Rust-Oleum Week Thrifty Make Over

SO, I went thrifting for the first time ever the other day. I was looking for a table for my new craft room (yep you are getting another sneak peek today). And amazingly, I found this bad boy. Okay, I know it looks small in the pic but let me assure you it is not! They actually had 2 and I wanted them both but they were so big they would not fit in my room.

So it needs some serious loving but for less than $15, I thought I could handle it.

I used these paints from Rust-Oleum to make it beautiful...

(Okay, so obviously not the black one but I used the gloss white Ultra 2x.)

 

Then I Mod Podged my Froggy on the top...

And sealed it with this to make it super DURABLE and you know which great company offers this?? I will give you 3 guesses and the first 2 DO NOT count.

My Rust-Oleum Beauty! Aww, I love her!

**Just so you know, I am in NO WAY compensated for blogging about Rust-Oleum (even though I think I should be there new spokes girl). I am only sharing my projects and their products with you because I am a lover of ALL things "R" (Rust-Oleum) related! **

Rust-Oleum Week Chalk Board

Hello Lovelies, here is another project completed with my fav Rust-Oleum Paint. CHALK BOARD style. We add this Chalk board when this was my daughter's  room. But since I took it over and moved her upstairs...I wan't feeling the periwinkle. Plus, this is a little sneak peek at the new and NOW COMPLETE craft room. Not to worry that post is coming soon, PROMISE!

So here is the room before. A HUGE mess right and kind of Tinkerbell-y.

Walls painted and now time to paint that chalk board. CLEAN IT REALLY WELL if you are repainting an old chalk board.   

Ready to paint? I used a sponge roller for even coats. At least, that is what my paint rep told me.

I love Rust-Oleum paint so much I could sit here and watch it dry. Make sure to follow manufacturers instructions! And if you would like to sit with me, that's totally cool!

Awww, so peaceful! 

All dry! Now you need to condition it! My paint rep said this is the most important part. I know there was a huge debate about this in blogland recently so just follow the instructions and condition it so you do not have to re-do it!

What do you think? Do you love it? Did you like the sneek peak of the craft room??

**Just so you know, I am in NO WAY compensated for blogging about Rust-Oleum (even though I think I should be there new spokes girl). I am only sharing my projects and their products with you because I am a lover of ALL things "R" (Rust-Oleum) related! **

Rust-Oleum Week -Concrete Stain

I have been working on a TON of projects using my favorite paint RUST-Oleum and I just have to share them with you!! I had planned to post them in a week but there are a few more than that! Oops! I cannot help it, I LOVE MY RUST-OLEUM!
Did you know they have product for just about everything. Now not all of it has the Rust-Oleum label but they manufacture a TON of stuff and a lot of it can be used to get your CRAFT on! No seriously!
Okay so check this out. We had our basement finished this year and we used Concrete Stain from Rust-Oleum to finish the floor. I LOVE it! Plus, it keeps it so cool down there in the summer and if your feet get cold all you have to do is throw down a little area rug. In my book; that is what I call a WIN-WIN!

So, here is the before. Yep that is just raw concrete base floor. Obviously, someone (my husband) is digging a HUGE hole to run plumbing for the bathroom. And now...

Gorgeous! Right?!!! I think it kind of looks like one of those really expensive "aged" leather couches.

And SO MUCH CHEAPER than hardwoods or carpet, not to mention the couch!

**Just so you know, I am in NO WAY compensated for blogging about Rust-Oleum (even though I think I should be there new spokes girl). I am only sharing my projects and their products with you because I am a lover of ALL things "R" (Rust-Oleum) related! **

Frog Blog Love Linky #11

Before we get started I just wanted to let everyone know that I am hosting a giveaway at Bacon Time with Miss Mindie! So make sure to hop over there and check it out! It is totally cool, something new and unique, and I know you all will love it/them just like you love me. Awesome new jewelry Design, the bracelet is pictured below but there are matching earrings and a ring!! Here is the direct link... http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/08/free-give-away-courtesy-of-kissed-by.html

Welcome back my FROGulicious friends! You know that today is my favorite day of the week because I get to show you all off and I LOVE IT! Please try to spread the word about our little Thursday party, I WOULD JUST LOVE YOU EVEN MORE! Well, let's just hop to it...
HOLY COW, you all are awesome! We more than doubled the links for our little party! WAY TO SPREAD THE WORD and thank you so much for being so wonderful and supportive! I hope you all are as excited as I am because more peeps partying means more exposure for you too! SO, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! WOOT! WOOT!

The link with the most clicks last week was
Gratefully Growing in Grace's - Quiet Book, the first one

Miss Amanda did an awesome job creating a magical quiet book! I have never seen on like this before and it is a DO NOT MISS ON MY LIST!! You should be able to click the picture and go straight to the post.  Thank you so much Miss Amanda for linking up and congrats on being the most viewed!

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 week's linky party and post their button on the top of my side bar for the entire week!!

Now it is time to LINK UP!

And you know what ~ No rules again this week just link up what ever you want and let's have a good time (just make sure it is your stuff and family friendly)!

ENJOY and I will see you all MONDAY for another crafty frogulicious week!

HUGS~

Jenni

Back to School Ruffle Style

Before we get started I just wanted to let everyone know that I am hosting a giveaway at Bacon Time with Miss Mindie! So make sure to hop over there and check it out! It is totally cool, something new and unique, and I know you all will love it/them just like you love me. Awesome new jewelry Design, the bracelet is pictured below but there are matching earrings and a ring!! Here is the direct link... http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/08/free-give-away-courtesy-of-kissed-by.html

 

And while I have your attention...did you know that I host a LINKY PaRtY every Thursday??? Yep, I do and the best part, aside from showing off all of your loverly creations, is that the most viewed link get FREE "Advertising" for a week and a feature during the next linky!! HOW SWEET IS THAT? So while you are hopping around go ahead and link up too! MMMMMkay? Cause that would be totally awesome of you! Here is the direct link to that too... http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com/2011/08/frog-blog-linky-10.html

AND NOW ON WITH THE SHOW...

Just wanted to show you all some more pics of the kids on the first day of school!

This little thing was so excited for school that she got up at 6:00 AM...bus does not come for 3 hours! 

Nice foot rest...looks like she is squeeshing the doggie. POOR T-ru (a.k.a. Truman) 

"No thanks, mom! I am eating!" 

Thrilled to be taking pics for the blog before the bus comes... 

Goal Setting excersize. Did you see it? 

Landing among the STARS! This kid is a star, really! Is is in the TAG program, reads above HS level, scored in the TOP 2% in the nation on his National Tests, PASSED the SAT with flying colors last year as a 7th grader, and is a Member of the DUKE TIP program. Seriously, you cannot ask for a better kid! 

Do MS Students really need all that crap? 

He looks tired and is in serious need of a hair cut! 

But he is still cute! 

Waiting on the bus... 

"GET OVER IT, MOM!" 

Enough ALREADY! 

Awww, aren't they so cute!

I think she was about to break the camera! :) 

Lunch box with cusotm bag tag! THANKS, mom and Sugar bee crafts for the idea! Did you see the post last week? 

One thing I can garuntee...She is the only one in this get up! She is so adorable! 

We have a winner...MATCHING Hello Kitty Back Pack! WOOT! WOOT! 

Uh-oh the Bear is awake too! Isn't he precious!?! Transformer and Buzz jammies! 

Awww, he doesn't want her to go! Who will he play with today?

Well that is it! That is it, the first day of school! I will post some more pics of the other outfit she wore for the first week back.

HUGS~

Jenni

What Up Etsy BEST OF THE BEST Reviews

Hello My Frogulious Friends! How does This TERRIFIC TUESDAY finding you today?? Did you see that I am hosting a giveaway??
Before we get started I just wanted to let everyone know that I am hosting a giveaway at
Bacon Time with Miss Mindie! So make sure to hop over there and check it out! It is totally cool, something new and unique, and I know you all will love it/them just like you love me. Awesome new jewelry Design!! Here is the direct link... http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/08/free-give-away-courtesy-of-kissed-by.html

And while I have your attention...did you know that I host a LINKY PaRtY every Thursday??? Yep, I do and the best part, aside from showing off all of your loverly creations, is that the most viewed link get FREE "Advertising" for a week and a feature during the next linky!! HOW SWEET IS THAT? So while you are hopping around go ahead and link up too! MMMMMkay? Cause that would be totally awesome of you! Here is the direct link to that too... http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com/2011/08/frog-blog-linky-10.html

AND NOW ON WITH THE SHOW...

WHAT UP ETSY AND THE BEST OF THE BEST!

I have had some issues trying to buy things on Etsy. Not with the website but with the sellers and it has been SO frustrating. I have been trying to finish buying supplies for this raft show I will have a booth at in September. It is hard to find everything you need in one place and for the best price. Seriously, frustrating! Ask Mindie over at Bacon Time, she has been my shoulder to cry on recently! I love her!
So, instead of bashing I want to highlight the Etsy sellers that totally came through with fabulous items and most of all SUPERIOR customer service. Yes, I am one of those people that will totally write off a company no matter how good their product is or how low their prices are; if the customer service is a HUGE stink bomb...COUNT ME OUT!
Anywhooooooo, I bought supplies to make glass and scrabble tile jewelry. I had this grandiose idea that I would some how have the time to figure out how to make the images myself. BAHAHAHA! We all know I am horrible with computers. So, I though why not just buy some to get started and that is just what I did.
I bought digital images from two different sellers on etsy they were both GLORIOUS! I am pretty sure I actually heard angles sing when I got my images.
First up is...

Miss Debrina, is so wonderful and replies to all of your questions at lightening fast speeds! She is tops in my book for sure! All of her images are wonderfully whimsical and delightfully fabulous.
She not only has an etsy shop for her digital images but she also has blog! That is right folks, a blog! She even offers free digital images occasionally!
I bought a ton of her images because I thought that they were all super fabulous and could not decide which ones to leave. If you are wondering her images are not just for jewelry making they are also for card making, scrapbooking, home decor...you name she and I bet she has it or could create! I HEART Debrina!
*I have not been compensated in any way for this review! I am telling you about this etsy seller because I believe in her, the quality of her work, and appreciate her wonderful customer service!

Second, fav etsy shop for digital images (not like in second place just next up). A totally different groupd of digis (can I call them that? Well, of course, it is my stinkin' blog!)!

This lady stole my heart! She is super sweet and wonderful and raisin twins (or twinkies as I like to call them). I have a soft spot for mamas of multiples because my sister has twinkies and I LOVE them!

See aren't they cute...even sideways?

But back to EyesView...they have a plethora of digi's and they are all so bright and colorful and wonderful. You must check out the Sassy Ladies, I cannot get enough! Too cute! My daughter LOVES the Alice in Wonderland. OMGoodness, there is so much to look at and it is all beautiful!!
Lisa is fabulously talented and I know you will love her and her shop as much as I do! To make it even easier you can find her and all of her cuteness on facebook too!!

And lastly, I want to tell you about a fabulously fun shop for making totally cool jewelry.

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These shops (owned by the same peeps) are DELISH! I cannot get enough, NO SERIOUSLY! I have placed 3 orders in the last month or so and LOVE LOVE LOVE everything! It is all top quality and wonderfully beautiful. There is something for everyone!
I must admit that I had a supplier that I thought I would be using. I made a very large order from that etsy seller, WHICH I WILL NOT NAME, and they acted like I was a MAJOR pain in the BUTT, did not ship my complete order, and a lot of the items were damaged, broken, discolored, etc. Needless, to say I so HAPPY to find Pinky Noodles and Tomorrows Unknown! F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!!!
Products are quality, no discoloration, nothing broken, shipping was wonderfully fast, and they are super friendly!

I AM IN LOVE WITH ALL OF THESE ETSY SELLERS! I was NOT compensated in any way to share them with you I just wanted you to know that these ladies are the BEES KNEES!
Plus, now you have my permission to go shopping! Isn't that nice of me!
I hope you will check these stores out and let me know what you think!
HUGS~
Jenni