I’ve been really liking making owls recently. I developed this pattern for Sidney the Owl and it works really well.
I sold Sidney a while ago, but his green nubbly girlfriend was still around and I made two more just like her from different fabrics (actually three, but the third is still in a state of flux) and then I made each of them a matching sewn greeting card.
The owls on the cards are pen and ink with watercolors on muslin. I cut them out and then sewed them onto little pieced squares and used double-sided interfacing to attach them to dark brown postcards. These are going up in the shop now.
It’s pouring rain here today. I actually wanted to photograph my owls outside in little nests of pine branches, but not today I guess.
We had an ultrasound yesterday to check on the baby’s growth – because Roxy was so tiny we get to have lots of ultrasounds this time around. The doctor estimated that this baby is already 2 lbs. 10 ounces which puts her in the 65th percentile. I am feeling good about that. And he confirmed that we are having another girl.
shell says
I’ve been making owls too (owls and pussycats!). Yours are so darn cute – they look all innocent and cuddly. Making cards with them is a really nice idea. So sweet!
Nichola says
Your owls are cute! I love the nubbly green fabric.
Congrats on a good ultrasound and finding out that you’re expecting another girl!
mrspilkington says
the owls have so much personality. lovely work. congratulations on your great, girly ultrasound!
myra says
Congratulations on another girl! And I love the green owl, so cute and nubby.
Emma says
Your owls are gorgeous! They are such a cute design 😀
Li Li says
Lovely green owls and the cards are great too! 😀
stace says
Cool owls! I have been seeing owls everywhere – they’re so hot now. I love the cards that you make to go along with them – great idea! Great cards! Maybe you should print them as a set!
Cassi says
Oh my gosh, how cute! You know I’m a big fan of your owls and now with the matching cards they are just fantastic! Congrats on the good ultrasound too 🙂
justine says
Thank-you for my ace postcard from the swap : )
button says
Hi there, just found your gorgeous owls and mice on Etsy and thought I would say hi, and wow – they are beautiful! And of course, best wishes for the new bub 🙂
lisa says
love the owls and cards. so adorable. i am tempted to buy one…
kelly says
as always, your owls are incredible! and, i’m totally loving your pen & watercolor on muslin technique… are you up for a little tutorial? I’d love to try something like that!
Congrats on the ultrasound good news and on another little girl!
Dacia Ray says
Your owls are fabulous!