Owl Punchie - Grad Owl

I had a friend and customer request a special graduation card (Hi Lorene!).  I was stumped until I created the Black and Red Owl Card in THIS post.  Then I knew what I wanted to do.  I created a Grad Owl using the 2 Step Owl Punch by Stampin' Up!  This is such a fantabulous punch, every time I make or see an owl using this punch, it is just as cute as all the other ones, and the possibilities are limitless for its use.
Here is the Grad Owl I came up with ......

This picture shows Graddy (cute name huh?) on the card I created.  Come back tomorrow and I will share that card with you.  Meanwhile here is a picture of the "how to" card ...

Most of it is self explanatory, except for the "hat".  For the part that sits on the head, I punched out part of the small star punch (it is now retired, but you can use the small star from the Stars #2 Die), then I used the 3/4" x 15/16" oval punch to punch it out.  Then you cut off the extra pieces on the side, that gives you a pointed hat looking piece for the head.  Then for the square mortar board part I cut out a 3/4" piece of cardstock, drew lines from point to point on both sides, then measured in 1/8" on two opposite points, and 1/4" on the remaining opposite points. Then I hand cut between the marks (I hope that is clear enough for you). 
You can adapt this punch image to any school colour by adjusting the colour of the sash and the tassel.  You could even put glasses on it if you wish.
Back tomorrow with the card Graddy is sitting on ......