Owls and Cards
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.
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!
Posted by: shell | February 03, 2006 at 06:03 PM
Your owls are cute! I love the nubbly green fabric.
Congrats on a good ultrasound and finding out that you're expecting another girl!
Posted by: Nichola | February 03, 2006 at 06:19 PM
the owls have so much personality. lovely work. congratulations on your great, girly ultrasound!
Posted by: mrspilkington | February 03, 2006 at 07:44 PM
Congratulations on another girl! And I love the green owl, so cute and nubby.
Posted by: myra | February 03, 2006 at 10:23 PM
Your owls are gorgeous! They are such a cute design :D
Posted by: Emma | February 04, 2006 at 01:05 AM
Lovely green owls and the cards are great too! :D
Posted by: Li Li | February 04, 2006 at 02:07 AM
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!
Posted by: stace | February 04, 2006 at 05:16 AM
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 :)
Posted by: Cassi | February 04, 2006 at 10:17 PM
Thank-you for my ace postcard from the swap : )
Posted by: justine | February 05, 2006 at 10:18 PM
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 :)
Posted by: button | February 06, 2006 at 03:22 AM
love the owls and cards. so adorable. i am tempted to buy one...
Posted by: lisa | February 08, 2006 at 01:48 AM
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!
Posted by: kelly | February 08, 2006 at 11:52 AM
Your owls are fabulous!
Posted by: Dacia Ray | March 09, 2006 at 10:28 PM