using the right colours  and a little decoupage I could turn him into one.


 The blue night sky design paper is part of a 12"x12" that I had sent to me by a kind blogging friend in America. It actually has a Christmas snow scene along the bottom which I have cut and saved for another day (Already used some of it on previous card). I found colouring him in using Promarkers was quite hard for some reason even though I had used the correct paper and Memento ink pad.
It didn't help that having already decided to decoupage I needed to colour in 4 identical owls to get enough for the layering effect. (Never make life simple when complicated will do!)


 I created the sentiment using Britannia word and alphabet dies. The lower case set is quite small to use and you do  need to work out which letters are which from a process of elimination but I like working with them and they are surprisingly easy to glue and stick to the card. A side view of card below showing the layering which I used 2mm foam pads for.
Entering into the following challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra #7:. Anything thing goes Christmas cards
Me and Mine #8: Beat the Christmas Rush.
Stamping for Pleasure: Rudolph day 25th Monthly.
Pixies Crafty Workshop #82: Use your snippets (blue sheet had already been cut into)
I love Promarkers #178: Christmas in July and must use Markers pens.
Ruby's Rainbow #59: Layer it up.

21 comments:

Dr Sonia S V said...

The 3 D decoupage has really brought the xmas owl to life.Awesome!!
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts School Projects

Cathy said...

Such a cute little owl Mrs A. I love your design :) Cathy x

scrappymo! said...

Well, I am glad you persevered as this is one cute card! That little owl is such a cutie pie!

The dark blue lightly dotted paper is perfect for the background of your aperture...looks like the night sky!

Basslady said...

a fantastic card!

thanks so much for playing along with us at Ruby’s Rainbow Challenges!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Sarn said...

Hi Mrs A . . . this card is a HOOT! I like the way you made the owl festive.

Thanks for joining in.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Hettie said...

Darn it. Sandra pinched my line!
This is a gorgeous card. You have so much patience with decoopage (as someone famous says it!). I would have filed it by now!
Hugs and owl be seeing you.
xx

Hazel said...

What a wonderful cute owl. Thanks for entering my CHNC challenge extra for July – hope to see you again soon. (I deleted your wrong link) x

Di said...

Brilliant work Mrs A - the owl is absolutely perfick for Christmas and the night sky is amazing. Wow, you do tackle layers when decoupaging don't you?! Just beautifully made.

Hugs, Di xx

Catherine said...

This is so sweet Mrs A ! Love the little owl... Hugs, blessing and love from Catherine

Doreen said...

Beautiful,love the design and fab image.xxx

Kathleen said...

Brilliant card, super cool image and love the de-coup and a great sentiment.

Kath x

Karen Petitt said...

Very very cute! Love the owl stamp and how you've decoupaged him! Karen x

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Wonderful decoupage. Thank you for joining us at I♥Promarkers good luck Ginny x

Unknown said...

Your owl is adorable - great job done turning him into a festive owl too.

Sandra H said...

Mrs A your card and 3d decoupage is brilliant x

Darnell said...

Owl'l be darned! Look at how adorable that hooter is dressed up for Christmas! Love it, Mrs. A!!

Createology said...

"Owl" say this is very cute to dress him with a winter scarf and hat. Clever and Creative...

MaryH said...

You did indeed make your little owl look very Christmas. This is a lovely card, and I'm in love with those Britannia dies! As I'm reading through the 'hows', this was a lotta work, and very complex with the little pieces on his clothing especially. Thought your inky coloring just perfect. TFS & I'll sign the petition.

WeirdCat said...

Great card, love the 3D owl,thank you for joining us at I♥ProMarkers this week
Ruth x

misteejay said...

What a super card - love the owl.

Toni xx

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

I love that owl, defo hide him! xx