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Hi!  I would've started writing this post earlier but I'm a little addicted to watching The Voice so I had to watch that first and I even washed all the dinner dishes in 30 minutes so I could just sit on the couch.  But I'm slightly disappointed.  Nothing really stood out tonight.  Last week I really loved Pink's Perfect.  I mean Javier was good tonight but we kind of already knew that.  Anyway, on to my project.

A couple of days ago or so I got my Lion Brand e-newsletter and they had this cute grad owl amigurumi (pattern number 80282AD) so I had to check out the site.  But then I found an even cuter owl (pattern number L0256AD) so decided to go with that one instead.  Plus it was smaller so I thought it would be faster for me to make.  Then I thought I'd make a matching card for TGF's Farm Fresh Friday Challenge to make a Congrats card.

Here's a pic of the owl.  Isn't she the cutest?!  She's just 3 inches tall without the grad cap.  I added the cap and tassel and put a little cell phone clip (with a lobster claw clasp) so you can put it on something.  I had those things in my jewelry making stash.  Her nose is just a triangle piece of felt that I glued on.  Well, my kids love her and I may have to make 3 more just for them and all in different colors.  Reminds me of the Owl Babies book.  Cute story too.

Here she is hanging out.

Here's the card I made inspired by the crocheted owl.  I decided to go with the sliding pop-up card which was highlighted by SCS not too long ago.  The tutorial is HERE.  My dimensions are just a bit larger.  I used the owl from TGF's Forest Friends and borrowed Grad Anya's cap.  I also broke down and bought a couple of Hero Arts background stamps.  (Totally inspired by Donna Mikasa--I love how she uses the background stamps on her cards).  I used the large canvas one on the kraft cardstock.

So when you slide out the bottom piece, it says Congrats.  And then it stands on its own.  I added some butterflies (MS) and a daisy (MFT dienamics).  The letters are cut from one of the Hello Kitty sizzlits.

Side view.  Owl on the brown pops up.

Together.  Cute? 

Thanks for reading! 

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Cheryl said…
Yeah, nothing was super spectacular on the Voice yesterday, but I thought Cee-Lo should have picked the other guy. Although I didn't even know what song they were singing. Anyhow, super cute grad owl! I love those big round eyes! The hat is cute too. The card is so clever too! Love the matching owl! I will need to check out that tutorial, I guess I should get started on some cards.
May 18, 2011 at 6:51 AM
Lorraine said…
Ooh, love that amigurumi owl! So cute! How long does it take you to make one? and that sliding pop-up card is cool! I've got to check out the tutorial.
May 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM
donna mikasa said…
Hi Eva! Looove your ami owl! You are so talented! And your card is adorable! Congrats on your win at Farm Fresh!
May 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM
donna mikasa said…
Oh, I just read the rest of your post! So glad I enabled you to buy more stamps! The stripes are one of my faves!
May 20, 2011 at 5:24 PM
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