The Autumn Blog Hop w/ Crate Paper

Hello friends and Crate Paper fans!!  Welcome to the Crate Paper Autumn Blog Hop!  Today I'll be sharing a tealy little owl tag with a secret pull out tab!

Let's get started right away with the tutorial (and while you're here don't forget to collect all of the secret letters from each of the CP Girls DT blogs (my secret letter MIGHT be on my side bar)).

Collecting the letters will spell a phrase and give you a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Scrapbook.com (you can do a lot of damage with $100 on scrapbook.com (and if you win you have to buy something teal in my honor... you gotta promise))!!!

Tealy Owl Tag Tutorial...
Firstly...  all papers used in this tutorial are from the Crate Paper - Brook Collection (seen HERE).
I love it because...
a) it's got a lot of teal in it so it's totally my favorite collection on the entire planet and
b) it's got a lot of teal in it so it's totally my favorite collection...
oh wait.  I already said that! hehehe

Raise your hand if you love teal!!!!
...and if anyone sees you raising your hand while looking at the computer...
...tell them Lolly made you do it...
.they'll understand.

I started with a simple little owl shape.
I cut out owl parts from various pieces of Crate Paper and then punched a ton of leaves using a Martha Stewart leaf punch (you can see it HERE).
(this is one of those punches I use over and over again!!!)

I curled the ends of the leaves with my fingers and inked the edges with Distress Ink in Walnut Stain (seen HERE).
This brown ink has officially become my new favorite!!!
I have been using it so much I had to get a refill!!!

I started gluing and layering the leaves on top of the central portion of my owl body.
(there is no need to cut off those stems)

Keep in truckin'!
Layering your way up to the top!

...and if you've read my blog for a while you'll recognize this same owl body leaf layering dealy bob from my owl bag a few months ago!
(only I used felt leaves for that fella...  you can check him out HERE)!

The fully covered front should look something like this...

...and the back will look like this...
Psst... the reason you can see through this paper is because I used vellum!

Trim around the shape of the owl body template (the top edge only)!
This will round things off nicely and give the top a nice finished edge!

Once complete, place the finished leafy body piece with the other pieces...
You should have something owltastic like this!
I used dimensional adhesive on each of the various pieces to give him even more dimension!

Once he was complete, I cut out two tag shapes from more of the Crate Paper - Brook Collection papers.

I created a little ruffled edge using a border punch from Martha Stewart and a strip from a brown paper lunch sack!  I stitched the ruffle between the two tags and sewed all the way around all of the edges but one (I left the right side open for my secret tab)!

I started assembling the tag with my owl shape and floral chipboard and stickers from the Brook Collection!
(you gotta love those ZapDots from Helmar!!!) 

Can you tell which element is the secret tab????

PEEP!
There it is!
I wrote "Thankful for..." on the edge...

...and...

on the tag itself I wrote "...being blessed with the most wonderful family!"
(it's completely the truth...  I have a super amazing family)!

I love all of the dimension in that little owl body!
I could just give that guy a little hug and a half!

Here is a close-up so you can see all the yummy layers!

I decided to frame my little tag with his peepy secret pull out tab!
He's gonna look fabulous on my mantel with all of my other teal and lime greeny goodness!

...and that's all she wrote!

In order to continue in the hop you'll have to head on back to the Crate Paper Blog (and make sure you collect all of the letters on each DT members blog so you can have a chance to win that super fabulous prize!!!)!  Just click on the image below to get back to the Crate Paper blog!

In other news - Live with Prima (and Lolly)!!
Tomorrow night (November 9) I'll be doing another Live with Prima segment (YAY!!!)!  This time we'll be making fabric calendars!  Crazy right?!?!!?  The show starts at 8:30 PM CST!

(and you can watch it on the Prima UStream Channel HERE)!

 
We'll be doing a fun image transfer technique that you're just gonna love!

I'll post free 2011 PDF calendar templates with my Prima post tomorrow so you can make these calendars on your own!
Be sure to check back here tomorrow for those templates and the details on what fabulous Prima products I'll be using as well!

P.S.  Thanks for all the well wishes last week!  I can't remember the last time I've been so sick!  I'm still coughing and hopefully that will be mostly cleared up before the show tomorrow night!  XO's everyone!!!

P.S.S.T.  Sadly, once again I am way behind on my email.  I am getting caught up a little at a time, so please bear with me if you have written me.  I promise I'll get back to you ASAP!  HUGS!

Comments

[Hester]

Hi lolly, hope you feel a bit better! love the owl, I seem to use that punch all the time as well! Have to look out for that crate paper collection, wonderfull colours!

[jo sowerby]

ah lolly, hope u are on the mend. i looooooooooove the owl tutorial or should i say whootorial, heehee. i love owls so u onto a winner already. glad to have u back in blogland.
Jo xxx

[kendra]

I think I had the same icky stuff you had. I'm on week 5 and still coughing some. I haven't been so sick in a looong time!

Adorable project, as always! But that fabric calendar has stolen my heart. : )

[Nancy]

That owl is stinkin' adorable! It is great to have you back, Lolly!

[Emily @ LittleLeafLane]

I heart owls so very much! I love the tag and the peepy and owl-y goodness :) Can't wait to watch tomorrow night! "See" you then! HUUUUUUUGGGGSSSSSS!

[amyks]

Owls and Teal...what could make a girl happier. Glad to hear that you are feeling better. I hope you tried the ginger lemon tea.
Have a great week.XOXO

[Megan]

I'm so loving the owl, love all the colors. I want a big one for the front door, hmm what an idea! Also the fabric calendars are so cool!

Megan

[Nancy Wyatt]

Hope you continue to get better!! Love the owl, it's so cute!!! Love the Prima project too! Sadly, I will not be able to watch the show Live as I will be teaching a class tomorrow night. Look forward to seeing the recorded episode! Hugs from Conroe, TX

[Cristina]

Oh my goodness, I'm in love with that cute owl!! Thanks for sharing this project! :)

[~amy~]

Absolutely AMAZING!!!!

[Account Deleted]

oh, I love the finale..the tag is camouflage at the edge...so cute!
hugs, Heaney

[Lindzie H]

I didn't even know you were sick...:( Sorry to hear! Owlie man is very cute! Thanks for sharing. Hope to catch your show tomorrow!

[Colleen B.]

Wow, this is amazing - gorgeous tag!!!

[ginny]

Love how you created the owl!

[Jackie]

So stinkin' cute!

[christy a]

Oh my goodness....LOVE that little owl!! Amazing!! thanks for the inspiration!

[Dot]

Glad you're feeling better! The owl is super cute! Looking forward to tomorrow nights class!! Who doesn't need a calendar! I need one all over the house!!

[Amy H]

Such an adorable owl tag, Lolly!! I love it!!

That calendar - OMG - that is A-Mazing!!

[Tanis]

No doubt you framed your CUTE little owl!! He's definitely frame worthy!
And that calendar is GORGEOUS! Totally inspired today :)

[shaina]

Oh Lolly,,,your owl is adorable. I think I would have framed her too. She's too pretty not to look at every minute of the day!

[gisele julien]

that calendar looks awesome:-))

[Sue]

omg! how cute is that owl??

[Laura Achilles]

beautiful tag :-) told you you are freaking talented and amazing! :-)

[Amy Parker]

OMGOSH LOLLY! How do you do it?!! That is the most adorable thing I have ever seen! And it is totally awesome that his feathered front is made with one of my fav punches! You are so talented, you just blow me away! :D

[Lisa]

wow, you are so creative! what an amazing owl - LOVE it!

[karen barker]

love that layered owl with the crate papers. Inspiring work

[Lisa C]

What an adorable little owl!! You are so creative! Love it:)

[Abby L]

Such a cute owl.. what a clever crafty idea! Love these colors, too.

[Romy]

Holy cow!! Your project is pure perfection! And that owl is just the cutest I've ever seen.

[Lucia]

i'm in love with owls. trhanks for the tutorial. your tag it's so beautuful

[Bethany C.]

Oh goodness! This owl is fantastic!

[MandyK]

Love this tag! The owls are so cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

[Cassie]

You are so amazing...I can't stand it!!!
I am thankful that I get to see all the beautiful things you design!!!
Awesome!!
=)

[Diana B.]

Your owl is to die for gorgeous!

[I_SKRAP]

Oh love the owl, it's so cute. Glad to hear you're on the mend now.
Can't wait for tomorrow's LWP!!! I'm in serious Lolly withdrawal. It looks like it's going to be a really fun class. I can't wait to learn how to do the image transfer on the fabric.
My store is going to be carrying this kit, but it's still on order from Prima. They are pretty quick with shipping, they should be in stock within a week or so.

Have I mentioned how excited I am for a LollyChops show, cuz I really am :)

Hugs,
Kristina