Who knew ~ Owls Make me Happy too!

Are these not the CUTEST????  Poor use of the English language, I know... these are so "stinkin' cute" (SU term), there isn't a better way to express my feelings!  Besides being cute-as-heck, and giving me the feeling of accomplishment that I'm craving lately (... been house/couch/bed-bound for several weeks due to a pinched nerve or other unresolved issue with my neck/spine), there are 2 more things I love about these birds:

* No Talent Required -

I mean this sincerely.  Stampin' Up!'s Owl Builder paper punch (page 213, #118074, $16.95) does all the work & cutting!

* Great Use of Paper Scraps!
No one like to waste card stock or designer series paper.  I actually feel a personal attachment to my designer paper, especially after my favorites have been retired.  With this paper punch, and also the Cupcake & Bird Builder punches, you utilize even the smallest pieces in a meaningful way.  Yay!  :)

OWL RECIPE:

* Owl Builder paper punch (page 213, #118074, $16.95)
* Designer Paper scraps
      I'm partial to Stampin' Up! DSP because it's double sided, and all sheets in the packet match!
* Card Stock scraps
* Paper Cutter (#104152, $24.95, p. 208) - this is optional.
      If you need to cut paper, these are the paper strip measurements I use:

            2.5" for the entire punch

            1 ¼" for vest

            1.5" for owl w/eyes

            2" owl only

            3.5" x 1 ¾" = 2 owls + 2 vests

* Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755, $3.95, p.206)- this is optional.
        - Skinny tip makes gluing easy and less messy. :)

* Paper-Piercing Tool (#116631, $3.50, p.207) - this is optional.
         - Makes it so easy to put tiny pieces into place.

* Grid Paper (#102787, $9.95 for 100 sheets, p207) - this is optional.
         - Protects your surfaces & provides ruler.