Saturday 29 June 2013

Father Christmas Owls

Every now and then there are 5 Saturdays in a month and at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown we like to do something a bit different.  We have had Anything Goes (but a card, tag or ATC) for a while so we're ringing the changes with a new type of challenge.  Now we will ask you to do a 'Previous Challenge' BUT not any old previous one, a particular type, chosen by that month's hostess.  For June it is a previous sketch, so you can use any one of our sketch challenges -there are about 20 to choose from. I've gone for one that was before my time on the DT so I've never actually done it before, way back it's sketch #2!


and I've made a fun little card with it


I used some textured DP from the Holly Berry Bouquet range again and then some ivory and red cs to make my little owls in their Santa suits. The Santa hats and gold mirriboard buckles I cut out freehand and then I stuck on some googly eyes. I heat embossed the sentiment and popped it up on a banner I cut and scored. I've just noticed that one of my owls looks a little bit tipsy as his hat and belt aren't quite straight, too much egg nog I fear!
The other members of the DT have all chosen their favourite sketches so have a look at the blog and we'd love to visit yours, so do join in with us this week.

8 comments:

  1. Oh Louise - this is just brilliant! I love the little owl Santas and their googly eyes!!! Brilliant!

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  2. Love these cute little owls Louise - they do look fab dressed us as Santa - Jacqueline xx

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  3. Louise, those little punch-art owls are just adorable! I like your striped paper, too. Great card!

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  4. The festively-dressed owls are just too stinkin' cute!!! I totally love your card. I know it will bring a huge smile to the recipient's face! Excellent job, Louise! :)

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  5. LOL, those Santa owls are just TOO CUTE!!! LOVE the belts you created for them! This is a perfect holiday card! :)

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  6. Ha! What a funny pair with their googly eyes. Terrific idea and a darling and fun card :o) Hugs D

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  7. Fun, festive and fabulous Louise! Your sweet card certainly put a smile on my face! Ruth x

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  8. Adorable these two! I love their eyes and belts on big bellies!
    The sketch was probably not easy to do and it's great, how you have used this punch!
    Hugs Rosi

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Louise xx