DIY Owl Crafts: Owl Figurines Makeover

Owl-Crafts

Who loves owls? Oh me, me, me! I love them. That might be kind of obvious from my owl wall art and owl mosaic. But I wasn’t totally crazy about the owl figurines above.

On the left, the grey owl figurine I found at the Salvation Army for about $2.00. The middle big owl is from Michael’s (it’s actually a vase). With my double coupons I got it for about $8.00. And the ugly little guy on the right is from the dollar store for, you guessed it, $1.00

I went for a grey and yellow theme because they were going in my bedroom (which is grey and yellow). The big guy I just went for straight yellow, and since the grey owl figurine, who we affectionately call Charles, was already grey, I just painted him a darker grey. The little owl figurine needed the most love. I painted him a base color of grey, and then taped a heart on him and painted over the heart with yellow. I used the same grey and yellow paint that I used for this DIY project.

I realized after the fact that the dollar store owl kind of looks like he’s the love child of the two bigger owl statues, but I’m okay with that.




45 Comments on DIY Owl Crafts: Owl Figurines Makeover

  2. Carissa Rasmussen
    at (12 years ago)

    I love owls too. spray paint is awesome. I have a bunch of things I want to paint, it’s just getting around to it! Thanks for the inspiration

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  3. Christine
    at (12 years ago)

    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! They look FABULOUS!!! Love the color choice!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  4. Chris
    at (12 years ago)

    Hi Sarah, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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  7. Candice
    at (12 years ago)

    Cute cute cute!! Love the colors!

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  9. Rustown Mom
    at (12 years ago)

    Ha! I printed out that Michael’s coupon and going to buy that owl has been on my list for two days. I’m trying not to be obsessed with owls, but every one of them is so stinking cute! Love yours (:

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  11. Mrs Bishop
    at (12 years ago)

    SOOO cute!!! I love all things owl, and the grey and yellow together is the best!

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  13. JWo Designs
    at (12 years ago)

    Cute!!! I love the big yellow one! I love owls, but my husband doesn’t… 😛

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  15. Jen @ frazzled 5
    at (12 years ago)

    You had me at the owls. I love them all. Newest follower and so excited I am your 50th! HIGH FIVE!
    Hugs, Jen @ frazzled5.com

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  16. Something Nice and Pretty
    at (12 years ago)

    Love owls too, I think though I only have two:) Love how you painted them, so cute!
    Visiting from a Glimpse Inside!

    Rondell♥

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  17. Melissa
    at (12 years ago)

    I love owls, love them! They are everyone right now and I have been having a field day (pillows, stuffed ones, little ones, big ones, lantern ones, etc). It has gotten out of hand over here. haha

    xoxo,
    Melissa

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  18. www.lifeisaparty.ca
    at (12 years ago)

    These turned out so cute, I love what a little spray paint can do!
    Dannyelle

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  20. The Remodeled Life
    at (12 years ago)

    Your owls are so cute, like a little owl family :). I love the colors! Our bedroom is grey and yellow too!!

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  21. Rebecca
    at (12 years ago)

    Cailin (co-inspiration of my blog) LOVES Owls too. She’ll totally appreciate this post. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

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  23. Stephanie Michaels
    at (12 years ago)

    They look great, I love the colors! Thanks for linking up on Super Sweet Sunday!
    Stephanie

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  24. Katie
    at (12 years ago)

    I love owls! These turned out so cute! I especially love the gray one!

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  26. Katie
    at (12 years ago)

    Really cute. I might have left the big guy as is, but the other ones were a great transformation 🙂

    I have a lot of owls in my collection too. My future father-in-law gets me a new one every few months 🙂

    I found my way here from Tatertots ‘n Jello

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  27. Kathy Moody
    at (12 years ago)

    These are so cute! I love the transformation. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent. 🙂

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  29. Debbiedoo's
    at (12 years ago)

    I love me some owls too. Thanks for sharing with my party.

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  34. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama
    at (12 years ago)

    So cute!! I just did a makeover on the same dollar store owl!! I couldn’t resist saving the little guy from ugliness 🙂

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  35. Brooke
    at (12 years ago)

    I have a BIG time Crush on Owls myself .. I love all your owls they look great!!!

    Hugs~Brooke

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  36. Jocie@TheBetterHalf
    at (12 years ago)

    LOVE IT! I actually just painted some owls yesterday, but they started WAY uglier! thanks again for linking up!

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  37. Jocie@TheBetterHalf
    at (12 years ago)

    oops, i tried to comment but i think i lost it… anyway, LOVE THESE!! i actually just painted some owls yesterday but they started WAY uglier! 🙂 Thanks again for linking up.

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  38. Stephanie Michaels
    at (12 years ago)

    Sarah,
    Just wanted to let you know I featured your adorable owls today on Super Sweet Saturday!
    Thanks,
    Stephanie
    swtboutique.blogspot.com

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  39. DIY Show Off
    at (12 years ago)

    Super cute!!! I’ve been known to spray paint an owl or two too (ceramic variety, of course). Yours are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing! 😉

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  42. Kristi L (Digital Cake)
    at (11 years ago)

    I love the gray and yellow! They look awesome together! Now I’m inspired to find some figures I can paint! Goodwill here I come!

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  44. Sarah
    at (11 years ago)

    I love, love, LOVE this project! I can’t imagine how many times I have passed up a figurine at a thrift/antique store because I couldn’t see past its ugly exterior. I’ve been owl crazy most of my life, so these are right up my alley. Great projects like these open my eyes to the potential of objects…I simply need to think outside the box. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to reading more of your lovely blog (I found you through your feature on Digital Cake).

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    • admin
      at (11 years ago)

      Thank you so much for your comment! I love when I can inspire other bloggers!

      Reply

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