Owl Punch Penguin

And so it begins! This Sunday's theme class is all about having fun with punches & using them to create something other than their intended purpose. I've seen the little penguin folks have made using the Owl Punch and knew I would have to make one of my own. Thanks to Sarah Wills for publishing a step by step tutorial for these little guys. They aren't complicated, but it's always nice to have photos to follow!

My hostess for tomorrow's bag classes also requested a whimsical bag, so I think I'll switch this little card into a bag format for her too. Presents are quick and easy to make thanks to my Square Punches & little bows provided by my Flower Trio punch. The pre-glittered paper from Candy Cane Christmas gives these little gifts a nice extra pop.

Sorry it's not a Mojo Monday for today. I needed to make this one last night so I could post it before work this morning. I'm back in the fourth grade for a day. It was my favorite grade in elementary school growing up, so I guess it makes sense that I keep finding my way back there.

Wreath Bag

I sort of took my blog "weekend" in the midst of the week this time around. Work had me up and out super early the last couple of days. Never fear though, I have lots of fun stuff to share. :) One of these days I'll get organized enough to have everything pre-ready to post before the week even starts!

I made this little wreath bag while playing around during card class on Thursday night. The double stitched ribbon is actually retired now (sigh), but I think that our wide striped ribbon will work well too. I just have a load of Real Red double stitched to use this holiday season. My Northern Hearts hostess set just came in & so I naturally had to include a stamped wreath to go with the punched one. At first, I didn't include the Real Red & Whisper White at the bottom of the bag & it just looked way too empty. It's always nice to find that "something" that is missing for a project. Then it doesn't bother you in your sleep!