Tester? Of course!

Yesterday I was chosen to test an embroidery design for a digitizer!! THANK YOU!

She sent me an In The HOOP (ITH) design she calls the “BLOOM BAG.” It is so cute! I am thinking about making one for my daughters teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week, along with a note that says “Thanks for helping me bloom!”

What do you think???

And I also worked on the boppy cover for an order. Now, I have never really done a zipper and that totally makes me nervous but I did a great (straight) job!! I also have never sewn with MINKY! HOLY COW that stuff is slicker than snot!! But I did it! The one pictured is the “trial” cover; to make sure I could actually make one. Was there ever any doubt? OF COURSE! It has been giving me anxiety attacks just thinking  about it!!!! Now, I have to make the real one. The fabric that was chosen is the LAST OF IT’S KIND! NOT MADE ANYMORE!! LORD help me through and do not let me ruin this fabric!!!

I am not the only one…

Evidently, I am not the only one in this house that wants to spread the love on royal garment at a time! This morning when I went to wake up princess I spotted this on her night stand…

She added a BARBIE dress to her basketball trophy! If that does not say she is ALL GIRL I dunno what does. OMGosh, ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!

Where did the Frog HOP to?

OMGoodness, it has been forever since I have even looked at the blog! I am horrible! Unfortunately, I think it will be a common occurrence. You know we are heading into summer break here (3 weeks LORD help me) and with that comes Craft Show Season. I cannot believe it is back already. I have to get things ready and be on top of my game this year. I am pretty sure that this is the do or die moment. I have been trying to make a go at my own small business for almost a year now and really it would seem that all I have accomplished is writing about it. But honestly that has been pretty rewarding. Instant gratification (terrible I know!!). In the last 2 weeks here is what I have done…I made new barrette/product cards, 5 tutu/bling sets, 3 aprons for a half marathon group, stitched out some of the countless embroidery designs I have now, shopped for a new embroidery machine (don’t ask and DON’T go to JoAnn’s to look at machines, at least mine any way. I knew more than they did and that is seriously sad plus they were rude and PUSHY!! UGH!), taken all  my kids to the their annual check-ups, dentists etc., went to the dentist myself (and in 2 weeks I will be the proud owner of yet another bite plate-grrrrrr), applied for 2 craft shows (1 juried), my mama is moving in less than 2 weeks, started working on the outside plants now that spring has sprung, started potty training, got Princess’ ears pierced, did all the shopping for summer clothes, cleaned out the basement and my office…SERIOUSLY the LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON!
So for now and until I figure out a way to “DO IT ALL” blogging is going to be lite ! I am not abandoning ship! NEVER, just have to get some of these other things under control before I commit as much time as I was. I week or so ago my kids told me that “I WORK TOO MUCH!” Um, I am a SAHM and that broke my heart. I am going to put the pause on the linky love parties. Believe me you don’t want me to do them anyway! A) I have not linked up and supported anyone in months B) I cannot find the time to go and visit and comment love on everyone C) sometime, more often than not I forget the features! SHAME ON ME!
I certainly hope you all understand because I truly do love hearing from you and visiting and being inspired by all of you! Some of you (and you know who you are) have become very good friends! Life is just super hectic! AND if this helps at all to put thing into perspective…I got the Silhouette Cameo for Christmas and it is still in the box! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? Shame on me again!
Alright guys, I have to try to figure out how to make a boppy cover complete with zipper for a friend for tomorrow. So I have to get back to work. WISH ME LUCK!! LOVE YOU ALL!

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Frog Blog Love Linky #40

Last week's most clicked link was...

Happy Hour Projects' Wishing Bracelets

A while back my dad took a trip to Bulgaria for a consulting job. He brought back all kinds of goodies and wishing bracelets were one of them. He brought back the kind that are supposed to bring you more money. We tied ours to a tree in our backyard (I guess that is how they do it in Bulgaria). When they fall off you are supposed to find/ get riches. Well, that was atleast 3 years ago and they are still hanging on the tree and I am still waiting on my money. HAHAHA

Seriously, though these are super adorable and I love them!! I am thinking I will make some for the kids!

This truly is the best part of my week and I appreciate every one of you more than you know!!!

If you all are on twitter, fb, etc. please send me your links so that I can connect with you all more. That is , after all, the only reason I keep blogging. I have met AMAZING people through this little blog that I can honestly say are FRIENDS! So, hit me up! I wanna "meet" you!

Are you ready?

Alrighty everybuggy,time to get our PARTY ON!!

And you know how the FROG rolls ~ No rules this week, just link up what ever you want and let's have a good time (just make sure it is your own stuff and family friendly) but please be a FROG follower.

Grab a button from my left side bar if you would like (you know to help spread the word about our party) and please, Please, PLEASE go visit everyone else and show some FROG love.

BTW, I added a Rust-Oleum Project Parade and Linky Party Page. So, if you have any Rust-Oleum Projects you have done or are planning on doing come on back and link them up here. OR Just hop over and see what awesomeness has been linked up.I just added a page for everyone to LINK-UP their parties to! You can link yours here.

Well, hop forward and link up!

HUGS~

Jenni

Frog Blog Love Linky #39

I am going to post this early since today is Sydney's 7th BIRTHDAY!! (Gosh where does the time go?)

This little BEAR turned 4 last Tuesday... 

This little BIG man turned 14 on Saturday... 

And when Bear turned 4, hubba-hubba and I celebrated our anniversary. 

We had a fabulous week! What did you all do?

This truly is the best part of my week and I appreciate every one of you more than you know!!!

If you all are on twitter, fb, etc. please send me your links so that I can connect with you all more. That is , after all, the only reason I keep blogging. I have met AMAZING people through this little blog that I can honestly say are FRIENDS! So, hit me up! I wanna "meet" you!

Are you ready?

Alrighty everybuggy,time to get our PARTY ON!!

And you know how the FROG rolls ~ No rules this week, just link up what ever you want and let's have a good time (just make sure it is your own stuff and family friendly) but please be a FROG follower.

Grab a button from my left side bar if you would like (you know to help spread the word about our party) and please, Please, PLEASE go visit everyone else and show some FROG love.

BTW, I added a Rust-Oleum Project Parade and Linky Party Page. So, if you have any Rust-Oleum Projects you have done or are planning on doing come on back and link them up here. OR Just hop over and see what awesomeness has been linked up.I just added a page for everyone to LINK-UP their parties to! You can link yours here.

Well, hop forward and link up!

HUGS~

Jenni

 

 

FROG FAVORITE FRIEND of the Week x2

We have 2 fabulous features this week!!!

The Warmth of Spring Table Scape

from

AND Gorgeous Butterfly Eggs

from I also featured several on the Kissed By A Frog fb page so be sure to check those out as well. Thank you to everyone that linked up the last two weeks. I know I have been absent in the blogging community but I am still here just trying to get things back in order after a rocky start to 2012. I really do look forward to and appreciate all of those that come back every week! I look forward to Thursdays every week!!HUGS~