Saturday 9 January 2016

Owl Calendar

Hello crafters hope you have a nice weekend planned, with some crafty time if you can.

Now I'm not normally partial to feathery things close up but I couldn't resist having a go at this owl that was featured in a recent magazine. 



She looks quite at home hanging in my work room. All the papers were magazine freebies  and for a bit of texture I distressed the paper and then inked the edges for definition...wish I'd done the same with the eyes too!!

I'm playing at these challenges

Crafty Ribbons Challenge #141 - Anything But A Card
Noor UK #14 - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers #100 - Anything Goes
Allsorts #345 - Ribbon and/or lace

I am off to do a spot of colouring while the men are at work.

Toodles for now xx

36 comments:

brenda said...

I think Owls always raise a smile Sarah and wold be more than happy with this one hanging my my craft room as well.

You will love those stepper dies and there is also a free topper download to match them (on the TL website).

B x

Laine said...

She is so cute Sarah. Such lovely subtle colours!
Laine
xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

So gorgeous, lovely colours. With my DT hat on thanks for playing at crafty ribbons

Sue said...

I just adore your owl Sarah,enjoy your craft time,hugs xx

Arnhilds Kreative hender said...

Really cute owl, supercool calender.

Julie B said...

This is so much fun, which mag was it in? My daughter would love this, except the pink that is! xx

Unknown said...

Aww this is so pretty!! The distressed papers just finish it beautifully!
Lucy x

Michelle said...

WOW Sarah - I love this cute owl and he is useful too! Bet he does look great hanging in your workroom - have a great weekend - Michelle x

Pamellia said...

Holy adorable Sarah!! Magazine freebies?? I know not what you speak of...we don't have those here, how awesome!! Love your calendar! hugs :)

Carla's Cards said...

Lovely project, thanks for sharing with Crafting from the Heart!

aussie aNNie said...

OWL lovely creation Sarah, loving the distressing and I think the eyes look fine. Brilliant idea. xx {aNNie}

Lorraine said...

This is absolutely gorgeous...love...love...love.
Have a good weekend
Lorraine x

Wendy L said...

This is so gorgeous, thanks for joining us at Allsorts and at MAWTT, xxx

cotnob said...

A fabulous calendar Sarah, I love the distressed feel - a wonderful addition to your work room.
Pauline
x

Zw@@n said...

Oh my, this is so adorable, Sarah. Gorgeous colours. Luv, Wilma

Annette said...

Your owl is adorable, I'm not keen on feathered things too much, but I do like this variety! Fabulous as a calendar.

Sue said...

Oh Sarah I adore your owl! and the distressing just sets it off! lots of huggles Sue xx

Hazel said...

Sarah, your owl is do cute, I just live it. Hazel X

Judith said...

Aw he's cute Sarah - i think the eyes are fine as they are - makethem sort of more googly! x

Brenda said...

This is adorable. Love that it's not only darling, but very functional!

Nataliascraft said...

What a gorgeous owl calendar, love it x

*Vicki* said...

Oh my word this is just as CUTE as can be!! I love how he's holding the calendar!! What a super fun project!! :) HUGS

Karon said...

Oh my - this is so adorable! TFS

Kat W said...

Such a great idea, and this little cutie will look fab in your craft room. The mix of pretty pastel papers is lovely :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx

EdenLand Designs said...

This guy is so darn cute!!! He'd be a perfect addition to my craft room ;) Thank you so much for sharing with us at Creative Fingers this week, hope to see you again soon! Susan DT

Janice said...

Very creative, love your little owl and your lovely paper choices. I be this chap is at home in your crafty space, very lovely, Jx

debby4000 said...

Oh WOW I love your fabulous Owl calendar, he's brilliant.
luv
Debby

aussie aNNie said...

I'm baaaack again Sarah. Just want to say 'thank you' for your Beautiful creation, lovely design and colours chosen...thanks for joining in our challenge this time...of anything goes...
Paper Creators DT {aNNie}

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Brilliant project Sarah...Just love the owl and great papers.....Joolsx

Inkyfingers said...

This is just so cute Sarah, and what a fabulous way to use up all those papers! He'll be keeping an eye on you while you work - so nice to have a project that you will keep.

Jenny L said...

Hi Sarah,
just spotted this while doing my DT comments.
This is sooooooooooo! gorgeous, and you know how I love owls.
Wonderful design, and colours used.
Thank you for joining the MAWTT challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Peanut said...

Oh wow!!! You've done a great job, Sarah. I find birds difficult to wok with.
x Asha

Katrina Bufton said...

Ooh, this is fab Sarah. I love the papers, they look embossed. Fab idea having her hold the calendar.
Hugs,
Katrina xx

La Vikinga said...

Great calendar with owl!! Thanks for participating with your creation at our latest challenge at Crafty Ribbons this time and welcome back!

La Vikinga // member of the Crafty Ribbons Design Team

Debbie said...

Wow, this is amazing dearie. I love it. Inspiring too. Hope you're well. Hugs X X X

Sharon said...

This is gorgeous. such a cute owl and love the papers.
Thank you for sharing this with us at Noor Design UK.
Hugs Sharon. x