Hoo's got talent? #21

Hello fellow HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!

Welcome to another FABULOUS week of 

Thanks to everyone HOOOO linked up last week! I am sorry that I didn't get to comment on every one's links, but I do appreciate everyone HOOOOO takes the time to come and PARTY with me!

Here are my last weeks favorites!

Mrs. Owens from A Pumpkin and a Princess made this adorable 
Halloween candy car!

Amy from Daydreams and Pretty things made these cute
candy corns on a stick!

Anngela from Anngela's Pretty Little Things made this 

fabulous ruffled shirt!

Linsay from That Village House made a way cute  

Nap Mat!

Katie from Katie's Cucina made these yummy cookies and cream cupcakes!

Thanks to everyone HOOOO linked up last week!
If you were featured please feel free to grab this  button on my sidebar!

Onto this weeks HOO'S GOT TALENT  link party!

Here  are the rules!

*Link-up your post not your main  URL to this party, then PLEASE include a link back to this page.

           *Make sure your link is to your specific post and not your   main URL.
                        *No Etsy pages or business websites please.
 *Include a short description of your project and the name 

of your blog in your link up.

                * Visit at least 2 other blog links and show them some  love!

         *Grab the party-link button on the side bar so others can join the PARTY!!

Hoo's got talent?

1. Preserve Leaves Collage	2. Homemade Leg Wax - Homemade Mamas	3. Sugaring Paste - Homemade Mamas
4. Fall Porch@SCM	5. Jessica	6. Dog Portrait
7. Napkin Pillows	8. A-line tunic tutorial	9. seasonal crochet hat tutorial/giveaway
10. glitter pumpkin tutorial	11. pretend/play changing pad	12. Fall Fabric Brooch Tutorial
13. Cast a Spell	14. Headband Tutorial	15. Halloween Sugar Cookies
16. Dollar Store Wreath	17. Fabric Pumpkins	18. Patchwork Pocket Tote
19. Tween Headboard	20. Detective party	21. monogram
22. Girly Owl	23. Birthday Book	24. Halloween Peek-a-Boo Book
25. A Rainbow Party in the Fall	26. chalkboard pumpkin	27. Halloween Broom Cookie
28. Pretty Ribbon Balls	29. Bat Wing Shirts	30. crochet pig finger puppet
31. Haunting Halloween	32. Spa Party	33. Tons of free printables
34. Owl Hats	35. Julie @ A Journey Not A Race	36. Pom Pom Pumpkins
37. Great Horned Owl	38. Oh NOES!!!Mean Kitteh.	39. Halloween Coasters
40. Halloween Table Runner	41. Candy Corn Appliqued Onesie	42. Teensy Top Hat
43. Candy Corn Pillow	44. Easiest Wall Art EVER!	45. PRINTABLE Halloween Games for the Kids!
46. Flowering Vine Applique Tee Tutorial	47. Maple Glazed Apple Nut Bars	48. Homemade Snickers Bars
49. homework: vintage fabric labels	50. Saints Wreath	51. Ribbon Organizer and Frame
52. Marvin the Mummy and Friends	53. Sunshine Pillow	54. Master Bedroom Makeover
55. DIY PBK Growth Chart	56. Tote to Backpack	57. Button Bib Necklace
58. Tween Birthday Gifts	59. halloween memory game	60. 30th birthday book
61. Bathroom Art	62. Wonderland birthday tea party	63. Sight Word Bag
64. Spider Topiary	65. Mario Themed Birthday Party	66. Duh! Wreath Storage Idea
67. Heavy Metal Pumpkin (faux leather)	68. Fall Decor	69. CASTLE CAKE
70. Scrap Paper Pumpkins	71. Bibs and a Giveaway	72. bed pockets - a tutorial
73. To Do/Grocery List Printable	74. T Shirt Owl Hat and Bib	75. Upcycled Wall Art
76. Amazing Homemade Coupon Books	77. Black and White Owl	78. Zebra Mod Podge Nightstand
79. Zebra Modpodge Wall Letter	80. Easy Halloween Wreath	81. candy corn inspired pillow
82. Clips	83. Paint Chi Pumpkins	84. Cowboy Sign/Football
85. Denim Bib Necklace	86. Glitter Skulls	87. Toy Story Party Desserts
88. Easy-Sew Baby Taggie Blanket	89. Ruffled Skirt	90. Printable Halloween Cupcake Toppers and Wrappers
91. The Caffeinated Globe ~ BISCUITS & COOKIES	92. No Sew Fabric Bookmarks	93. itty bitty topiary
94. Howdy Pandowdy! (pear and raspberry)	95. stained glass tray	96. Paper Shoes!
97. Caution! Don't Drink & Fly	98. Fall Subway Art!!	99. Spider Boo Plaques
100. Brioche	101. Fabric Flower	102. Some jelly fishes
103. Tentacle cards	104. Chocolate-Coconut Cake	105. What to do with a jar of Buttons
106. Fabulous Fairy Wings	107. DIY Candy Jar	108. Tutu Cute!
109. A Homecoming Hit	110. Tiny Table Re-do	111. Halloween Fabric Countdown Blocks
112. Autumn Wreath	113. Body Pillow Makeover	114. Pants turned ruffle purse
115. Pennant Banner {tutorial}	116. Ribbon Hair Bow {tutorial}	117. Scrappy Ball
118. Halloween Countdown Calendar	119. Crackle Art wood sign

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Hoo are you? #16



HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of 

HOO ARE YOU!

I truly have to apologize for getting this up late again. I have so much going on at work and home that my blog is being put on the back burner. So sorry!

Here are this week's question?

1.  List 3 words that remind you of fall.

2. Do you wear jewelry often?

3. Do you like your toe nails painted or natural?

4. Do you ever wear a hat?

5. Do you have someone that you talk to everyday on the phone?

Here are my answers!

1.  List 3 words that remind you of fall.
leaves, pumpkins, chilly

2. Do you wear jewelry often?
Yes, when I have time to throw it on!

3. Do you like your toe nails painted or natural?
I have to have mine painted, I can't stand my ugly toes natural.

4. Do you ever wear a hat? 
I like hats! I throw one on when I am in a hurry and don't have to go to work or church. 
I wish I could wear them more.

5. Do you have someone that you talk to everyday on the phone?

Oh yes! I talk to my mom everyday. I also talk to my SIL Andrea almost everyday and my BFF Sady!

 Here are the RULES!!!

 Here's how it will work, each  Tuesday I'll post a few questions. They can be anything from What's your  favorite color to What's your favorite movie.

• You will then copy this week's questions and change the answers to your own. 

• You will post them in a new post on  your blog (you can back date this post so it doesn't show up as your  newest post) and then come and link up that particular post (not the  link to your main blog) here on our link party.

• Make sure to visit as many blogs as  you can and comment! It will be a good way to get to know some fun and  interesting things about your fellow crafters! 

• Also add this cute little button to your post so that others can join in on the PARTY!!! (It is over on the left side bar)

I also would love your input for questions that you would like to know about each other! Feel free to email me any questions you come up with to nightowlcrafting@hotmail.com!

Now its your turn  to answer the questions! 

PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN A POST ON  YOUR BLOG, DON'T PUT YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT SECTION OF THIS POST!
IF YOU  NOTICE THAT YOUR POST IS NO LONGER LINKED UP, READ THE RULES AND LINK  UP AGAIN! ALSO IF YOU HAVE A   CRAFT TO LINK UP, COME BACK TOMORROW FOR  HOO'S GOT TALENT!

Hoo are you?

1. Sweet Maple Life	2. Mamarazzi	3. Hello Kendra
4. Crystal	5. Monica	6. Robyn @ CWM
7. You're My Cuppy Cake...	8. Emily @ Create-able	9. Deb
10. Kat	11. Joy @ Mommaskindacrafty	12. Michelle
13. Jessica @ NotJustAMommy	14. Julie@ A Journey Not A Race	15. He Is My Beloved
16. Lori	17. Sasha @ ~The Life of Me~	18. Project Naptime
19. Unexpected Twists n Turns	20. flutter	21. Burner Covers ART! part 2
22. Charlotte

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Paver Pumpkins!

Back in the spring I made ladybug pavers and I thought how fun it would be to make pumpkins for the fall.

So here is the tutorial for my pumpkin pavers.

Supplies

pavers

orange and brown paint

wire, ribbon, fabric, or raffia

paint brush

Step 1~ paint your paver orange. I spray painted mine.

Step 2~ Paint the stem brown. I used paint and a paint brush to do this, because it got dark before I could cover the bottom part and spray paint the stem.

Step 3~ Grab some wire, ribbon, fabric, raffia, or what ever you like to

tie between the stem and the pumpkin.

I used green wire and curled the ends.

Now you have a cute little  pumpkin. It is really that easy.

I think they need something more, so if you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment!

Thanks and have a fabulous weekend!

Blog Swapping with Ready Set Create!

I am so excited to be blog swapping with Aleesha from Ready Set Create today! Please make her feel at home. She has really cute projects on her blog that you should check out. Thanks Aleesha for swapping today!


 Hi there Night Owl Crafters!
I'm such a fan of Leslie and all her fun ideas!  I'm super excited to be swapping blogs with her today!

I'm Aleesha and I'm the blogger behind
Ready Set Create!


I love craftin and all things creative!  Blogging about it is a great way to get feedback about my projects and spare the Hubby from having to listen to all the girly details. :)  Thank goodness for all of you that I can share my love of crafting with!

Here is my first craft of this beautiful Fall season.
Cute, festive, stuffed pumpkins!

Cute right?!  I whipped up two of these babies during an episode of What Not To Wear.

Want to make some of your own?  Here we go!

Start with whatever fabric you're going to use.  Make the width twice as long as as the height.

I made mine 11 inches by 22 inches. 

Next we're gonna ruffle the top and the bottom (the two long sides.)

On the sewing machine use the longest stitches and the highest tension.  Start sewing without pulling the fabric tight and the machine should do the ruffling  for you.  

(if it doesn't then just pull on one of the strings when you're done sewing to make it ruffle up.)

What we're going to do next is sew the two shorter sides together (11 inch sides) right sides together.

Now you'll have a tube with a ruffly top and bottom.  

Gather the bottom together and hand stitch it closed.

Next fill it full of stuffing. . .

Then gather the top and stitch it closed.

This is what it looks like at this point. . . a big round lumpy {almost} pumpkin.

The next step is whats gonna give it that pumpkiny look.

I just used some regular thread and a long needle. . . start at the bottom, and bring your needle up through the middle and then down around to the bottom and up through the middle again as many times as you want - I did it 5 times.
(does that all make sense???)

Now for the stem.  Super easy.
Cut two stem shaped pieces.  They don't have to be perfect. . . what stem is perfect???

Sew them right sides together, flip right sides out and stuff.  Now sew the bottom closed.  It doesn't matter what it looks like, the bottom wont show.

Last step, pull out the hot glue gun and glue on the stem and if you want to a couple fake leaves.
And Voila!  There you have your cute stuffed pumpkin!

Now all you have to decide where to put them!
On the kitchen table. . .

Maybe on the entryway table?

No matter where you put them they will look fab and make a great fall decoration!

Come stop by my blog and see if you find anything you like!
Thanks again Leslie for having me today, and thanks for sharing all your wonderful readers!

Hoo's got talent? #20

Hello fellow HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!

Welcome to another FABULOUS week of 

Thanks to everyone HOOOO linked up two weeks ago! I am sorry that I didn't get to comment on every one's links, but I do appreciate everyone HOOOOO takes the time to come and PARTY with me! I don't have any features today, but I do still have a party going on!

Onto this weeks HOO'S GOT TALENT  link party!

Here  are the rules!

*Link-up your post not your main  URL to this party, then PLEASE include a link back to this page.

           *Make sure your link is to your specific post and not your   main URL.
                        *No Etsy pages or business websites please.
 *Include a short description of your project and the name 

of your blog in your link up.

                * Visit at least 2 other blog links and show them some  love!

         *Grab the party-link button on the side bar so others can join the PARTY!!

Hoo's got talent?

1. Smoochie Hands	2. anthro-inspired bracelet tutorial	3. Paper mache Santa Ornament
4. pretend/play doll diaper	5. pretend/play diaper wipes	6. One Use Skull Soaps
7. Spooky Spider Wreath	8. DIY Built-in Shelves	9. Bat Shadowbox Collage
10. Reversible Bag	11. Trick or Treat Bucket	12. Ghastly Reversible Halloween Tote
13. Freezer Paper Stenciling	14. Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew	15. boo letters
16. pumpkin cupcakes	17. Spooky Wreath - Homemade Mamas	18. Spooky Nights Mini Album
19. Ice Cream in a Bag - Homemade Mamas	20. Fabric Covered Notebooks	21. $ Store Fall Wreath
22. Recycled TShirt Baby Bibs	23. FIT FOR A PRINCESS CAKE	24. Circle Felt Garland-TUTORIAL
25. Birdie Sling Bag	26. Family hands embroidered	27. Anthro Style Lace Washer Necklace Tutorial
28. Necklace Organizer	29. Old Navy Inspired Tshirt	30. Pool Deck Redo : Part 2
31. Halloween Hairbows	32. Canvas Purse	33. Pool Deck Makeover / Painting the House
34. Ducky Denim Pouch	35. Haunting Time	36. Hand Painted Wooden Knobs
37. Boo Blocks	38. BILINGUAL LOVE SUBWAY ART	39. Refurbed mirror
40. Firescreen Rehab	41. Pumpkin Fondant Cupcakes	42. chalkboard rings
43. Fall Mantle recycle	44. Pallet Pumpkin :)	45. Curtains to Pillow Shams
46. Peanut Butter Fudge Cupcakes	47. Headband tutorial	48. princess subway art
49. Another one of my bags!	50. Party Hearty!	51. Address book make-over
52. Top 5 Hits	53. Paitned Serving Tray	54. Little Owl
55. Hair Jewels	56. Ruffle Shirt and Headband	57. Autumn-licious Cake
58. Fab do list holder	59. Fall hats	60. Countdown to Fright Night
61. Spooky Post-It Note Pad	62. Easy Dresser Makeover	63. Tutorial: Painting Stripes
64. Cookies & Cream Cupcakes	65. Make your own Nap Mat	66. new bottlecap designs
67. Owl Tooth Pillow	68. I-Spy Place Mats	69. Teen Birthday Gifts
70. Toddler Sleeping Bag	71. Rock Those Earrings!	72. Plush Peanut Pals
73. Bone Appetit Tote Bag from Tea towel	74. Pirate Tutu Costume	75. Fire Storm Canvas
76. Felt S'mores- Snips and Snails and Tales	77. Glass Organizers	78. Choose Your Own Adventure Date Kit Giveaway
79. Menu Board	80. The Caffeinated Globe ~ Dubai's Champagne Tea	81. It' Fall Celebrate
82. Upcycled Messenger Bag	83. Ruffle Tank Tutorial	84. Jumper turned Apron
85. Ktichen Redo	86. Cookie Dough Frosting	87. Blinged Bat Pendant
88. Pincushion Trio	89. Plantation Blind Pumpkins	90. Halloween Decor
91. Child's Chair	92. Themed I-Spy Bag	93. allergy eye mask
94. Cherry Wall Decor	95. Pretty Little Birthday Banner	96. Stuffed Squash
97. Felt Art Museum	98. Julie @ A Journey Not A Race	99. Fall Wreath
100. Simple Mirror Update	101. Welcome to fall tablecloth	102. Spooky lanterns
103. Doll cradle makeover	104. No Bake Dessert	105. Ruffle Onesie & Headband
106. DIY Bed	107. Hand-painted Signs	108. my art journal&blog
109. Rit Dye Halloween Tags	110. Mom-A-Go-Go Purse	111. Mod Monkey Birthday Bag
112. Sequined Pocket T-shirt Tutorial	113. Raffia Pendant Light	114. Halloween Table Runner
115. 'A' Embroidery Hoop	116. Photo Editing	117. Corn on a stick
118. Picture Pumpkin Block	119. Bull Painting for Jackies Hope	120. Halloween Candy Jar
121. Custom Vintage Letterhead - Free	122. Skirt and top for Shelby	123. A bathroom in process
124. Bird Cage Pumpkin	125. Button bees

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Hoo are you? #15

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of 

HOO ARE YOU!

I know I am way late getting this up again. So sorry!

Here are this week's question?

1.  What is your Zodiac sign?

2. Name 3 things that are always in your purse besides your wallet.

3. Which magazines do you look at the most?

4. Do you pluck or get your eyebrows waxed?

5. How often do you go grocery shopping?

Here are my answers!

1.  What is your Zodiac sign?

My Zodiac sign is Sagittarius! I am the Archer! I stand pretty strong to the definition given on the link I attached.

 

2. Name 3 things that are always in your purse besides your wallet.

 Well when I actually use the purse instead of the diaper bag, I have lip gloss or chap stick, tampons, and receipts.

3. Which magazines do you look at the most?

I love PEOPLE magazine! It is my favorite. I also like to look at church magazines, US weekly, and craft magazines.

4. Do you pluck or get your eyebrows waxed? 

I am not a plucker! I get my eyebrows waxed. I know this sounds weird but I love it. I want the pain all at once.

5. How often do you go grocery shopping?

This is a terrible question for me. I don't have a set plan. I go to the grocery store whenever. I have a weird thing about eating fresh meat, so sometimes I can go to the store almost every night. I know I am weirdo!

 Here are the RULES!!!

 Here's how it will work, each  Tuesday I'll post a few questions. They can be anything from What's your  favorite color to What's your favorite movie.

• You will then copy this week's questions and change the answers to your own. 

• You will post them in a new post on  your blog (you can back date this post so it doesn't show up as your  newest post) and then come and link up that particular post (not the  link to your main blog) here on our link party.

• Make sure to visit as many blogs as  you can and comment! It will be a good way to get to know some fun and  interesting things about your fellow crafters! 

• Also add this cute little button to your post so that others can join in on the PARTY!!! (It is over on the left side bar)

I also would love your input for questions that you would like to know about each other! Feel free to email me any questions you come up with to nightowlcrafting@hotmail.com!

Now its your turn  to answer the questions! 

PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN A POST ON  YOUR BLOG, DON'T PUT YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT SECTION OF THIS POST!
IF YOU  NOTICE THAT YOUR POST IS NO LONGER LINKED UP, READ THE RULES AND LINK  UP AGAIN! ALSO IF YOU HAVE A   CRAFT TO LINK UP, COME BACK TOMORROW FOR  HOO'S GOT TALENT!

Hoo are you?

1. Joy	2. Rhonda @ Hepburn&Houndstooth	3. Kendra
4. Amie @ Pinkapotamus	5. Jessica	6. Kati @ the multi-purpose life
7. Liz @ Things Liz Loves	8. He Is My Beloved	9. Mindy at Create One Day In The Future
10. Robyn @ CWM	11. Heather@Est.2002	12. Fickleinpink
13. EPM	14. flutter	15. Ocean's Blog
16. my art journal&blog	17. Julie@ A Journey Not A Race	18. Liz@project naptime
19. Ashley	20. Katie	21. Daphne@Moo Moo's & Tutus
22. A HOPEful Blog	23. Mamarazzi	24. Michelle

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New Blogmania Winner!

We have a new blogmania winner!

I have never heard back from the original winner and it has been way over 48 hours.

So the new winner of my vinyl prize package goes to...

comment #547

SAPsMaMa

 

(I know it looks like #147, but on my comments it re-started after each 200 comments)

I am emailing the winner right now and if she doesn't respond, then I will draw another winner!

BLOGMANIA WINNER!

WOW what a fabulous time I had with Blogmania!

I am so excited that I gained so many new followers and 

I would like to welcome you to Night Owl Crafting!

I know everyone is dying to know the winner.

I went through all the comments and I couldn't count the last 4, because they were entered after 12:00pm EST.

So the total number of comments were 595.

Thanks to everyone HOOOOO participated and congrats to the winner!

I am contacting the winner by email and they have 48 hours to claim their prize, if they don't then I will pick a new winner.

The WINNER is......

comment #98

SUSAN!

Way to go Susan!

Blog Swapping with Mommas kinda crafty!

Today I am so honored to be swapping with Joy from Mommas kinda crafty! She always has the cutest posts and ideas. Get ready to be inspired!


I am so excited to be Blog Swapping with Leslie today! Leslie is truly one of my blogging heroes!  She is super talented and I love her cute blog. 

I am Joy from Mommaskindacrafty! 

I love all things crafty! 

I love things that are quick and easy in the kitchen, like these yummy

Chocolate Waffles

Or my Yummy Creamy Crock Pot Chicken

 I also LOVE Mod Podge!

Here is a Color Matching game I made for Mister C

And an Altered Clipboard for a  teacher Gift

I Love to Sew and Craft, especially for my Princess!


 Little Legging from socks!

Bandanna Skirt

TuTu Bow Holder

Here is my latest project.  I just finished these as birthday presents for 2 sweet little girls that are soon to be my nieces.   Not quite as Fancy as the Tutu Bow holder I made for my daughter, but while I was making them, she kept telling me she wanted one like this.  Here's how I did it.

Simple Monogram Bow Holder

 Supply List:

Unfinished wood letter

Paint and brush
Clear Acrylic Sealer

1 12/" gossgrain ribbon

staple gun
 Flowers or other embelllishments
Glue gun

Sand your letters so there aren't any rough edges.  Then paint.  I gave mine 3 coats then decided to add some polka dots.  I did that with the end of a small paintbrush.

Let Dry, then spray with a Clear acrylic sealer

Then I measured 2 pieces of 1 12/" ribbon for each letter, 18" long.  I heat sealed the ends and stapled them in place.



 Added a little flower and button for embellishment and another ribbon for hanging.




I borrowed some of my daughters bows for the picture, but plan to make each of them  a few of their own.  Simple, easy, and I love how well the hair clips stay on the ribbon!

I would love to have you all pop over to visit ME!  I  have a Crafty link up every Friday and Saturday.   So please come join the fun.  Hope to see you all soon!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to Leslie for swapping with me!