New Year Means Lots of New Goods!

Clockwise from top: Poppy Hair Pins with Tulle, Baby Owl Ornament, Polka Dot Wall Mobile, 

Prize Ribbon Initial Hair Clip,  Raindrop Wall Mobile, Owl Face Hair Clip

Since the new year rolled over, I've been busy pulling all the stuff out of my brain that had been festering there while I was busy getting Christmas orders out the door. Boy, has it felt good! I still have a few new things up my sleeve, but for now I've gotten the above things into the shop. Hope you are feeling happy and productive too!

Star Gazing // More New Constellations

This month I spent some time combing through photos of constellations to decide which would be the next installments in the constellation owl line. After some consideration, and a lot of doodling, I chose Capricornus, Gemini, Aries, Scorpius, Taurus, and Cygnus. They are now all available in the shop along with the others, bringing the collection to a total of eleven constellations. 

These owls would make a totally unique gift for a star gazer, or add the perfect finishing touch to a dreamy nursery. Carefully handcrafted from soft, durable felt.

// Please remember that these designs are my original work. As such they are protected by intellectual copyright laws, and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

Custom Owl Christmas Tree Topper!

 
If you connect with me on Facebook you may have seen this owl tree topper already. But I had so much fun making this for my friend, Rana, that I had to share it on the blog too! I haven't officially added these Christmas tree toppers to the shop (maybe next year), but feel free to contact me using the email address at the right if you would like an heirloom tree topper of your own. Colors are customizable, and the banner can be personalized with the initials of your choice of course! Happy November!

More Owls than Ever Before!

The afternoon sun is still very warm in our corner of the world, but in the morning when I stand next to an open window there is this deliciously cool air that reaches in and brushes any exposed skin; it gives me goose bumps. I really love Fall. The layers, all the warm beverages, and the comfort food. And then come the twinkle lights, the early darkness, and then the Christmas music. 

This past week I was excited to fit it some sewing time. The shop is now outfitted with more owls than ever before! Just in time for the cooler weather some of the owls are sporting little crocheted scarves. They look so cozy, don't they?! Available in white/forest, aqua/burgundy, ruby/ivory, and lavender/eggplant.

Owl barrettes have also been restocked. It's always so much fun to decide how I want to embroidered their wings! Right now they are available in lovely Autumnal colors: butterscotch, garnet/gray, and oatmeal.

In addition I decided to add wee owl barrettes to the mix. If the traditional owl barrettes are too large to suit your fancy, then these wee ones are just the thing. For the lover of owls and all things tiny, find them in oatmeal/cinnamon and butterscotch/marigold. I plan to add more color options soon!

So, what do you recognize as the start of Fall? Cooler mornings, turning leaves, or the official first day of Fall?

Just a Little Black Rain Cloud Owl.

This happy little owl pitter-pattered quietly into the shop a couple of weeks ago. Perfect for lovers of rainy days, or a positively cozy accent for a nursery. Hang him on a door knob. Prop him on a shelf. Just don't forget to give him a smile every time you pass by his resting spot.

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

More New Owl Goodies!

Aqua Expecting Owl // Aqua Owl Barrette

There was a bit of owl mania over here last week. I was so busy (and excited) getting ready for the Constellation Owl line launch that I forgot to mention two other owls that found their way into the shop. After selling out of owl barrettes I managed to find time to create another one. I also FINALLY got around to offering the expecting owl in another color option more fitting for ladies with baby boys in their tummies. (Yes I know owls lay eggs, but here at Ordinary Mommy we like to have a little bit of fun.)

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

New Constellation Owl Line Launch!

Cancer // Big Dipper // Cassiopeia // Leo

When I was a teenager I collected some of those plastic glow-in-the-dark stars, and arranged constellations on my ceiling. It was pretty magical to lie in bed at night in my own private planetarium. Okay, so maybe it was a little cheesy, but I loved it. There was a drop ceiling in my bedroom, and it really brightened the drab tiles up quite a bit. How magical is it to look up at the night sky at all those stars so meticulously arranged, and know that the same God who put them up there thinks I'm just as beautiful? That just blows my mind. I had a lot of fun creating these first four constellations, and I hope to add more soon!

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

Sneak Peek // Constellation Owl Line.

I'm getting ready to launch a new line on Monday! My love for the night sky is revisited with the Constellation Owl design. It took a little bit of time for the design to work its way out of my brain, but once I got started I became obsessed. The line will debut with Leo, Cancer, Cassiopeia, and, of course, the Big Dipper. Stay tuned for the line release on Monday!

Weddings Owls now with Custom Date Banners.

Bride and groom wedding owl sets with custom date banners are finally available in the shop! The banner is currently listed in garnet or dove. Feel free to contact me with special color requests; I am more than happy to work with you to create a unique bride and groom set with your choice of color.

// Please remember that these designs are my original work and may not be copied or reproduced without my express permission.

Custom Banner Owls have Arrived!

Banner Owls are finally here! For quite a while now I've been dreaming about creating a line of owls to hold custom initial and date banners. Customizable date banners are perfect to commemorate wedding dates and birth dates, and initial banners can be made for new babies, sweethearts, and everyone in between. It was a lot of work getting them ready to photograph for the shop, but they are so sweet and I'm pleased to finally be able to offer them to you! I'm still not done adding all the current color combinations to the shop, but there are quite a few available now. See the current lot here!

Super Hero Owl Now Available.

Sorry it has been so quiet here on the blog the last couple of weeks. I've had to cut back on a lot of internet related activities in order to keep up with life at a more manageable pace for the time being. I'm sure you'll forgive me.

I did manage to sneak this little owl into the shop though! He is all ready to fight frowns with his bright red cape and fun blue mask (both are removable for coffee breaks).  

Also of note: the sale on bunting necklaces has been extended through the end of the month, so grab one while they're hot!

Pirate Owl Now in the Shop.

This adventuresome owl is now available in the shop! His eye patch and sword tie on with baker's twine, and can easily be removed for those times when he simply feels like being an ordinary owl in a t-shirt. Pirate owls make the perfect addition to a nautical or adventure themed room. He especially loves sea-faring tales, so hang him nearby when you read to your little one at night.

Sneak Peek - New Pirate Owl.

I sat down last night and took this little owl from sketch to plushy hang-able goodness. Look for him in the shop soon! I also made a paper boat for the first time ever to use as a photo prop. Once the sun comes back out in my part of the world, I'll get down to taking photos!

Fairytale Owl Set. Little Red Riding Hood + the Wolf.

I've been dreaming on this set for a little while, letting it stew in my head, and then fighting with the capelet to get it just right. But they're finally here! Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf are now available as a set in my shop.

Little Red's capelet features a baker's twine closure, and has a sweet heart subtly stitched on the back. The capelet is easily removable to reveal her sweet pale pink and red "dress".

The "wolf" owl is all done up in two shades of gray. He mask ties on with baker's twine, and can be taken off to reveal his sweet and friendly owl face underneath.

A lot of love was poured into making this fairytale duo, and I hope they bring lots of smiles and spark the imagination!

New Woodland Set Sneak Peek.

There is a new set of masked owls coming to the shop this week! I'm sure the above photo gives it away entirely. It was a bit of a challenge to create a cape for an owl (what with their big heads), but I think I actually managed it. Stay tuned for their release!

New Line Launch Today!

You may have heard me lament over my lack of drawing skills in the past. It can be really, really difficult for me to take an idea from visualization to reality because it often gets lost in the pattern-drawing stage. I was recently getting really frustrated trying to draw some new animals; this time, however, I decided to work with my weakness and approach my problem from a new angle. Instead of trying to draw the entire animal, why not get a good face template and create a mask for my owls? I think these new little guys are whimsical and lots of fun!

The raccoon costumed owl features a sweet tie-on raccoon mask with a couple coordinating feathers thrown in.

 
The foxy owl has white-tipped wings to match his bushy white facial fur.

The third owl sports a fawn mask, and has three wee little fawn spots on her back.

All of the masks tie on with red and white baker's twine, and can be removed if you want to change things up and just leave the owls out for a bit. I had a lot of fun developing these three masked owls, and I hope to add more masks over time. All three owls are available in my shop; thanks for taking a peek!

New Owl Couples.

As promised there are some new owl couples in the shop in time for the weekend! This dapper couple is all dressed up and ready for a gay party or special event. They totally remind me of a couple in an old movie. I love the wee pearly buttons on the lady's lace dress. She is also wearing her single freshwater pearl necklace. The gent is decked out in his black tuxedo vest and bow tie.

The white bride owl now has a groom on her wing. He's also looking rather handsome in his tuxedo, while his bride has the traditional veil adorned with a garnet flower. Find them here.

Don't forget that all owls ship for free worldwide through Cyber Monday (11/28)! For free US shipping on the rest of your order use coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY2011".

More Newness in the Shop!

My new twisted bow clips seem to be a hit, so I'm going through my felt stash to find strips long enough to layer into sweet bows. When my alligator clip supplies arrive I'll probably add more colors to the shop. In the meantime, two more bow were added over the weekend. Remember that there is generally only one or two available in each color!

Layered bow clip in blueberry.

And marigold.

Also new is this lovely owl in oatmeal and vanilla.

His coloring is so mellow. I'm just loving him! I found some scraps from the lilac tree lying around in the yard, so I snagged a bit to use for a photo prop. When I'm not using it for photos, my own owl hangs out on the twig in my kitchen.

Ps. don't forget that my white and brown owl ornaments are 30% off until 11/28! 

Owl Sale.

I have a good amount of white and cinnamon felt, so I thought it would be fun to offer a sale on my snowy and brown owl ornaments! For a limited time only you can order them for 30% off. Sale price good through Cyber Monday (11/28).

These little guys are perfect for a woodland Christmas tree. They're especially great when there are little hands around (or even playful cats), as they won't break if knocked down. But the absolutely best part is they don't have to be put away with the rest of the Christmas decorations: they are equally as happy hanging from a door knob too. Go here for the white owl, and here for the brown owl.

New Owls Flying in for Christmas!

I'm sure it's no secret that I love making these owls. It's so much fun to watch their little personalities shine through as I add their face and wings. For the holiday season I've added a Special Edition Bronze Owl Ornament to the shop; he's extra snazzy and full of Christmas cheer.

When my Mom asked for an owl ornament for herself I was inspired to create one based on her living room wall color. My mom, as the matriarch of our family, has certainly continued to make all of her daughters and their families feel as much at home as ever (and my parents bought their house after I was married, so I never even lived there!). This wee owl is called "Little Miss Hospitality" in honor of my sweet Mama.

Just for the holiday season, I've also bundled owls together. You can choose five owls at a discount of 20%! Instant collection for decorating your home; this listing is also perfect for those who wish to give owl ornaments as gifts.

If five is too many, there is also the option for purchasing three at a time (also at a discounted rate). You can mix and match colors, or get all the same. So fun!

Not only are these guys an adorable accent to a bohemian home, they are also a great choice for homes with little ones (or even pets), as they won't break if knocked down.

I even had a little helper during my photo shoot. Note the sweet little fingers pointing out the different owls.