Hello Friends! Welcome to the Owl Be Home For Christmas Blog Hop!!
We are so happy you are here! Please be sure to start at the beginning at Heather Lynn's blog so you don't miss out on a thing! We have all made some super cute owl themed projects to share with you today! You will not only get some inspiration~ but you could win prizes, too! Heather Lynn is offering one hopper a really fun prize. You must FOLLOW and COMMENT at all of the stops to have a chance to win the Grand Prize! There will be lots of other candy offered along the way! Please take your time and visit all of the blogs! You have all weekend to do so. Please be sure to let us know at the last stop (at Pinque Peacock) that you followed the rules to be included in the random drawing for the Grand Prize!
Today I have a super sparkly Owl ornament to share with you :D
This ornament started out as a Laughing Cow cheese spread container. I love those things so I have A LOT of containers saved up for projects. I'm so glad I was finally able to use one so my DH can't call me a hoarder anymore, lol.
I started out by attaching some SEI Alpine Frost patterned paper to the inside of the container.
Next I added gold sequenced ribbon to the inside to help reflect some light. You can kind of see it here. I added the same sequenced ribbon to the outside of the container. Next I started working on my little owl.
To make my owl, I drew him out on the same SEI Alpine Frost paper I used on the background. Then I used some Studio G glitter glue to outline and add details. For the eyes, I used a circle punch and gemstones. All of the edges are inked with Festive Berries TH Distress Ink. To make the tree branches, I stamped a small piece of a brown paper bag with a wood grain print, then I rolled it up and added some Pearl acrylic dabber paint.
I cut the poinsettias with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge using my favorite vintage sheet music. (Come on, you know I HAD to use some, lol.) I also tucked in some miniature snowflake ornaments (I'm loving those right now), tiny roses, and Industrial Chic beaded charms.
Here's a look at the gold sequenced ribbon on the outside of the ornament. I also added some gold tinsel trim for a finished look. I cut a scalloped circle for the back using the Cricut Sentimentals cartridge. The green patterned paper is from the SEI Alpine Frost collection. I drilled a hole on the top using my Dremel and used a beautiful sheer gold ribbon to hang.
I hope you've enjoyed my altered Laughing Cow container project!
Before I send you off to the next stop I have a little Holiday themed blog candy to share:
Before I send you off to the next stop I have a little Holiday themed blog candy to share:
For a chance to win, all you have to do is be a follower, leave a comment and for an extra chance, just like my FB page then come back and let me know! You'll have until 12am CST, Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 to enter so good luck! I'll post the name of the lucky winner on Wednesday, December 26th, so be sure to come back and to see if you're the lucky winner!!
Here is the wonderful line up we have for you this weekend!
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Melissa Kelsey - http://kelseymel.blogspot.com/
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Joe- http://
Christina Capps - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
Janet R -http://
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Tara-http://
Heather D.-http://
Norma-http://
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Thank you so much for joining us today!!!
HAVE A BLESSED DAY & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Too cute, that Owl is adorable and I love the flowers! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute project! I love your idea and Im happy to be hopping with you!
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Oh my gosh, Norma, this is so fabulous!! I love, love the ornament!! You always add the most perfect details to a project!! The sparkly owl is adorable and the flowers are gorgeous!! I have a ton of Laughing Cow containers saved too...now I know what to do with them ;) Happy holidays my friend and I'm happy to be hopping with you :)
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Your ornament is beautiful! bbiswabic@new.rr.com
ReplyDeleteI love the jewels and vintage music sheets you used. Such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteChristina
I just love owls and this is so beautiful.. thanks for the ideas!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Once again you knocked my socks off. Absolutely stunningly gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love Laughing Cow? Now I'll have to remember to save the containers!
I hope you have the merriest Christmas ever!
cute lil owl ornament!
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WOW WOW WOW!! Norma this is incredible!!! How about sending me this awesome ornament...LOL!!! I just LOVE it!! Your sneak was such a teaser and this just put it over the top!! You are so super talented...I know I say that a lot to you but OMG WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all the details, the gorgeous embellishments and the CUTE owl!!!
Another stunner my friend!!!
TFS and Merry Christmas!!!
Fabulous ornament. i love all the sparkle, and using that vintage music paper is fantastic. Thanks for sharing and what's not to like about your facebook page? i have for a while.
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oh wow this little owl is so adorable! it is so amazing! you always knock my socks off!!
ReplyDeleteoh Norma, this is spectacular!!!!!!!! I have some of those laughing cows in my fridge.. I better let everyone know not to throw them away!!!!!!!!!! I heard that keeping your ribbon spools can do this look too!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be hopping with you, hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Paula Driver
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Absolutely stunning project as usual!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be hopping with you and Merry Christmas!!
~Jenn~
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I'm a new fan on FB, a follower of your blog and I'm in LOVE with your project! I just adore mixed media work and you are very, very talented, Norma. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday!!
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Love the card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornament! I just love all the details! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAmazing owl ornament!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a work of art! I'll have to re-think throwing out all those plastic kitty food containers :) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOhh my goodness! I love how you used a recyled Laughing Cow container to make this BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL piece of art work! The ribbon is so beautiful and I love the gem eyes!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower and already "liked" your facebook page some time ago! :)
Merry Christmas!
Teresa
www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com
Amazing. I just love it all. Happy to be on the hop with you. Merry Christmas.
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You knew that container would come in handy some day! Lovely sparkly ornament...
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Stunning detail on each part of this container. Beautiful. Already a follower. Merry Christmas!
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New fb fan. Love your work.
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This is so detailed! Absolutely beautiful!! TFS.
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B E A T I F U L Project!!! Already a follower... Love your ornament :))
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Already a fan on FB :))
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog Candy Giveaway!! Rhonda R
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Love owls! TFS! Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love your ornament. so creative! TFS Janet Royer
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Oh Norma, That is the prettiest laughing cow container I have ever seen! :) I love how you turned it into an ornament, and I love that gorgeous owl!! Wow Wow Wow! You have done a great job AGAIN, as always! Thank you so much for joining me for my hop again! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
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Gosh Norma - your ornament is amazing. I adore the owl, those poinsettias are fabulous and the whole thing is wonderful. Have a very Merry Christmas Norma and family. Hugs, Karon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great ornament! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the chance to win the extra blog candy, too!
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Your ornament is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for having such detailed directions! Thanks also for the extra blog candy!
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Carinissimo il tuo lavoro sarò' felice di seguiti
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Ciao da Ale
Oh WOW! I LOVE your Owl Ornament! It's just Awesome! Thanks for Sharing and Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
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Fabulous ornament Norma, love the gorgeous poinsettia and cute owl:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win many wonderfu prizes:)
Hugs,
Sonia
What a great idea for an ornament! Love it!
ReplyDelete<3 Pam
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Norma you totally out did yourself on this one! Wow! I will never look at a little package of Laughing Cow cheese the same again! I love that you recycled and now guess who else will be hording these little containers! Who would have thought? Well, obviously you did... and thanks for that! :D
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower!
Hugs and Happy Christmas,
Beth P (Mossberry Cottage)
What a stunning Christmas Ornament, I have some of those containers in my fridge right now, I am going to have to dump the cheese into a bowl so I can scraplift this amazing ornament ideal. TFS and for the chance to win the blog candy. I am a regular follower. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. jope Santa is extra good to you.
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WOW!!! amazing and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning ornament the lights are going to sparkle off it :) Have a very Merry Christmas hugs Nikki C
ReplyDeleteLove your Owl and I am your newest flower. Thank you for the Hop!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI really like how your flowers turned out :)
I save empty container to alter as well....no I am not a hoarder, teehee.
Love your ornament, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one amazing recycled cheese container!! I love your fancy owl-let, and all the beaded trim, tinsel and flowers! What a spectacular ornament!! Already a follower of yours!
ReplyDeleteI already like your FB page and left you a comment here:
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To cute!I love how you layer your projects. They always have such a great depth to them. Every time I come back and check out some of the older things you have posted, I notice something that I didn't see the first time! You have me inspired! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (Of course I already "like' you on Facebook:)
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet Norma, I am so blessed to have met you along our journeys of crafting. Your attention to the most delicate of details on your projects are always so inspiring. I love your handmade owl and adore all the sequence and shimmer. Your are crazy talented! Awesome upcycle on that hoarded container...LOL! Hugs and Love to you during this Holiday Season!
ReplyDeleteNorma, I could easily see that ornament showcased in a craft magazine. You should enter it!!
ReplyDeleteOMG -- a cheese spread container???!!! Totally unreal and totally creative!!!! LOVE it! TFS!
I'm already a follower. Thanks for a chance to win your blog candy!!
Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
What a great way to recycle containers. Love the flowers on it. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! WoW! That ornament is so adorable - and it looks like LOTS and LOTS of time and work - you did a magnificent job - I threw all of my containers away - I have a room full of cardboard and envelope though! I am a follower - I liked you on FB and left a comment too! Would be blessed to win your blog candy! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for being part of the hop too! Merry Christmas! http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteWell, I just love laughing Cow cheese you you already had me there!! Love this little owl ornament. He looks like he's peeking out through a hole in a tree trunk!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Merry Christmas!
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Beautiful ornament and what a great idea to reuse the containers!! I'm a follower!
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I'm a new follower of you facebook page!
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Your project is so creative, I just love it. And I really like the use of the Laughing Cow cheese container. Almost makes me want to go out and try it just so I can get some of those containers too lol
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are fantastic and you pay such a great attention to detail.
I am a new follower.
Merry Christmas!
Ann
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Your ornament is GORGEOUS!! You did a fabulous job! I am already a follower!
ReplyDeleteI am already a fan of your FB page!
ReplyDeleteLove all the details on your owl project Norma! It turned out beautifully! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletethis is such an amazing wreath! thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win im a follower.
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Just "liked" your Facebook page!!! Thanks for sharing this fabulous project.
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LOVE you altered cheese container!!! Love the music note paper too :)
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