Guest Blogger ~Sweet Peas and Bumblebees

I am so excited to introduce you to our guest blogger today!

Her name is Briana and she is from Sweet Peas and Bumblebees!

So I will let Briana take it away!

Hi!  I’m Briana from the blog, Sweet Peas and Bumblebees! 

I’m a wife to a wonderful man, mom to 2 adorable little ones, full-time teacher, crafter {when I can find time}, and newbie blogger.  While I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember, I’ve just recently started blogging about it.  I’m seriously loving sharing my crafting ideas and have a list of crafts I want to complete a mile long!

My twin sister and I (I’m the one on the right!) both share our craft tutorials and recipes on our blog.  I hope you’ll stop by sometime to find some inspiration! 

I am SO thrilled and honored to be a guest posting over here at Night Owl Crafting!!!!  Thank you so much Leslie!!

Wood Block Stacker

First you’ll need to get a 2x4.  The biggest reason I love this project is because of the price…if you don’t have a 2x4 lying around your garage they are so inexpensive to buy! 

Cut your blocks into the following lengths:

Soak:  6”

Lather:  8”

Enjoy:  6”

Then, using an electric sander, sand the edges until they are rounded and smoothed.  {You could definitely do it by hand if you’re so inclined!}

Now for the paint!  My bathroom is grey so I decided to start by painting my sanded blocks that color, knowing that the majority of the front surface would be covered with scrapbook paper.  {And, I finally found a use for those frequently purchased diaper boxes! =) }

After the paint has dried completely it’s time for Mod Podge!!  {I heart you Mod Podge!!!} 

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the front of the block and smooth down your coordinating paper precut to the dimensions of the front of the block. 

I don’t wait for the first layer of Mod Podge to dry, I immediately coat the top of the scrapbook paper with another thick layer of Mod Podge.  {Pretty sure I’m not following the Mod Podge directions but it all turns out okay!} 

I like to see the brush strokes, so I add quite a bit!  Using an old credit card, or something similar, smooth out any excess bubbles.  As it is drying, it will seem to bubble slightly.  **Don’t stress…they seem to flatten out as it dries!**

I like the rustic look, so using sand paper, I roughed up the edges and took some of the paint off of the edges.

Now it’s time for the vinyl!  Using my Sure Cuts A Lot 2 software and my favorite font, Larger Mine, I cut out the letters using my Cricut.  {What did I ever do without you Sure Cuts A Lot!?!?!  SO much easier!}  I apologize, but I don’t have any pictures of this step.

Now stack the blocks and you’re finished!  The top of my bathroom cupboard is looking better already!  Next on my project list…spruce up that old jar!  Love it, but it’s not quite right!

Thanks again Leslie for having me! 

Stop by Sweet Peas and Bumblebees anytime!

Hoo's got talent? #44

Hello fellow HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!

It's that time again for

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 a few of my favorites from last week!

Jodie from Love, Laughter, and decor made a super cute egg topiary!

Alisha from Felt So Cute made this fresh looking Spring Wreath!

Mrs. Owens from A Pumpkin and a Princess made an adorable peeps topiary!

Jessica from My World Made By Hand made these super cute bunnies and chick pedestals!

 The Crafty Blog Stalker shows hoe to DIY glitter toes!

 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 are you? #38

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of

Here are this week's questions!

1. What is your favorite magazine?

2. What color are your eyes?

3. Do you go to the dentist on a regular 6 month schedule, or do you put it off?

4. Do you use anything to make your house smell good?
ex: candles, spray,etc...

5. Do you have any pets?

Here are my answers!

1. What is your favorite magazine?
I love People and every now and then I grab a home decor magazine or Better Homes and Garden.

2. What color are your eyes?
Mine are the good old dark brown!

3. Do you go to the dentist on a regular 6 month schedule, or do you put it off?
I try to. I hate the dentist, but if I keep up on it I hope that I won't have to go back any earlier than 6 months.

4. Do you use anything to make your house smell good?
ex: candles, spray,etc...
I am a candle lover! I really like Scentsy and I tend to burn that a lot!
I think I have like 10 warmers, granted a few of them are for specific holidays 
and they are not all out at the same time.

5. Do you have any pets?

I have 1 outside dog. I am not an animal lover and especially in the house.

The dog that lives outside is my husbands, but I tend to take care of him!

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 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!     

 

Winner of Hangin with my peeps!

I am so excited to finally announce the winner of these cute peeps!

I used random.org to pick the winner!

The winner is......

HOOOOO is number 91?

Congrats to Delina!

Thanks to everyone HOOOO entered!

Easter re-visited!

I have been so busy that I haven't had time to get my Easter and spring decorations out yet, 

so I decided that I would show off some of my projects from last year!

My fabric carrots!

framed ruffle egg

Chocolate bunny tile

welcome danglers

4 letter glass frame

I can't wait to show you all of my wood connection crafts that I have been working on!

Also don't forget to enter my
Hangin' with my peeps giveaway!

Hoo's got talent? #43

Hello fellow HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!

It's that time again for

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 a few of my favorites from last week!

Katy from Crafty Mama gave this yummy bread stick recipe!

Vivienne from The V Spot demonstrates how to make these cute faux eggs!

Rachel over at Sun Scholars gives a fabulous tutorial on this darling spring dress!

Beckie at Just Beckause made this cute wooden stand that she can switch out for different occasions!

Rachael from The Little Birdie Blog dressed up some darling kitchen towels!

 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 are you? #37

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of

Here are this week's questions!

1. Have you ever had a professional massage before?

2. When drinking bottled water do you have a preference on which brand you drink?

3. What is your favorite kind of soup?

4. Do you have a preference on which Kleenex brand you use?

5. What is your favorite breakfast food?

Here are my answers!

1. Have you ever had a professional massage before?

Yes, I wish I could get them more often!

2. When drinking bottled water do you have a preference on which brand you drink?

I really don't care as long as it isn't Aquafina! I can't stand that stuff!

3. What is your favorite kind of soup?

I love all soups except clam chowder! Yuck!

4. Do you have a preference on which Kleenex brand you use?

I love PUFFS! They are my nose's best friend!

5. What is your favorite breakfast food?

I love when my dad makes waffles with homemade dutch honey syrup! Oh yummy!

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 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!     

Hangin' with my peeps giveaway!

 This GIVEAWAY is closed! 

So if you keep up with my blog you know that I am obsessed with the wood connection

and their cute wood crafts!

Last week my sister was in Salt Lake and I had her head over to the wood connection

to pick up several of their latest Easter crafts.

I feel in love with this craft!

Hangin' with my peeps!

I knew that I couldn't just get one for myself, so I decided to

make 2 so that one of my lucky readers could win one!

So here are the rules to enter the giveaway!

Mandatory:

Leave me a comment telling me what is your favorite Easter candy!

Extra entries:

~Become or tell me you are already a follower of Night Owl Crafting
~"Like" Night Owl Crafting on Facebook
~Blog, facebook, or tweet about this giveaway

This giveaway will close on Sunday, March 27 @ 11:59 PST.
the winner will be announced on Monday, March 28 and they have 48 hours to claim their prize, or a new winner will be chosen!

Good luck everyone!

Hoo's got talent? #42

Hello fellow HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!

It's that time again for

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 a few of my favorites from last week!

Carolyn from Homework: Today's Assignment, be inspired made these darling yarn carrots!

Terri over at a Creative Princess made this fun family rules board!

Caroline from Artfully@Atelier Caroline made this fabulous necklace!

Michell from A Girl in the Air made this amazing tree bookshelf!

Amy aver at Home Remedies did an amazing hallway entry redo!

 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 are you? #36

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of

Here are this week's questions!

1. What are a couple of your favorite green foods?
2. Do you decorate for St. Patrick's Day?
3. Do you have Irish in you?
4. Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
5.Use one word that represents each letter in the word LUCK in your life!


Here are my answers!

1. What are a couple of your favorite green foods?
I love broccoli, mint chocolate chip ice cream, avocados,cabbage, and salad!

2. Do you decorate for St. Patrick's Day?
Of course, even if Easter lands really close!

3. Do you have Irish in you?
I sure do! My mother's maiden name is Sullivan!

4. Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
I wear green and dress my kids in green, but other than that we don't have any traditions.

5.Use one word that represents each letter in the word LUCK in your life!
 L- loving
U- understanding
C- crafty
K- kids

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 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!    

St. Patrick's Day Decor!

I know I said I was going to post these awhile ago, but

as usual life gets busy and  I get behind.

So like always my pictures were taken at night, so they aren't the best

 and I forgot to take pictures of it all.

Here is what I have for know.

First up my Wood Connection projects!

Next are my copy cat projects!

This one is from Melinda over at Under my Umbrella!

This one is from Wendy over at Craft Goodies!

Like I said I still have more to show off, I just need to get them photographed and posted!

Have a great Monday!