Friday, December 2, 2011

Hoot Hoot ~ Crate & Barrel Inspired Owl Ornament

When it comes to ornaments for my Christmas tree I like keeping it simple. My theme colors for my trees are white, silver and a tint of red.

But, when I was visiting the new Crate & barrel store in our area one day I encountered these...


I don't know what it is, but there was something about them that spoke to me. It could be the colorful buttons, hand stitches, or the buttoned eyes... I just adore them. I was standing there for a while and kept touching them for no reason (yes my mother taught me while growing up not to touch anything in the store unless I am buying them, but I couldn't help it). Online, they are sold as a set of three for $23.95, but in the store they were sold separately, and I believe they were about $8.50 each.

In the end I just couldn't bring myself to pay so much money for an ornament and left the store.

Then a couple days ago, I remembered that I was supposed to bring an ornament for a church function for an ornament exchange. The owl popped in my head... I had to give it a try to make an owl ornament!

Please say hi to my owl...



It was so fun to come up with the combination of fabric and wool. I gave her away, but I might have to make more for my family soon. :)
Posted by Sachiko at 11:06 PM
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24 comments :

  1. Sarah - Red GinghamDecember 3, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    She looks so cute! You really will have to make more, they are so wonderful. I bet you took along the best ornament too!

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  2. MelissaDecember 3, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Love the fabric and special little details :)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Actually I like your version better..very sweet. I love all those little button and beads..you are very talented. :)

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  4. TatkisDecember 3, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    You created such a cute owl! I'm a big owl fan :)

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  5. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Judy CDecember 3, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I like yours better. To me the gray is drab and ornaments are supposed to be bright. Love yours.

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  7. HeatherDecember 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Yours is every bit as adorable as theirs! You have been blessed with a talent, indeed.

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  8. G InspiresDecember 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    It looks great!

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  9. SWDDecember 3, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    awwww issocute!

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  10. GerryARTDecember 3, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Definitely more for the Family, Sachiko.
    Your Hootly Owl is adoooorable.

    She's sooo sweet.

    Yep, definitely more for the FAMILY

    ♥
    hugs
    Gerry

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  11. SarahDecember 3, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Aww I bet it was hard to lt her go! I love the fabric combo

    - Sarah
    http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/

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  12. CountryBelleDecember 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    We think alike!
    http://happinessis5ive.blogspot.com/2011/12/whole-lotta-christmas.html

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  13. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsDecember 3, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Yours is sooo much cuter, love it!

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  14. RobinDecember 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Precious! You've inspired me to give it a try. Thank you!

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  15. Krista HansenDecember 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love that! I think your owl is the cutest of them all. So cute!

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  16. ErnaDecember 3, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I think your owl is much nicer than the Crate and Barrel ones.

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  17. ohiomomDecember 3, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    That little owl is so cute... and I'm not really an owl kind of girl, lol. The detailing is fab!

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  18. TawnyDecember 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Aww your version of the little owl is adorable! Well done!

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  19. Justine of SewCountryChickDecember 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I love your little owl too.very sweet.

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  20. KayDecember 5, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Your own is just as cute as the store bought ones & you can personalize yours.

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  21. DaneeDecember 5, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Your owls are cuter than your inspiration ones. As always I love your attention to detail and your fine craftsmanship

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  22. LyndaDecember 6, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I like yours beter! Maybe I am just a sucker for the sweet flower button. I need to try to make one!

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  23. Kristina @ ReMadeSimpleDecember 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Love it this came out really cute I love owls.

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  24. Angela @ Cottage MagpieNovember 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    These are SO adorable! I just love them. Any chance you ever did a tutorial? Either way, I'd love it if you could link up to our Christmas Inspiration party we're having. Or if you have other posts, too!

    ~Angela~

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