I'm sorry, so sorry!

This is just a little post to apologize for slacking off!

I went back to work today and totally forgot that it was Tuesday and not Monday!

I am sorry that Hoo are you didn't get posted today!

I hope you will forgive me and join in on the party again

next week!

Guest blogger- Its Sew For You!

I am so excited to have my guest blogger Melissa today!

Hello! I'm Melissa from Its Sew For You and I'm SO excited to be helping out Night Owl Crafting during her maternity leave...congrats on your sweet new baby!

With babies on the brain, and one who is teething in my house, I wanted to make a teether/soothie that she could chomp on and play with! And so the Dragonfly Soothie was born.

Supplies needed

1.  Scraps for the front and back, stuffing, something crinkly sounding (optional), ribbons and/or rick rack.
2. I started by creating my "pattern". Basically it was a kidney with a circle attached to it!
3. Next I cut out a fabric copy of the pattern. For the back I used a chenille, love the feel of chenille! This was the whole shape. To add color to the front, I cut a circle for the head, and then the body out of a coordinating print. I used the pattern and drew up to where the head starts and then just drew a straight line.

4. Fold up 1 edge of the head a quarter inch
5. Pin to the body, wrong side of head on top of right side of the body; and sew close to the edge.
6. Pin on the rick rack attenna and ribbon wings, making sure they are pointed to the inside of the body, with the cut edge of the ribbon matching up with the outside edge of the fabric.
7. Pin the back to the front ensuring that all of the ribbon and rick rack is tucked inside.

8. Sew around the outside perimeter leaving a good 2-3" opening for turning it right side. I double stitched for durability stitching a quarter inch and a 3/8" stitch. (I did two extra rows of stitching over all ribbons too!)

9.  Turn right side out, all the ribbons will pop out on their own!

10. Stuff with stuffing. I placed a piece of plastic from a wipes package in the head to give a crinkle sound.

11.  Pin closed the opening and whip stitch it closed.

And the soothie in use!

Thanks Melissa for sharing this super cute tutorial with us!

Hoo's got talent? #50

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!

The link that was viewed the most was.... 

This super cute HOME free printable 

from Kalie over at Pink Ink Doodle!

Here are my favorites!

Lindsay from Artsy Fartsy made these yummy looking sprinkle cookies!

Terri from A Creative Princess made this darling sunflower shutter!

Life Without Whiteout made this fabulous PB knock off nest pillow!

Julieanne from The Crafty Tulip made these amazing stump planters 

Chris from Us and Them made these stinkin' cute time out stools!

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? #42

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS!

Welcome to another week of...

Here are this week's questions!

1.  What is your favorite thing cooked on the bbq?

2. How do you celebrate Memorial Day?

3. Do you like your handwriting?

4. Do you still have your tonsils?

5. Do you unite your shoes when you take them off?

Here are my answers!

1.  What is your favorite thing cooked on the bbq?

I love steak and bbq chicken!

2. How do you celebrate Memorial Day?

I love to go out of town whether it is camping or sleeping in a motel.

I also like to hit the sales. My brother always tells me I am going broke saving money!

3. Do you like your handwriting?

I think it is ok but it isn't my favorite. I like my printing, but my cursive is terrible.

4. Do you still have your tonsils?

Yes! I have never had problems with them thank goodness.

5. Do you unite your shoes when you take them off?

No, they just come off and they don't have to be the right way side by side.

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!

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's got talent? #50

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!

The link that was viewed the most was....

Keri from Pressed Down, Shaken Together

made this yummy looking Maybe Margarita Punch!

Here are my favorites!

Vivienne from the V Spot showed off her spay painted tissue paper pom poms!

Lil' Luna made this fabulous recipe holder!

Robyn from the pink peony of Le Jardin made this fantastic
monogrammed hanging pendant!

Jill from Made it on Monday made these cute outfits!

Kalie from Pink Ink Doodle made this darling free printable!

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? #41

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Sorry about last week! I got so busy that I totally spaced the link party!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of

Here are this week's questions!

1. What type of diamond cut do you like?

2. If you are married when is your anniversary. if not what month 

would you like to be married in?

3. What were or would you like your wedding colors to be?

4. How many bridesmaids did or would you have at your wedding?

5. How long have you been married?

Here are my answers!

1. What type of diamond cut do you like?

I have always loved princess cut! 

2. If you are married when is your anniversary, if not what month 

would you like to be married in?

My anniversary is actually today! 

 

3. What were or would you like your wedding colors to be?

Mine were teal and brown! 

 

4. How many bridesmaids did or would you have at your wedding?

I had 5 which was just the right amount. It is funny how things change 

and if I did it now a few of them would be changed with other people.

5. How long have you been married?

I have been married 3 years!

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!

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!     

Newborn Pictures!

My SIL Andrea told me about a new photo place!

It is called Fotofly!

It is located in Draper, Utah and has the cutest studio.

Today I just wanted to share a few of my favorites.

Daxen Kyler

I am very pleased how they turned out, 

even though he wouldn't hardly sleep!

Hoo's got talent? #49

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!

The link that was viewed the most was....

This fabulous Mosaic Anniversary Print by Nikki over at
A Toddler & A Teenager.

Here are my favorites!

Crystal over at A Pumpkin and a Princess made these darling jars!

Jenn over at Scissors & Spatulas turned her drab terracotta pot to fab!

Look what Liz over at Liz Marie Blog did with her mason jars!

Biana at Little Brick Ranch gave this yummy looking recipe for 

Raspberry bars!

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? #48

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!

The link that was viewed the most was this 

This super cute printable from Holiday Snob!

Here are my favorites!

Spittin Toad made this darling shag pillow!

Melisa from Allie Belle designs made this fabulous ribbon pearl necklace!

Lindsay from artsy fartsy made this amazing chevron canvas!

Jenn from Closet Crafter made these yummy looking cupcake cookies!

Sky from Capital B made these handsome bow ties!

 

Candy from The Little Round Table set up the cutest table!

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? #40

HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?

HOOOO HOOOO!

Helllloooo fellow HOOOOOTS! Welcome to another week of

Here are this week's questions!

They all have to relate to Mothers

1. Are you a mom and if so how many kids do you have?

2. List 3 qualities that you love about your mom!

3. What is your favorite thing your mother cooks?

4. What do you love about being a mom?

5. What are your plans for Mother's day?

Here are my answers!

1. Are you a mom and if so how many kids do you have?
Yes I am a mom to 3 adorable kiddos!

2. List 3 qualities that you love about your mom!
She is loving, caring, and the best advice giver!

3. What is your favorite thing your mother cooks?
I love anything my mom cooks! 
She cooks from scratch and it is always delicious.

4. What do you love about being a mom?
I love the hugs, kisses, learning moments, cuddling, etc...
I love it all except the back talking and when my kids get sick!

5. What are your plans for Mother's day?

I am going to church and hanging out with my family!

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!

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!