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It’s coming right along!

January 7, 2010 by abbie 443 Comments

Owls, owls and more owls!  Elliott’s owl-themed birthday party is coming right along.  I’ve been working hard to do as much party preparation using my current fabric and craft stash as possible in an effort to stay green and practical.  It’s been a lot of fun, so since I already shared the party favor tutorial with you, I thought I’d show you what else I’ve come up with. I recommend if you want to make an impression and impress visitors then use bulk lace table runners, are the best option for your table decoration.

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.

Filed Under: Miscellany Tagged With: applique, bags, banner, birthday, decor, decoration, felt, goody, owl, party, wall

Comments

  1. Brandie says

    January 7, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    OMG, that is all ADORABLE!!!! I wish we could be there to see it! I hope she had an awesome birthday, and can’t wait to see pics of the party!

    Reply
  2. Diane-DB Impressions says

    January 7, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Well, you’ve done it again! Make us want to go hang our heads in shame….yep! AWESOME job….you knocked it right out of the park!

    Reply
  3. MissNibbles says

    January 7, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    I’ve been a reader for a while, but I’m not much of a commenter. 🙂 But I made this owl cake once! I thought I”d show you: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11202629@N04/2598222253/

    Mostly melt a ton of chocolate and cut it into strips, that’s the important part. 🙂 I used chocolate and butterscotch chips for a mixed color. To make nice strips get the chocolate slightly warm, but not quite melted. Make those all a few days ahead, unless you want to be working on the cake for like 9 hours. LOL.

    Reply
    • Abbie says

      January 12, 2010 at 10:18 pm

      I can’t view your link, but it does sound great!

      –Abbie

      Reply
  4. Chrystyna says

    January 7, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    Her party is going to be a hit! The wall owls turned out AWESOME! I’m going to have to come up with something to do around the house on the walls. I’m so bummed there aren’t more owl decorations. I’m going to be crafting for the next 2 months! haha!

    Reply
  5. Katrina says

    January 8, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Her party is going to be awesome! Love the owls on the wall. ADORABLE!!

    Reply
  6. Kristen says

    January 8, 2010 at 9:47 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of an owl party! So cute! Where did you find that great owl stamp?

    Reply
    • Abbie says

      January 12, 2010 at 10:19 pm

      I found that stamp at Michael’s and just love it!

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    January 12, 2010 at 10:40 am

    You’ve inspired me with the banner! I am going to make one! I bought all the materials last night and am planning it out now! THANKS for the idea!!

    Reply
    • Abbie says

      January 12, 2010 at 10:21 pm

      Would love for you to email me a pic when it’s done. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Bianca says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Yes, yes, where did you find the owl stamp?

    Reply
    • Abbie says

      January 12, 2010 at 10:22 pm

      I found it at Michaels along with a handful of other really cute ones.

      Reply
  9. Jasmine says

    April 4, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Wow, you are seriously awesome! I’m planning an Owl Party for my miss 2 for next year (I know I like to prep early) and I found very little out there as far as ideas go- but your littles ones party sound amazing! Thanks for the great ideas. I know I’ve missed the comp but I will share anyway- for bubs 1st birthday we had an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. Each guest got a character head piece and loads of “drink me” “eat me” goodies. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Giselle says

    September 12, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    I’m planning my daughter’s 1st birthday party and am doing an owl theme. Thanks for the gift bag idea. You have such a cool website. I’m bookmarking it!

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  1. Owl Party Favors: A tutorial and a giveaway (Winner added!) | The Green Wife says:
    January 30, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    […] Party favors were my immediate concern because I knew there would be a good number of them to make.  Time to get busy!  I didn’t want to spend a fortune, so I went through my mental inventory of craft supplies I already have on hand and came up with felt.  I can do felt!  Since we will have both boys and girls attending her party, I wanted to do something for each gender.  So…the girls will be getting owl hair clips and the boys will be getting owl finger puppets!  Sounds great, but….where to begin??  I couldn’t find a template online, so with the guidance of my friend The Fabric Floozie, I created my own and will share it with you guys along with the step-by-step process of putting these owls together. (For more owl party ideas, look here.) […]

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