Sunday, March 1, 2020

Hoot Hoot Hooray! - 2 CCC

We have a special treat today over at our 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge!  Our sponsor is Donna Ellis of Creative Smiles!  Donna not only has a wonderful blog, but also did this fabulous image for us to use on our challenge today - featuring the Great Horned Owl.  It comes in the pre-colored version and also black and white - along with a sentiment too!  Thank you Donna for letting us use this fantastic image!

Come on over and play along in our challenge and you could also receive this set of The Great Horned Owl images from Donna.  The challenge is always Anything Goes and all you have to do is have some type of critter on your card or project.

I did something a little different for my hooter card today ---- Distressed.  EEK!  I haven't done that in several years I'm sure but this little guy just called for it somehow.  I used the pre-colored version because Donna had done such a great job of coloring him and I wanted to show that off.  I used some Very Vanilla card stock from Stampin' Up (not sure they even have that anymore) and some patterned papers from CTMH.  I love using the CTMH papers for distressing since it's white core.  This paper is also very old like the SU card stock.  I cut the owl out with a MFT stitched oval and added some distress ink and twine.

Thanks for stopping by..........and come on over and join in on the challenge.

Lynn

       

21 comments:

Monica said...

Wow, Donna is so talented, Lynn. This owl look very deep and seems to be in a super thinking mood, though. Lol.
The sponging gives it much character and it looks even more profound.

The papers match perfectly as does the twine.

Love,
M

Carol L said...

THis is a distressed beauty Lynn! WOW, that owl is awesome and I love what you've created here with him! Those papers look fabulous with all the distressed edges!

*Vicki* said...

Wow Lynn! I think your call on distressing in both ink and papers was a very brilliant idea for your design here! I just love it! I love that double stitch oval you've cut him out with too! Fabulous card!!

NanaConnie said...

The distressing was a great decision, Lynn, and it's great to see it in use again. Love the twine and the sponging around the owl! Fab paper choices.

Linda Simpson said...

Stunning card Lynn, I love this owl and your wonderful design.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Lori Kobular said...

This card is gorgeous! I love all the distressing you did on the papers and all of the layers! What a great guy card!

Karen @ Misplaced Mojo said...

Donna's image already lends itself so well to masculine cards, but with your choice of papers and the distressing, it really makes a fabulous guy card! And we all know those are even harder than sympathy cards!!! Love this, Lynn!

Margaret said...

What a fabulous image you had to play with. He is gorgeous. Love your card. You did a great job of choosing the paper and with the distressing.

Liz said...

Super card, Lynn. The owl is fabulous! xx

MiamiKel said...

Fret not, my friend, this is stunning! Love every bit of it from the distressing to the great owl - just WOW!

Chrissy said...

AWEsome Lynn, he is spectacular, I love your distressed edges, such a fabulous card..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Oh my he is quite handsome, and colored beautifully!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

I love this owl. Great card, Lynn!

Davi said...

Wow Fabulous card Lynn! Love the colors, layers, distressing and shading with the beautiful owl!

kiwimeskreations said...

You have made a wonderful card with all the distressing Lynn - it really 'fits' this stunning owl
Blessings
Maxine

nwilliams6 said...

You know I love some distressing and vintage papers so I am loving this card, Lynn. Super cool owl colored up wonderfully too. Hugz

KT Fit Kitty said...

I saw this over at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies and what a gorgeous image! Your card is stunning!

Tammy said...

WOW Lynn this is gorgeous!! I love that image and your beautiful distressing, the distressing is perfect for this image, BEAUTIFUL!!

Lynn McAuley said...

Beautiful work with this gorgeous owl, Lynn!

Patti J said...

Beautifully done, Lynn! I had so much fun working with Donna’s set! Thanks for the inspiration!

Brenda in IN said...

Great job with this owl. I love the soft sponging on the oval and that paper is beautiful for this image.