Thought I'd better make my November page for The Craft Barn's Calendar Challenge early then I might get chance to construct the calendar itself! This month the words are GREY and OWL. Well November has definitely started out grey and foggy so very fitting.
I have only one Owl stamp - this one is Chocolate Baroque - and whilst I did look for a more realistic one, most of the ones I found were a bit too cute for me. I decided to stick with a black, white and grey theme so just stamped the owl in black. For the background I created a border with Pearly Silver Ink in a Bottle and just sprinkled on a little Black Brusho. I then sprayed Bobby's Grey Ink in a Bottle through a brick wall stencil and drew branches with the spray tube straight out of the bottle. It's just finished with the Owl and November calendar.
Hope you like and thanks for visiting. Apologies for the photo - it's a grey day and grey project. Maybe I should have added some green leaves. I'm so looking forward to December when the words might involve Christmas in some way and we can finish the year with some bright colours!!
Elaine xx
fabulous background with the stencil wall and the sprinkle of brusho on the border, like the owl sitting on his branch.
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I really like the hint of a brick wall in the background and the stylized owl is lovely. It has been pretty grey around here too.
ReplyDeleteApologies for the late visit, I have been away and just catching up now! Hugs, Anne xx
What a stunning owl stamp - really stand out against the grey background. Oh for those sunny days!
ReplyDeletethat owl stamp is lovely. I am enjoying the current weather in the UK after being away for almost a month in temperatures of @35 degrees C. Too hot for me!
ReplyDeleteI think your background is fantastic and I especially love the border. It all contributes to enhancing the focal point of the owl xx
ReplyDeleteWhat I would have given for an owl like yours... Stylised or not he is beautiful and I love your drawn branches (you're so brave!)
ReplyDeleteYour owl stamp is wonderful and I really like your background.
ReplyDeleteAs it is late November now, the weather is definitely wintry here and dark grey days are par for the course. I too hope we get bright colours for our December page :D
Didn't notice the brick wall until I read it, great surprise. Vicky
ReplyDeleteBeautiful owl, lovely page. Thank you for entering The Craft Barn Calendar Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I love the owl stamp and the subtle background makes him really stand out.
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful owl! Sorry I am so late this time xx
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