Whooo Loves Valentine's Day?

Not too long ago, I thought it was ridiculous that owls were making a comeback.  They remind me of really tacky macrame owls from the 70's (yuck!). 

But I see them everywhere now.   It's like geese were in the 80's, and insects (bees, dragonflies, butterflies) were in the 90's.  I have to admit, now owls are cute.  Not just cute, but really fun to make.  I decided to make owl themed valentines for William's class.  Here's how I did it.

I used the following punches:

large circle

medium circle

small hole

large flower

small flower

 First I cut out an oval shape for the body.

Then I used my large circle punch to shape the ear tufts.

 I used my medium circle punch for the eyes and a small hole punch for the eyeballs.

 

 Cut out a small triangle for the beak.

 Then I used my same large circle punch to make the wings.  I glue them to the sides and trim the edges.

A large flower punch (matching the wings) glued from the back to make the tail feathers.

 I used a small flower punch cut in half for the claws.

I put this little guy on a card and added a little message "Whooo thinks you're cool?"  and inside the card it said, "I do!  Happy Valentine's Day!  From William"

I have made a ton of these little guys and I love them!  Too bad Valentine's day is done and I don't have an excuse to make more.  Maybe we'll have "Easter Owls" . . . maybe not!