Like many of you, the “Santas” in my life were generous enough to buy me presents this year… New boots, socks, checks and even a deodorant. (Weird, I know. Maybe they’re trying to tell me something about the way I smell?) When talking on the phone to my uncles, aunts and grandparents I of course said thank you for the gifts, but is this enough of a thank you? Does it stop here? In my opinion, probably not. I may be old-fashioned, but I think it’s a nice gesture to write a handwritten thank you note, because in this way, you show your family that you truly appreciate their thoughtfulness. Whether you agree with me or not, the following DIY project will come in handy in the future. So what are these adorable owls? Thank you note holders! Way cuter than an envelope, these cardholders will surely put a smile on receivers’ faces! So let’s begin!
Materials you will need:
– White paper
– Yellow or orange paper
– A solid colored paper of any color
– A patterned paper with any design of your choice (You can go on the internet to find a design that you like). This patterned paper color should probably match the solid colored paper of any color mentioned above.
– Clear tape
– Glue stick
– Scissors
– Black marker
Step 1
Take the solid colored paper of any color and cut it in half, hotdog style. Then fold again, hamburger style.
Step 2
At the open end of the folded paper, cut half of an oval.
Step 3
Tape the open sides together to form a pouch.
Step 4
Cut out the following:
– Two ovals that are about an inch-wide and an inch-and-a-half-long from the solid-colored paper
– A yellow/orange triangle
– Two yellow/orange half-inch-long finger shapes
– Twelve inch-long finger shapes from the patterned paper
– Two white ovals that are an inch wide and an inch-and-a-half-long. Color in two little back circles.
Step 5
Glue the two yellow/orange finger shapes at the bottom of the pouch first. Then start from the bottom and glue the top of the patterned fingers, four to a row with three rows. Curl up the bottom of the patterned finger shapes a little bit.
Step 6
Glue the two solid-colored ovals to the side of the pouch, then the eyes and then the beak.
You’re done! Now go on and write those thank you notes!