Friday, October 5, 2012

Owl, Leaf, Butterfly and Flower Garden


I made more little felt ornaments this week.



The owl, leaf and butterfly were inspired by pictures I found online.
I see pictures and say to myself...  "I can do that."
So I take a good look, and then go figure it out.
I draw my own paper pattern, so they are similar yet different from the original.
 Then I pull out the supplies and let the fun begin. 



 Small, crafty projects like these are good stress busters.
(But you don't have any of that in your life, do you?)


(To see the original pictures that triggered this creative burst,
see my "craft inspiration" board on pinterest.)


This one is my own creation.
It's the flowers that my parents picked on their wedding day, many years ago.
And I'll be giving this to my Mom when our family gathers together this weekend.

26 comments:

  1. Love them - especially the last one.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  2. Really cute! Love the owl and I'm thinking I might need to make a couple for my Halloween tree! Happy Weekend:@)

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  3. So beautiful. Of course, I'm smitten with the owl, but they are all just lovely.

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  4. I love these! I am hooked on owls now too, so that's my favorite.

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  5. Your felt ornies are wonderful. I love the owl the most. Don't you just love working with felt? Have a great weekend!

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  6. What a cute and clever idea! I love them all and just know that your Mom is going to love the last one. How sweet!

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  7. Very cute! I do the same with quilt patterns: see a quilt I like, then draft my pattern.

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  8. Super cute! I love the last one with the little flowers.

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  9. Stress? What is that? ha ha! I love these, especially the last one! Your mother will love it. So pretty!

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  10. I think that I will try making some of your little birds in shades of white and off white for Christmas :) Thanks, Connie

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  11. Love the one you made for your Mom! She will love it!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  12. I like them all but esp love the one for your mom...so pretty.I'm sure she will love it.
    Linda

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  13. They are all cute!
    I like the owl-he's so wise!

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  14. These are so lovely!!!! What a fun thing to do...now that will put anyone in a good mood. hugs.

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  15. These are so cute! Love the owl!! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather

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  16. How cute they are!! I make felt gift card holders. Welll.... I used to. Now I don't seem to find the time.

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  17. These are so cute! Where are you going to hang these?

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  18. Very cute! Can't wait to see what you do with them.

    M:)

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  19. You are so clever! The last one is my favourite = the flowers are lovely - its gorgeous.

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  20. I love the owl. The detail is beautiful. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me.

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  21. Oh...such sweet handwork! I love this time of year...when, we can snuggle in and stitch.
    Your boullion stitches are perfection!
    Have a happy week, my friend,
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xo

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  22. They are all beautiful!
    I especially love the flower garden one. Your Mom will be thrilled with the significance of it as well as the beauty, it is so neat and pretty!
    Gill xx

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  23. Oh, the flowers that your parents picked on their wedding day sure is beautiful! And I love working with felt...it feels good, doesn't it? I need to make a little owl like yours. I made a stuffed one but his eyes are a little close together! heehee! Hugs!

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  24. Love the wedding day ornament and the rest are too cute! I like when we use the internet for inspiration, i think it is a great tool!
    take care,
    Mickie

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  25. I can admire these little crafty arty things but they would cause me MORE stress I think, I will stick to quilting!

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