I saw the new Stampin' Up owl punch in the recently released catalog and knew I'd have to have it. Like the bird punch in last year's catalog, I figured I'd be seeing lots of Operation Write Home cards with owls. I just couldn't wait for inspiration to arrive on my doorstep so I searched on the internet for ideas, and I found Darllene DeVries's blog, Darlene Design. She has a terrific video showing how to make this card. Thank you, Darlene!! She was kind enough to let me CASE her card and share it here.
The front of the card looks relatively plain and simple. The owl seen through the hole is popped off the paper with pop dots. I added the trellis to break up the huge amount of woodgrain.
I like this card because when it's opened, you get a nice surprise! I think Darlene's design is brilliant!
Card base: Stampin' Up! kraft
Other card stock: Bazzill
Punches: Stampin' Up Owl, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis
Stamps: Hero Arts - Designer Woodgrain Wood Block; Tree, Bird and Messages; Kiss from the Sun
Patterned paper: DCWV Linen Closet collection (4.5"x6.5")
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and ColorBox Chestnut Roan (Fluid Chalk)
Dimensionals: Stampin' Up!
Your card is adorable! That punch will soon be on its way to my house, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is on it's way to my house. It is so cute. Looking forward to using it to make cards to send to you.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Dixie! I just got this owl punch and haven't found time to play with it yet! LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is just too darn cute! I was on the fence about that owl punch but after seeing this I'm going to add it to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI love it! That is so cute.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness this is a cute card and I love how the wow is on the inside (what a nice suprise.
ReplyDeleteThat is CRAZYcute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sentiment.
ReplyDeleteThis card is great! I may just have to borrow that Owl Punch one day!
ReplyDeleteLove the wood grain stamp! Oh yeah, the owl punch is cute too! ha ha This is a great card.
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