First, the goody bags.  Now, I did have to buy the bags and an owl stamp, so this craft wasn’t as conservative as I’d hoped to be.  I’m extremely pleased with the end result, though!

I was a little concerned with how I could make the room feel full and owl-like when there aren’t mass-produced owl party goods readily available….so….out came the felt.  Again.

I thought these little hoots could keep a watchful eye over what will be our cake table.  I’m pretty sure they’ll need to find a permanent home because they’re too cute to store away….if I do say so myself.

(The fabric you see serving as a runner is left from this halter top I made months ago and just happens to exactly match the plates and napkins, thanks to Hobby Lobby and their lovely coordinating goodies.  We’re going un-green there and using paper goods.  I’m sorry, Mother Earth. )

Then, using some ribbon, felt and chipboard letters from my stash, I created a banner to hang over the fireplace.  I left it un-owly so that it may be reused for another party.

(I promise that I do have pictures of Elliott displayed in the house.  I just haven’t replaced those mantle pics in….years.  Over 3 years, anyway. )

And….

and….

the birthday girl will be sporting this way-too-cute shirt appliqued by my dear friend Carol fixed up for her.  If you ever need anything embroidered or appliqued, contact her.  She a new, but already very dear friend of mine with a huge heart and gentle spirit.  On top of that, she can knock a project out in about 4 seconds flat for procrastinators like myself.  Thank you, Carol!!

Next up….the cake.  I’ll get back to you on that.

This is why I’ve been on Cloud 9 ever since getting the mail today. Another of my husband’s clients sent a magnificent package in the mail and I think the whole world should know just how cool this stuff is!

Look!
It’s a wallet:

And a bag!

How wonderful are those??

How can you get your hands on some? Slaughterhead.com, baby. They’ve got bags, wallets, shirts….good stuff! And the thing is….it’s a really cool couple handmaking these things in a beautiful team effort. How cool is that?? Their designs are beautiful and their craftsmanship is impeccable.

So what do you think? How many are you going to order??