Thursday, April 25, 2013

PomPom & Circumstance


Today is my day for posting.  I want to thank Madame Samm @ Sew we quilt for putting this together and our wonderful cheerleader  Thearica @ Pigtales and Quilts who cheered us on and made sure we were on task.  



Oh the Things that you can do with a pompom or two...Or three....Or four.  No Dr. Seuss didn't say that but he probably would have if he had a chance to be in the Shake your Pom Poms blog hop.  Today I'm delighted to be included in this blog hop.  We have a reason or two or three or four....to shake our PomPoms these days in our household.

This week we are shaking our pom poms because our baby graduates...boo hoo.


Things as we know them will be changing greatly.  Never thought I'd see this day come so quickly.

But I know that isn't why you are visiting my blog today...you want to see what I made for the blog hop...

Well, I started by pulling out many craft supplies that I had on hand and only bought my pompom makers for this project....Yeah Me!

Not all the supplies I used were posted here and some of the supplies pictured I didn't use  because this was a think-up as you go, a be-creative for a change project.  I just pulled out things I thought I might use. I had fun. I spent good 3-4 hours just thinking and adding as I went.

First of course I made my pompoms....


4 of them to be exact

(check out my pompom tutorial here)

Then I just built from there...painted stick and Styrofoam ball. 






eyes, beak and hat followed with craft foam board

And this is what my kitchen looked like when I was done with my creating session....


 So what exactly did I create????  a pompom owl graduate topiary


He had to find a home so I decided to he needed to replace this scene....


definitely time to replace the snowmen; I needed something new to look at for awhile.

The wise-owl is among us
found some other graduation decorations to add to the wise owl

Hope you enjoyed visiting my post.  Thanks again for visiting and be sure to visit the other blogs on this tour today...

April 25
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109 comments:

  1. Debra LeeApril 24, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    I just love your owl!

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  2. MichelleApril 24, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Your owl graduate is really cute!

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  3. AmyApril 25, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Your graduating owl topiary is a hoot! Congrats to your daughter!

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  4. Sowing StitchesApril 25, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    So Cute! :) Your little owl makes a great cheerleader!

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  5. Just Sew SueApril 25, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Love it, such fun.

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  6. FrederikaApril 25, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    So nice the owl.
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  7. SandyMayApril 25, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Cute and clever. A nice display for Spring.

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM

      I'm ready for Spring to come forth here in North Dakota thanks

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  8. hueiseiApril 25, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Lovely project... Too cute..

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  9. charlotteApril 25, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    cute idea. thanks for sharing.

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  10. QuiltsmilesApril 25, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Congratulations on your girl graduating. Cute brainiac topiary and loved your play with words for this post and the header topic too. Thanks for sharing. Jane

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM

      you are a good cheerleader Jane thanks for your words

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  11. PaulineApril 25, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Congratulation with this great result of your daugther! You owl is sooo cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. SparkyApril 25, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    What an absolutely delightful wise owl....this is amazing...ok, I can think of all kinds of way to use him....love this

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 7:08 AM

      my daughter is an owl fan so she'll probably end up with him

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  13. ScrapatchesApril 25, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Cute pom-pom owl! Thanks for sharing ... :) pat

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  14. ThearicaApril 25, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    He is so cleverly sweet!

    Congratulations to your daughter!

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  15. JeanieApril 25, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Congratulations to Rebekah! Your pom pom owl will add to the festivities!

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  16. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 25, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Oh my....way too cute!!

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

      thanks, I was happy with how he turned out since he was a think as you go item

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  17. SparkyApril 25, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Did I leave a comment...or was I thinking it is over there...well here I am again...it is a great asset to our pompom extravaganza.... you are soooo wise

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 7:10 AM

      you did leave a comment earlier but two is fine thanks

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  18. Britt-IngerApril 25, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Your pom poms owl is so cute. Thanks for sharing

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  19. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    thanks, britt

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  20. Carol SwiftApril 25, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    What a great idea for a graduation centerpiece...love it! Congratulations to your daughter, too!

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  21. MhairiApril 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    What a great way to celebrate such a great achievement. I love the owl topiary and think that this might just become a heirloom item. Thanks so much for sharing this and congratulations to your daughter.

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  22. krislovesfabricApril 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Fun topiary!!

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  23. carlaApril 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Hi!!! Congrats to you and your daughter!!! Your little owl is adorable and thanks for the tutorial!!!!

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  24. CatherineApril 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Very cool, cute owl!

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      hey could turn him into a cool summer owl with sunglasses thanks

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  25. GillApril 25, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Fabulous owl - my daughter would love one!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  26. Linda CApril 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    How cute and clever you are! Your owl topiary is so cute.

    Congratulations to your graduating daughter and of course, you as parents. It is a group effort, I think!

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  27. Kathy HApril 25, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I love the pom pom owl. ANd then you turned him into a graduate too! Great idea.

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 11:35 AM

      thanks also had an inspiration from someones comment could add some sunglasses and make him a summer cool owl

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  28. GwenApril 25, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Congratulations to your graduate as she enters the next phase of her life! And congratulations to you for your pompom graduating owl--he turned out just lovely!

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  29. Judy BApril 25, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Love your owl, very cute! Thank you for sharing.

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  30. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    That owl is so cute!

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  31. Needled MomApril 25, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    That wise owl is sooo cute! Great job.

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  32. Agnes B. BullockApril 25, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    FABULOUS !

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  33. TammyApril 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Great project. The owl is so adorable.

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  34. CalicojoanApril 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    That is so cute. What a perfect addition to your graduation table! Congratulations to the graduate. It's a bittersweet time for you, I know!

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  35. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    thanks for your cheering words

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  36. JanaramaApril 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Congratulations on being one of the top 3 of the day! Very cool graduation decoration. Thank you for sharing.

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  37. DeAnna April 25, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Adorable little owl. You put a lot of work into its creation! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 12:24 PM

      thanks DeAnna,
      I did put some time into him but I had fun all by myself just creating him

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  38. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogApril 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    nice idea and very cute owl ☺

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  39. LouApril 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    What a great idea!!!! Love him!!!!

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  40. Kristen KingApril 25, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Very cute!!! :)

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  41. Kristen KingApril 25, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Very cute! :)

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    1. apple blossomApril 25, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      again thanks. I think we have a glitch in blogger.

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  42. robinApril 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Love the owl! Too cute!

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  43. KarenApril 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    very very nice!! so creative!!

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  44. CreateologyApril 25, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Very clever owl you created with pom poms. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...

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  45. In stitches and seamsApril 25, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    hoot hoot! for your little owl and your daughter's grad.
    thanks for sharing with us today
    in stitches

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  46. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Oh sew very cute...great job

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  47. Lavonna ZWBApril 25, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Cute! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  48. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    What a cute graduation decoration!

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  49. LJApril 25, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Owl is wonderful - perhaps he belongs with Christopher Robin... Congratulations to your daughter; owl is a great remembrance of her graduation.

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    1. apple blossomApril 29, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      good thinking never thought of pooh bear. thanks

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  50. evelynApril 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Congrats the new graduate! I love your wise old owl topiary. Very creative.

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  51. Cheryl GreenleafApril 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Great job with the "think as you go" pom pom Owl Graduate. So cute!

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  52. Emily CApril 25, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Love the owl, very cute. congratulations on the graduation.

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    1. apple blossomApril 29, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      I was pleased with how he turned out thanks for your kind words

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  53. AllisonApril 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    your wise owl is very cute :)

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  54. JanetApril 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    What a sweet graduation owl for your daughter!

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  55. lefuntzApril 26, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Your wise old owl is a very wonderful tribute to your young new graduate. Congratulations on your top spot and to your daughter too.

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  56. sandraApril 27, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Your graduation owl is so creative. I loved him

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    1. apple blossomApril 29, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      thanks my daughter loves owls too so she'll probably keep him

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  57. Just Quilt ItApril 28, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    What a hoot! I love him. Congratulations to your daughter.

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  58. apple blossomApril 29, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    thanks for your kind encouragement

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