BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY

Yesterday was Miss Mindie's Birthday! She is hosting an amazing GIVEAWAY to celebrate. HOP over and enter so you can win cool prizes for HER birthday!

Here is the direct link: http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2011/06/bacon-time-giveaway.html
Is hosting HUGE give away $75 package or $50 Credit to my shop TLC Creations!
All of those wonderful creations could be yours!HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINDIE!

FFF Gingersnap Carfts & LINKY PARTY

Frog Favorite Friend of the Week
Ginger @

She linked up this amazing rock patio and actually I have a funny little story to tell you about this.

Last week I was feeling a little frisky and decided I should introduce myself to a few people in blog land. Well, I happened across Miss Ginger's blog and she was doing a HUGE giveaway! As I entered ALL of them I introduced myself to some of the sponsors and then Ginger. She replied to my comment and was very sweet (as I am sure you expected). As I continued on my quest to meet other blogger as I browsing a linky and came across this rock patio. Drooling (because I have dreams of doing this in my own back yard) I clicked the link and where did it take me?? Right back to Miss Ginger. I thought that was too funny. BUT it gets better. I was feeling like I had made enough "friends" for the evening especially since I just kept ending up with Ginger. I came back to my FROG BLOG LINKY PARTY and what do you think I found?

THAT IS RIGHT, MISS GINGER HAD LINKED UP TO MY PARTY TOO!

I thought to myself, well I guess someone wants me to notice Miss Ginger! Little did FATE know that I have stalked Ginger Snap Crafts for a while and love this blog if you have not checked it out you MUST!

Miss Ginger's is wonderfully sweet and her blog is a mountain of inspiration waiting for you find.

HOP on over to GINGER SNAP CRAFTS with your morning coffee and browse a while. Tell Miss Ginger the FROG sent you, I bet it will make her day. While you are there you can link up your projects to her linky,

or check out her wonderful little etsy shop

I LOVE all of the link ups and appreciate each and everyone one of you! It makes my week to see all of your wonderful creations on my blog and I just want to say,

THANK YOU!

This week I am going to try a little something different. I will not be writing another post this weekend in hopes of others linking up their wonderful crafts!If you feel so inclined please tell your friends to hop over and join in too! 

Now let's PaRtY!

Please link up your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page and please link up new crafts each week.

Link up as many projects as you would like.

Before next week's linky party I will pick one link up to feature as my FROG FAVORITE FRIEND of the week and FEATURE that blog at next's week's linky party and post their button on the top of my side bar for the entire week!!

Please, please, please choose some of your favorites, go visit, and leave lots of

FROG blog love!

Now it is time PARTY! Link up your favorite crafts, DIY projects, recipes, decorating, etc. I cannot wait to see what you all have created! 

So HOP forth and LINK UP!

Well that did not go as planned!

Do you remember last week when I posted pictures of my craft areas and piles? No? Well, let me refresh your memory!

Just one huge mess after the other. AND I had grandiose plans of cleaning this all up while you all were busy entering giveaways. Well guess what happened!?! I sat down last Saturday night to send a quick email after dinner. When I say quick I mean QUICK! Like I was on the computer for 10 minutes and when I got up look what I found my husband doing...

He just started ripping it apart! This is my main bathroom and YES it was on the list of things to do but not on the list of things to do RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND! OMGoodness, god love him but even when I tell him the plan he still has his own agenda. This is how far he got before he had to return to work on Monday.

Ummm, patched and primed. And guess what else?!?! He will not be showing his face around this loverly bathroom this weekend since he has a golf tournament. UGH! MEN!

Dag-NAB-it, as if I was not already busy enough now I have to figure out what we are going to do with this bathroom AGAIN! I will post the bathroom BEFORE and first phase AFTER tomorrow and Friday. Hopefully, by next week I will have a progress update for you.

WISH ME LUCK!

Oh, and SANITY!

HUGS~

Jenni

Upcycled Earrings Toot (Tutorial)

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HAPPY TUESDAY, MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS! 

Well, last week I went on a shopping spree on etsy.com buying up a ton of supplies to make some handmade goodness for the upcoming craft show. One of the items I bought:

I bought over 1,000 of these cute little boogers!

 The seller was a dream to work with! SNOW6154 bead, crystals, and more. They have a ton of wonderful items including my little flowers. They also have tons of cabs and findings. Not only were they quick to reply to ALL of my inquiries but they were so unbelievably nice. BUT here is the best part...they are from MISSOURI!! Awww, I love buying "local!" Please go check them out and let tell them I sent you. Plus, right now they are running a special with 20%off  just use the code 20PERCENTOFF during check out. If you cannot find anything for yourself, no problem just pick anything and HAVE IT SENT TO ME! LOL, JK !! Okay, maybe a little. *I was in no way compensated for referring you to this shop. I am mentioning it because I bought a TON of stuff from different etsy sellers and this was one of the best experiences! SO, I just wanted to show them some love!!

Anywhooooo, it got me thinking about how in the world they make these aluminum flowers. So, I googled it. And came up empty-handed but I found this tutorial on how to make aluminum flower out of recycled soda cans! You can see the full tutorial here, on Sherri's blog.  (BTW for all you paper crafters out there Sherri's blog Bits and Pieces of Me has a plethora of ideas and inspiration!)

But this is how I did mine:

Supplies Needed:

Soda Can (clean and empty, come on it is not MONDAY anymore)

Scissors/The utility kind (I will not even tell you what I used, okay twist my arm...a huge knife)

Super Glue (however I think there must be a better glue to use, suggestions?)

Toothpick

Acrylic Gems

Earring Blanks

Styrofoam Block

Foil covered cutting block (don't ask you already know I am crazy)

Here is my tutorial:

See a knife and a soda can. NO COMMENTS ABOUT MY OLD NASTY BAKE WARE PLEASE. NOT TO WORRY-WE NEVER BAKE. ASK MY GOOD FRIEND JENN @ ROOK NO. 17, I bur water. Ugh, my poor family.

Stab the can (it helps relieve stress) and carefully cut

the top off like this...

BE VERY CAREFUL THE EDGES HERE ARE SHARP.

I am sure there are better tools to use but I don't have them and

I am super cheap and I HAVE THE PATIENCE OF A FLEA

so I had to try it. 

Cut down the side of the can and around the bottom

to create a metal sheet like this... 

I also cut off the sharp jagged edges.  

Get your punch and PUNCH... 

See how easy that was! 

It makes a pretty pattern in the can too!

Now just bend your pieces how you would like, super

glue them all together the way you want, and add a little

bling if you wanna! 

Attach to earring post and TA-DAAAA you are finished!

I have already had 2 custom orders for these! SWEET!

I WOULD LIKE TO STRESS THAT I MADE THESE EARRINGS USING THE DUMBEST AND MOST UNSAFE WAY POSSIBLE! THIS TOOT IS JUST FOR GUIDELINES AND TO SHOW YOU HOW EASY THESE UP-CYCLED EARRINGS ARE TO MAKE! IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW THIS TOOT BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE OF A FLEA, JUST LIKE ME, THEN

PLEASE USE CAUTION AND BE VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL!! I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU CUT OFF YOUR FINGER. SO DON'T DO THAT!

Did you all know that I have had 2 custom order in the last week? Wanna see what I made my lovely customers?

Order No. 1 for a birthday Girl~

Headband #1 

Headband #2 

Custom Tutu like the one I posted previously but added more "grass."

ORDER No. 2~ Little Miss Alabama - BAMA Hair Flair! It turned out so great!!

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A TERRIFIC TUESDAY!

HUGS~

JENNI

Linking up here:

http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com, http://dittledattle.blogspot.com, http://greenfamily-life.blogspot.com, http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com, http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/,

http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/, http://skiptomylou.org, http://pollywantacrafter.com, http://creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/, http://thegirlcreative.com, http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com, http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/, http://memakingdo.blogspot.com/

http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/, http://jembellish.blogspot.com/search/label/A%20Round%20Tuit

http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/, http://fussymonkeybiz.blogspot.com/,

http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/, http://tipjunkie.com/, http://athomewithk.blogspot.com/,

http://www.theivycottageblog.blogspot.com/, http://todayscreativeblog.net/, http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/, http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/, http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/, http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/, http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/, http://sugarbeecrafts.com, http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/, http://www.sweetfloweret.com/, http://www.nothingbutcountry.com/, http://itssewforyou.blogspot.com/,http://crayonfreckles.blogspot.com/, http://www.homemakeronadime.com/, http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com/, www.bluecricketdesign.net, http://sistersstuff.blogspot.com/, http://twindragonflydesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Inspiring%20Creativity%20Wednesdays
http://www.handymancraftywoman.com/, http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/, http://fabricbowsandmore.blogspot.com/, http://www.strictly-homemade.blogspot.com/,
http://www.rookno17.com/, http://www.pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/, http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/, http://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/, http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/, http://www.sewwoodsy.com/, http://alliemakes.blogspot.com/search/label/Making%20It%20With%20Allie, http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com/, http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/, http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/search/label/Show%20Off%20Your%20Stuff%20Party, http://www.somewhatsimple.com/, http://www.houseofhepworths.com/, http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/, http://www.yesterdayontuesday.typepad.com/, http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/, http://itssewstinkincute.blogspot.com/, http://rhinestonebeagle.blogspot.com/, http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/, http://www.remodelaholic.com/, http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/, http://www.atthepicketfence.com/, http://www.serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/, http://www.thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/, http://www.ladybirdln.com/, http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/, http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/, http://imakestuff4fun.blogspot.com/, http://www.funonadime.net/, http://www.designdazzle.blogspot.com/, http://tidymom.net/tag/im-lovin-it/, http://trulylovelywiththelaneysisters.blogspot.com/, http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/, http://www.bystephanielynn.com/search/label/Link%20Parties, http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/, http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/, http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/search/label/show%20and%20tell, http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/, http://www.homemakerinheels.com/, http://www.flamingotoes.com/, http://www.everycreativeendeavor.com/, http://jessicandesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/strut%20your%20stuff%20Saturday, http://jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com/, http://www.sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/, http://www.thirtysixthavenue.com/, http://ourhouseofjoyfulnoise.com/crafts/2011/07/19/link-up-party-13-our-house-of-joyful-noise-spotlight-picks/, http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/, www.iheartnaptime.net, http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/, http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/, http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com/, http://sofabulouslyflawed.blogspot.com/, http://answerischocolate.blogspot.com/

Are you missing me?

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Hey EVERYONE and HAPPY Monday! Are you missing my post today? Not to worry, I am over doing my FIRST guest post with Miss Crystal @ Homemaker in Heels.

I have a sweet and super easy tutorial that even a 6-y-o can (and did) do! SO, hop over and catch me there!

CLICK HERE

to see my guest post and meet Miss Crystal and her adorable shoes...

There is Still Time!!!

DID YOU MISS ANY OF THE GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK?

NO WORRIES!

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER!

GET TO HOPPING!

100 Followers Giveaway Extravaganza
is finnally here!!

I have been posting 1 giveaway a day all week.

Here is the run down in case you missed it.

Go sign-up to win your favorite or all of them!

GOOD LUCK!

and

THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH WONDERFUL READERS!!

Monday- Mama Monday Giveaway (Click to enter Monday's Giveaway)

Tuesday- TUtorial Giveaway

(Click to enter Tuesday's CUSTOM TUTU giveaway)

Wednesday- glAMERICA Giveaway

(Click to enter Wednesday's glamorous giveaway)

Thursday- Gift Card Giveaway

(Click to enter Thursday's Double Giftcard giveaway)

Friday- FROG Favorite Giveaway

(Click to enter Friday's Jewelry giveaway)

I have the BEST Bloggy friends ever!

Look what my sweet friend Sandra over at Decorating on a Budget did for me! Go check her out over here!
And what my Bloging Bestie Mindi over at Bacon Time did for me here.
Aren't these just the sweetest ladies ever??

DID YOU MISS IT?

DID YOU MISS ANY OF THE GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK?

NO WORRIES!

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER!

GET TO HOPPING!

100 Followers Giveaway Extravaganza
is finnally here!!

I have been posting 1 giveaway a day all week.

Here is the run down in case you missed it.

Go sign-up to win your favorite or all of them!

GOOD LUCK!

and

THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH WONDERFUL READERS!!

Monday- Mama Monday Giveaway (Click to enter Monday's Giveaway)

Tuesday- TUtorial Giveaway

(Click to enter Tuesday's CUSTOM TUTU giveaway)

Wednesday- glAMERICA Giveaway

(Click to enter Wednesday's glamorous giveaway)

Thursday- Gift Card Giveaway

(Click to enter Thursday's Double Giftcard giveaway)

Friday- FROG Favorite Giveaway

(Click to enter Friday's Jewelry giveaway)

Frog Favorite Friend #5

Hello my wonderful, wonderful friends! I am back with another AWESOME blogger to share with you!!

 

Have you all met the Homemaker In Heels, Miss Crystal?

OMGoodness, isn't she the cutest thing on two legs? Every time I visit her blog and see this picture I smile. She has got to be the happiest person alive. I just want to squeeze her.

You must, must, must, MUST read her WELCOME message, too! You will understand what I am talking about being the happiest person ever! Everything about her blog just EXUDES happiness!

Anywho, Miss Crystal's blog is full of fun and fantastic ideas! She has the cutest tutorial for bird's nest bobby pins and guess what...SHE USED MY FAVORITE RUST-OLEUM PAINT. That's my girl!

She has $0 budget crafts and under $5! Now, how in the world can  you beat that??

She host a weekly linky party on Saturdays! I link up week and think you should too.

She also has the most darling little etsy shop with the cutest pillows!

You simply most go check her out and spend some time getting to know her!

Tell her the FROG sent you when you are saying HI! I just know it will make her day!

Oh, and don't forget to tell her that she has on the cutest shoes possible! She likes that!

Frog Favorite Giveaway

FROG FAVORITE GIVEAWAY

100 Followers Giveaway Extravaganza
is finnally here!!
Monday- Mama Monday Giveaway (Click to enter Monday's Giveaway)

Tuesday- TUtorial Giveaway

(Click to enter Tuesday's CUSTOM TUTU giveaway)

Wednesday- glAMERICA Giveaway

(Click to enter Wednesday's Giveaway)

Thursday- Gift Card Giveaway

(Click to enter Thursday's Gift Card Giveaway)

Friday- FROG Favorite Giveaway

I will be hosting 1 giveaway a day and all of the wonderful items will be something you have seen here on the blog.

Each giveaway will begin at MIDNIGHT on the respective days
and will end NEXT WEEK on the same day.
You may enter every giveaway, one, or none.
It is totally up to you!
SO are READY?
Let's Get this Party HOPPING Up in Here

One Frog Favorite Will Win the following

Kissed by a Frog Original

JEWELRY

2 FROGGY PRINCE CHARMS 

ATTACHED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE 

with Swaroski Bicone Crystals and other

stunning beads on a mini ball chain.

And MATCHING ring.

Here is how to enter:

1. Become a FROG follower and leave me a comment saying that you are a new follower. Be sure to include your blog (if you have one) so I can check it out and follow you back. If you are already a follower just leave a comment letting me know!

WANT EXTRA ENTRIES?

2. Like kissed by frog on Facebook and come back here and leave me a comment letting me know.

3. Follow me on Twitter and come back here and leave a comment letting me know.

4. Tweet aabout this giveaway be sure to use @kissedbyafrog and let me know by leaving a comment here.

5. Blog about the giveaway and let me know by leaving a comment and link here.

6. Put it on your facebook page and let me know by leaving a comment here.

THAT IS 6 WAYS TO ENTER!

One lucky winner will be chosen by random on the morning of Friday July 29, 2011.