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henry hoot owl (handmade holidays)

2009 November 4
by 5 Orange Potatoes

This is Henry Hoot Owl. He is another holiday work in progress. I still need to add his talons and make him a little mouse “friend.” He is made from cotton and wool thrifted sweaters and wool blend felt. I am feeling so inspired to make sweater animals, that I’m afraid the little ladies won’t get anything else for the holidays!

henry hoot owl

 I kind of want to keep him for myself; to put him on a bookshelf with my vintage books by the Brontes, Shakespeare, Frost, Alcott and Whitman. He kind of looks like the sort of owl that would read the classics.

henry hoot owl 2

Now to go finish the other owl and some mice.

33 Responses
  1. November 8, 2009

    That is absolutely the cutest thing ever. If I could make those, I would give them to *everyone*. :-)

  2. November 7, 2009

    So cute! I was just given a couple beautiful wool sweaters. I’m going to consider cutting them up!

  3. November 7, 2009

    Oh, he is absolutely adorable!

  4. November 6, 2009

    SO adorable! I love him!

  5. November 5, 2009

    I agree, Henry definitely looks like an academic. Speaking of owls, I posted my interpretation of your lovely leaf owl mask on my blog if you’d like to take a peak…! :)

  6. November 5, 2009

    Goodness gracious, dear Henry, I Love you. I love his eyes, I love his colors. He is an awesome owl!!!

  7. November 5, 2009

    Lisa, you create the most amazing things! I am truly inspired by your work

  8. November 5, 2009

    This owl is the cutest ever Lisa! I love that blue button eye! Your girls will be thrilled for sure!
    love, sara

  9. November 5, 2009

    He’s sooooo cute, Lisa!! :)

  10. Kat permalink
    November 5, 2009

    I love this! he definately needs a home in my book nook!

  11. November 5, 2009

    Ohhhh! He is too adorable. I think I would considering keeping him myself, too! ;)

  12. November 5, 2009

    I love it! It’s very artistic, wow!!

  13. November 5, 2009

    Love the eyes, this is so cute!

  14. November 4, 2009

    I want one!!! How cute is he?! I wish I had time for all the inspiration you give me! Your ladies are lucky indeed! I still can’t believe it’s November already!

  15. November 4, 2009

    Oh, I am lovin this owl!!!

  16. November 4, 2009

    Yes, he does look like a well read owl. ;) Very cute!

  17. November 4, 2009

    You are very talented~ I just love the whimsical eyes and the color/texture combinations. xo Kyndale

  18. November 4, 2009

    Wow! You have outdone yourself! I LOVE HIM!

  19. Debbie permalink
    November 4, 2009

    Oh…he is lovely. I want him for MYself! :)

  20. November 4, 2009

    He’s perfect! I wish I had a mommy to make me some of those… lucky girls!

  21. November 4, 2009

    he is a beauty! i lvoe that snowflake gleam in his eye:) wait, is he flirting with me?
    i think a bookshelf is a great place for that little guy.

  22. November 4, 2009

    How cute! He does look quite ecclectic…I love that :D

  23. November 4, 2009

    Oh my, so stinkin’ cute! I want one too!

    :) Lisa

  24. Jane permalink
    November 4, 2009

    That could be the cutest owl I’ve seen in. . .well, maybe ever!

  25. November 4, 2009

    Oh, soooo cute! :)

  26. November 4, 2009

    Too cute! Love those mismatched eyes.

  27. November 4, 2009

    He is so. cute.

  28. November 4, 2009

    That is so cute. Your little ladies are going to have a wonderful Holiday!

  29. November 4, 2009

    Oh yes! Henry looks very wise indeed ~ a bookshelf would be a perfect roost :)

  30. November 4, 2009

    all owl read the classics!! oh lisa, he is absolutely darling, such creativity!!!

  31. November 4, 2009

    I love him! He is beautiful:)

  32. November 4, 2009

    what a cutie he is!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

  33. Robin permalink
    November 4, 2009

    Oh! No! He looks so similar to what I was making the girls but cuter :( This family is too crafty. I am going to have to come up with something else.

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