Time to HOP with Paper Issues

♥ Welcome to the Papered Cottage ♥

Today is the big day. Glad to be in on this wonderful Blog Hop presented by the talented ladies of Paper Issues Creative Team.

**GIVE-A-WAY GIVE-A-WAY**

My prize donation will be THREE skeins of my very popular --On The Fringe-- Handmade Crepe Paper Fringe from Dot & Whimsy I have a huge assortment of colors schemes to choose from...as the winner, you will get to pick your favorite three

I love scrapbooking and card-making, but my true passion is altering stuff :)  So, I will be bringing you a cute, fast and fun little project, Owl Straw Topper just in time for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving...this guy is very versatile.

Supply list to complete one piece:

•Scrapbook paper; 2 patterns

•Label punch (2.25"H x 1.5"wide)

•1" round punch

•Two 1/2" round corduroy brads (or any design)

•Two 1/8" round black pom-pom balls

•One piece of candy corn; trimmed to 1/2" long

•Mini tag 

•Jute or twine

Other: scissors, permanent pen, plastic or paper straws, hole punch, fabric glue and permanent adhesive

This is easy, easy, easy :)  

1- Punch paper with label punch

2- Using the hole punch, create two holes 1/8" from the top and bottom of the label punched paper

3- Using the 1" round punch, punch one circle from coordinating paper; cut in half and glue one piece to each side of the label (as shown).

4- Insert the two brads approximately 3/4" from the top; center the brads side-by-side.  Using fabric glue, add the pom poms to the brads (as shown).

5- Cut candy corn to 1/2" in length (or as desired).  Glue just below eyes.

**Allow pieces to dry**

6- Carefully insert straw through holes.  

7- If desired, add a small name tag and attach to the top with jute, ribbon or baker's twine

That's it!  Think of using these for party favors, place-cards or as a package tie-on!

I hope that you enjoy this simple and sweet project; please email me if you have any questions :)

♥Now, it's time to hop-on-over to
Lana Bisson's Blog for your next stop♥
(If for some reason Lana's Blog Hop post isn't up, please go to Peg Hewitt's blog next)

Also, don't forget to check-out Paper Issues store
25% OFF your purchase when you use the code: HOP25

www.paperissues.com

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment to be in the drawing for a prize!