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i created this little owl as a reminder to myself to keep playing and remember what i loved most as a child.
this owl started out with lots of pink. i just had fun playing with layers in the background.
i wanted to have my owl just peeking out from the side…full of wonder as if he was just stepping out of his nest for the first time.
i gave him big eyes to mirror his excitement…
and added lots of origami paper cut outs for his wings and little embellishments around his head.
i really loved the way the pattern worked with the sky, so i added a bit more paper to his belly…
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and matched that paper with the moon in the sky!
for a final bit of beauty and magic, i added lots of copper glitter to his eyes too! you can never have too much sparkle!
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Simply Beautiful Sundays
He is so pretty and wise!
Sugar
Oh I love how you show the steps you took in this. He is so damn cute! I really do love your owls. Love, love, love them.
Teddi
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