Yes, I got my schtuff and have been stamping up a storm as I get ready for convention. It took a while to get all the stamps put together, but even before I started stamping with new stamps, I pulled out the new owl punch and decided to play with it a bit. Yes, I ordered this, even though after the 70's I thought I was so over owls that I never wanted to see another one. For those of you of a certain vintage, you'll remember macrame owls, ceramic owls, string art owls...owls were EVERYWHERE!
So, it was with mixed feelings that I ordered this punch. On the one hand, I am a punchaholic and had to have my fix! On the other hand...OWLS. You can see the dilemma, can't you?
I will say, though, that once I started playing with these owls, all conflict was settled. I am IN LOVE with this punch! It's so fun just to make the owls have their own little personalities...well, you'll see what I mean! Lookie:
Ingredients: Stamps - Calendar Alphabet & Numbers; Paper - Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede; Ink - Soft Suede; Other - Bitty Punch pack, 2-step Owl Punch, 2-Step Bird punch, Slit punch, 1 1/4" square punch, Peach Parfait 1/2" Stitched Poly ribbon, gold brad
Isn't this a HOOT?!?!? (YILM!) I got these 3 owls punched out and assembled and this particular scenario just fell right into my brain and it HAD to be done! You do see that, don't you? I added little eyebrows to two of the owls for emphasis of the roles played in this little drama. I foresee many twisted cards with owls coming in the next few months! Stay tuned!
Ah, well...back to the swap mines. Ta!
adorable!
Posted by: Lori | July 14, 2010 at 03:45 PM
OMG - I LOVE THIS! This is absolutely hilarious and the eyebrows completely set the scene. I can't wait to see more of your wonderful creations :).
Posted by: Julie DiMatteo | July 14, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Leave it to you, baby!! At least now you got it out of your system ... maybe ... what about a hybrid owl/reindeer concoction??? hehehehe!!
Posted by: Wendy W. | July 14, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Totally cute!!!!
Posted by: Cali | July 14, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Only you Jan! LOL, I love it and so wished I would have seen this before I mailed my sister her birthday card this morning -- she would have cracked up over this (we won't go into further details). Thank you so much for sharing!
The Stalker
aka S. Dailey
Posted by: Sandi Dailey | July 14, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Oh Jan!!! ROTF LOL!!! This is the BEST owl card I've seen yet! Too funny. Blessings!
Posted by: Becky A. | July 14, 2010 at 08:53 PM
OMG Jan! Too funny! I have a ceramic owl incence holder at my house! And it is probably older than I am(my Mom lives with me-not to date you or anything!! LOL!)
Posted by: Tessa | July 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM
This card is such a hoot ... haha! Whoooo else but you would come up with a funny card and saying like this? I just love ya and your blog! You must keep your friends and family laughing all of the time! I know I LOL when I read your stuff! :)
Posted by: Gabby | July 15, 2010 at 05:06 AM
So glad that you took the time to make this card. It is a "Hoot!"
Posted by: Susan Carlson | July 15, 2010 at 06:38 AM
That is absolutely hilarious! Now, you have forced me to buy that punch.
Posted by: Margie Geisler | July 15, 2010 at 07:40 AM
You're a hoot!!! lol great card! TFS!
Vicky
Posted by: Vicky Kahlandt | July 15, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Jan- This is Fabulous! I love your sense of humor!
Posted by: Sara Mattson-Blume | July 15, 2010 at 09:17 AM
FABULOUS!!! I will never be able to use this punch without thinking of this card! You are the best!
Posted by: Sue McNeill | July 15, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Hi Jan! What a great sense of humor you have! I can see this card being duplicated all over the place. It is too funny! What set did you do the letters with? MDS? Your computer then punch them out?
Posted by: Mitzi | July 15, 2010 at 11:34 AM
It's YHOO who are the Hoot! TFS, Jan. It's adorable - love the brows.
Posted by: Sue Duffy | July 15, 2010 at 12:02 PM
I read your blog daily and I am a long time subscriber. I don't often comment but always love your work. Today's post gave me such a laugh and I thought: Well, the boy with the wayward finger did not fall far from the tree.........(hope you see the humor in this and don't take it wrong!) Thanks for the laughter. I just really needed it today.
Posted by: Jane Harrah | July 15, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Too funny!
Posted by: Kristi.ferree@comcast.net | July 15, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Jan, I can always count on you to lighten and brighten and enlighten my day with your talent and humor!
Posted by: Tina Petko | July 16, 2010 at 03:10 AM
I laughed right out loud! Oh,thank you, thank you thank you for starting my day out with a belly laugh. Beautifully done. Filed it away for future reference as my punch is on order. Thanks, Jan
Posted by: Jean (naturecoastcrafter) | July 16, 2010 at 08:52 AM
Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! Thanks for the laugh! (Only you could come up with such an adorable and twisted card.) :)
Posted by: Jayne S. | July 16, 2010 at 09:51 AM
Love your "Hootie Cuties"!
Posted by: Jeanette | July 16, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Oh my gosh this has to be the most fun an owl has ever had! Let me just say this card really cracked me up.
Posted by: Ida | July 16, 2010 at 11:10 AM
OMG this is adorable! I happen to LOVE owls again, and Hootie is my mascott on my blog but remembering back ... I HAD one of those macrame owls, wow ... which I forgot about until your post. How funny.
Posted by: diane oliver | July 16, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Too toot; you are just too much fun! Thanks for sharing. MJ
Posted by: mary jo | July 17, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Cute card, Jan! Can't wait to order this punch.
Posted by: Tracey | July 17, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Too Funny!!! Love those little owls and the eyebrows are a fabulous addition. Thanks for the laugh.
Posted by: Kym S | July 17, 2010 at 01:26 PM
This is great! Love your card and the different expressions you gave the owls.
Posted by: Brenda H | July 17, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Amiga...I just love you and your humor!
Marisol Gutierrez
A Touch of SOL
Posted by: Marisol Gutierrez | July 17, 2010 at 02:07 PM
Oh I remember the macrame owls. My 6th grade teacher taught us macrame-everyone got an owl and a plant hanger that year for Christmas! LOL
Posted by: Stace | July 17, 2010 at 02:24 PM
Hi Jan. I just love your blog so much. You make me laugh and you show such amazing projects. I love your owl card. I remember the owls. I'm only 35, but I can remember my mom having owls EVERYWHERE in the house. Heck, she still does. LOL. Jan, you need to get some of your poems published. I know some of your work has been, but that poem you wrote about the UPS truck was classic!!! Stampin Up would love that one. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care, Jenny L :)
Posted by: Jenny L | July 17, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Oh, that made my morning, lol! Thanks, Jan - as always, your blog inspires me :)
:)Nanc
http://fancynancykay.blogspot.com/
Posted by: nancy keithley | July 17, 2010 at 04:25 PM
My almost 8 year old daughter is giggling hysterically. She's a sucker for a good pun, and doubly so if it's a little, er, colorful. Bless your creativity and your great sense of humor, Jan.
Posted by: Chellie B | July 26, 2010 at 11:54 AM