Good morning!
I have another DIY, which to me, is really funny. Why? Well, because I’m really not a crafty person. I don’t consider myself a crafter at all. I’m not patient enough for the most part. I don’t get along with glue guns and I don’t sew anything above a basic level.
I can do furniture and home decor, but to me, that is a different DIY industry so to speak.
The only time I do attempt to “craft” is during the holidays. I think the whimsy of the season allows room for error. That is what I tell myself anyway.
So today I’m showing you my Snowy Owls. I saw a version of these on BHG.com and thought they were too cute to ignore. It is also a great way to use all those pumpkins still sitting around. I also like that you use all natural materials - it takes away the “cheese” factor.
Uh, doesn’t it? Right? C’mon, help me out here.
Here is the easy step-by-step:
2) Next, gather your materials. The only thing I purchased were the feathers from a local craft store. Everything else was already in my pantry – sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coffee beans, filberts, and assorted nuts. Even if you don’t have them on hand, they are all at your fingertips at the grocery store. You can also certainly improvise like I did.
Other than that, all you need is a glue gun.
3) Draw a couple of circles for the eyes to give you a starting point.
4) Start gluing the sunflower seeds around the circle. I found out quickly that it is much easier to glue them individually rather than try to a line of 4 or 5 at a time. Don’t panic – this goes really fast. It only took me a little over an hour to do all three – not counting the painting.
5) When you’ve completed the circle once, start a second row.
6) Then a third row…
7) Now get the coffee beans on. Be sure to glue a few layers on top of each other. You want dimension and texture.
8) I then added pumpkin seeds as an extra detail, but certainly not necessary. I was just playing around.
This step also gave me an idea for next fall, but I can’t tell you because then I’d have to…well, nevermind.
9) Add feathers for the ears.
10) A nut for the nose. I used a Brazilian nut.
11. Here is the first one:
12) The little guy:
13. And the Mrs. with a burlap bow:
14. My intent was to use these for the kids’ table on Thanksgiving. Still might.
Anyway…I tried. 
Can Friday get here fast enough?!
See you tomorrow,
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Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
HOW FABULOUS is this project !!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO knew it was so simple to create a wonderful holiday piece like this!!!! thanks for sharing : ) hugs…
Love it, Shari! Totally doing this and love the idea that it can transition to Christmas. Now, to find me some pumpkins… (You didn't use real ones did you, because they'll rot indoors because its too warm – found that out the hard way. Mine only lasted 3 weeks.
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oh my gosh, shari!!! now you know i love these! too stinking cute!!!
oh my gosh, shari!!! now you know i love these! too stinking cute!!!
How adorable! I love them. You did a fantastic job!
These are just about the cutest things I've ever seen! Love.
Super cute!! Very clever, I love the owls. Laura
brilliant! love em. come visit anytime.
michele
Super cute!!
These are fantastic! Love this idea.
These are SO SWEET! I would love if you considered hooking these up to my "Abundant Thanks" linky party. They are a fabulous decoration that can transition all the way from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and that's a little unusual! Please come inspire us !!
fun project! really cute,
gail
Those really are adorable. See, you really are a crafter whether you think so or not! Just keep at it =)
Oh this is fantastic!! I have some small little pumpkins from the dollar store and I've been searching for a good use for them for after Halloween!!
Thank you so much for for sharing!!
~Lisa
Lisa's Craft Blog
These are absolutely adorable!
I'm happy to be your newest follower.
Oh my gosh these are TOOOO cute!! I love them and will probably copy for my house (sorry). these are so cute!!
Adorable. Thank you for linking up to More the Merrier Mondays.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com
So cute and creative! Thanks for sharing!
This is so creative. I think what makes them so fabulous is the use of nature items. Great job! I am a new follower from Project Queen. Vicky from Mess For Less
There's something quite elegant about these owls. Love the use of seeds and beans, Lovely!
Too cute!
Great idea! I'm staring at our old pumpkins right now… they have a new purpose in life
These are absolutely adorable! Love!
So adorable! What a great way to use the pumpkins from Halloween.
I host a weekly upcycling party and would love it if you linked this project up. http://tinyurl.com/upcycled71
What a sweet idea… and so unique! LOVE it!
BEST pumpkins I've seen. Hands down.