Empty Nest--Day 2 of Holiday Giveaways

I just found this post that was supposed to have been posted last month so I'll share this today.

My owls are ready to leave the nest to their new homes today. (Already gone and enjoying their new homes.)

What do you think of this little one? (Actually--he's not so little, but don't you think its cute?)

This month's swaps (last month's swaps) are based on punches and this is what was born. Love the sparkle in its eyes! (Even though you can't really tell in this picture, I couldn't make something without a little bling!) If you want to try to make one of your own, here's how:

• Fold 4-1/4" x 11" Card Stock in half to make (4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card).
• Place the folded edge onto the Oval Accent Bigz die and cut out.

• Cut out the wings from the Elegant Bird Bigz die and trim the wings as shown.

• You'll need 2 of each Soft Suede 1-3/4" Circles and Whisper White 1-1/4" Circles for the eyes.
• For the beak, you'll need to punch the More Mustard card stock with the Small Heart punch.
• You'll need 6 of the 1-1/4" Scallop Circles. Cut them in half and place onto the "belly" of the owl.
• Start at the bottom of the card and work your way up with the scallop circles making an upside down pyramid. Bottom layer: 1/2 a scallop. Next: 1/2 a scallop. Third: TWO1/2 scallops, Fourth: TWO1/2 scallops, Fifth: THREE1/2 scallops and Finally: the last THREE 1/2 scallops.
• Place the Soft Suede Circles onto the card with Stampin' Dimensionals, slightly overlapping them
• Place the heart at the bottom center of where the Soft Suede circles intersect.
• Adhere the Whisper White circles onto the Soft Suede circles, covering the tops of the heart.
• Place the glimmer brad onto the buttons and place them onto the card with glue dots.
• Finally, place the wings onto the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

*Optional: for added depth, sponge the edges of the wings and Soft Suede circles with a coordinating ink.

{Project Details}

Chocolate Chip 8-1/2X11 Card Stock More Mustard 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock International Bazaar Designer Series Paper Big Shot Die-Cut Machine Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die Elegant Bird Bigz Die Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection Basics Glimmer Brads 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch 1-1/4 Inch Circle Punch 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch Snail Adhesive Paper Snips Stampin' Dimensionals Mini Glue Dots

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