As promised, I previously mentioned I’d be rolling up my sleeves and causing havoc with plundering through my abandoned craft drawers. However as the ‘season to be jolly’ is closing in (and many of us are preparing to embark on the perilous journey into the attic to dust off our Christmas trees) what better way to kick start the shenanigans than with an easy peasy festive craft? As most of you already know my love for anything owl related runs pretty deep, so this seemed the perfect project to get started. Fancy giving it a go too? Then’s here how…
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Craft Glue
Sparkly sheets of craft card
Loo or Kitchen rolls
Paint palette or Paper Plate
Paint brush
Sharp scissors
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Fold over each half of the tops of your toilet roll tubes until they’re closed & resembling the shape of an owls head. Next it’s time to load up your paint brush with a dose of white paint and get smothering your loo or kitchen rolls. I used regular white craft paint as it dries quick & is super affordable from pretty much any super market or craft supply store. You’ll probably need a few coats to make sure there’s no patches or uneven coverage.
Ps: metallics paints such as rose gold or silver also look incredible too!
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Whilst you’re helplessly waiting on your painted loo rolls drying, it’s time to get crafty with your card. Using a penny & two pence piece as a guide (or whatever alternatives in your own currency) draw at least 7-10 circles using the smaller coin on the back of the card. Next draw another 2 circles with the larger coin for the eyes. Lastly you’ll need to draw 2 wings – an elongated tear shape is super simple to draw. Using a sharp pair of craft scissors cut out your shapes and set them to one side.
Repeat this step for every owl you’ll be making!
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Once the body of your owls are touch dry it’s time to break out the craft glue and start gluing on the extra details. PVA craft glue is ideal for this as it’s strong, easy to work with, dries clear & very quickly. I find it easier to pour a little onto a paper plate & use a cotton bud to apply to the back of the shapes.
Start off by gluing the two larger circles near the top of the body for eyes. Next add the smaller circles to resemble chest detail. I started with the top row and overlayed them working down… 3 rows are more than enough for this. Lastly glue on the wings by ensuring the wider part of the tear drop is the part you stick to the sides of the body.
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Finally it’s time to finish the face details. For the eyes you can use buttons, googly eyes (that can be bought from most craft stores_ or opt for simple little cut outs like myself & Em’s did. Using a piece of black foam (or card) cut out another two circles using the smaller coins as a guide & stick them in the centre of the larger sparkly circles. To add a fun little pupil cut out two tiny white circles and glue them onto the black circles. A hole-punch is ideal for these if you have one to hand!
To create the owl’s beak all you’ll need is a teeny triangle of orange coloured card. Carefully stick it underneath the owls eyes and you’re good to go!
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Voila! Your DIY Owls are now complete! Why not add some string so you can hang them from the tree or you could create a little owl mobile? Our little sparkly owl family will be perched along a window sill until the tree goes up next weekend!! *woo hoo* 😀
Are you a fan of creating Christmas craft projects? When will you be putting up your decorations? Whatever your thoughts do let me know in the comments below. As always, thanks for stopping by – wishing y’all a fabulous week ahead 🙂
Cheerio chums…
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These are so cute! Nice idea 🙂 x
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Thanks so much Alice, they were super fun to make too huni 🙂 Wishing you a fabulous week ahead *huge hugs* XXX
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So cute and so inexpensive to make! I imagine this would be a lot of fun for the kids too xx
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Totally inexpensive and such a fun little project chum 😀 Emma had a blast (as did I huni) lol xxx
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How adorable 😍
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So cute eh?! hehehe Hope you have a fab week huni 🙂 XXXX
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You too!x
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so cute 🙂
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Aren’t they fab Kathleen?! hehe Such a fun little project 😀 XXX
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These are so cute.
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Thanks so much Katie – really glad you like them huni 🙂 XXXX
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Oh they are too cute! I am one of those awful people that can’t speak to a baby normally but start squeeling and I almost did that when I saw these 🙂 Such a great simple project.
xx Anne
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lol lol Oh dear, you too??! That’s another similarity ticked off too lol I have to say they were so much fun & little Em’s had a blast too chummy hehe 😀 XXXX
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She looks very serious and comitted in the pics! Sure looks like a lovely project and so cheap and cheerful. xxx
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Doesn’t she?! Clearly on a mission lol It really is chummy, so much fun 😀 xxx
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So adorable. I love them.
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Thanks so much huni, glad you like them 🙂 Thanks for stopping by XXXX
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Those are such cute little owls! And I know how much you love them!! Move over Owlivia. Looks like Emma had a nice time creating these beauts. Happy Monday!!! Xoxoxo
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Oooh I do love my owls Leah 😀 I think they could be a cute little family of owls for mama Owlivia hehe She sure did, was so much fun huni 🙂 Happy Monday to you too, hope you have a fabby dabby week ahead ❤ XXXXX
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Having a shorter work week, I’ll definitely have a fabby dabby week! I hope you have a gabby labby week 🙂 xoxox
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SO crafty! Did you come up with this design on your own? I love owls too haha…. seems there are many of us owl-lovers. 😛
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Oh I wish huni, am afraid not lovely have seen them circling pinterest so thought I’d give my own variation a go just to see how they’d turn out!! Was a fun little project I have to say, great for kids (and big ones too lol) Oh like you I adore owls, they’re just so darn beeeeaut 😀 Glad you liked the post chum!!! XXXXXX
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I love love love owls and they are super cute!! Such a great idea xx
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Aren’t they a bunch of cuties Em? I’m a huge fan too – couldn’t pass by the opportunity for a little owl craft 😀 hehe Glad you like them lovely XXXX
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So cute! I should share this with my sister, she’s a teacher and always looking for artsy craft projects to do with her kids 🙂
xo Mil
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Oooh I think they’d be PERFECT for her Mil, so easy peasy & virtually no cost apart from some paint! Great wee craft for little ones (and big ones too if truth be told lol) Have a super week huni *huge hugs* XXXX
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Good to know! Thanks for the idea, lovely!!
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Oh god they are sooo cute! Great job Karen 🙂
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lol lol Thanks sweetie – I’m a tad obsessed with them too 😀 My new favourite Christmas ornament hehe Glad you like them Mishale *hugs* XXXX
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Such a fun idea Karen 🙂 xxx
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I really love the idea and the owl looks so cute and stunning As well.
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Awwh glad you like them lovely 🙂 They are very cute indeed – so darn easy to make too 😀 Have a super week ahead!! xxxx
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You too have a lovely week ahead.
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Adorable! 🙂
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Why thank you chummy 🙂 XXXX
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Adorable craft, Karen! I must say your daughter looks so much like you in that photo!
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Thanks so much huni 🙂 Awwh does she really? Most say she looks like Steve so it’s nice to finally hear different lol xxx
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You’re welcome! Yes! I can really see a glimpse of you in the picture!
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🙂 XXXX
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Oh my, these are adorable!
Lauren
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Hey Lauren – thanks so much huni, delighted you like them 🙂 Definitely a cute crafty project hehe XXX
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Owls, so cute! xD
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Yep, gotta love them Emma!!! hehe XXX
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Awww, owls ❤ No way… They are just so cute 😀 ❤
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❤ Love em Galit 😀 XXXX
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