Do you know anyone whooo's graduating?  This simple craft might be just the present for you to give.  It is a small owl box that is perfect for holding a small gift-money, cash, a check, etc.  I still remember calling my mom upset the first week I was enrolled in college.  My first bill was due, and I was in a panic.  I'm guessing that money is still probably a popular gift with college students.  Now for the owl box...

After you run a colorful piece of cardstock through the Big Shot using the Pill Box die cut, you'll have a shape that looks like this:

Put red sticky tape on the small flap as shown. 

Fold the box closed and leave flat.  This will make it easier to decorate. 

Using a heart punch, punch out two hearts.  One will be for the owl's feet and one for his beak.  Adhere the owl's feet at the bottom of the box.  Then, using a 3/4 inch circle punch, punch out circles in a coordinating patterned paper.  I used 10 circles for his feathers plus two more to cut in half where needed on the sides of the owl's body.  Add the circles to the owl starting at the bottom of the box as shown.  You'll only want to use adhesive at the top of each circle, so you can curl the circles up at the bottom with your finger or bone folder. 

Apply the second heart for the owl's beak.  Punch out his two wings using a large oval punch and glue to the top of the box.  For his eyes,  you'll need two 1 1/4 inch circles in white and two 3/4 inch circles in black.  Place the circles together as you see in the picture.  Don't forget the rhinestone bling! 

Finish making the owl box by folding in the top and bottom flaps.  I used a small glue dot to hold them in place. 

Check back in a couple of days to see a coordinating owl card. 

Interested in joining a stamping club?  We'll be making this project during our club this month.  We'd love to have you join our fun group.  Feel free to e-mail me if interested. 

Materials Used:
Cardstock:  whisper white, black, tempting turquoise
Patterned Paper:  tempting turquoise designer series paper
Embellishments:  rhinestones
Tools:  big shot, pillow box die cut, three heart punch, 3/4 and 1 1/4 circle punches
(All products used were Stampin Up.)

This adorable project was cased from Kerry's Paper Crafts.