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~

Frog Blog Love Linky #30

UPDATE: Just in case you missed it in the past I am sharing my Magic Trick over at ASK ANNA today. Come on over and say hello!
Well Frogulicious FRIENDS it is that time of the week again! Time to party! In an effort to simplfy my life right now at this very moment...I am just going to hop to it!! The creative mind with the most clicks last week and the FROG Favorite Friend is...

AWESOME!! I guess that this sweet little project caught everyone else's eye as well!

SWEET! Happy Yarning!!

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

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. (I have so much to share with you guys I got to get organized and try to get my house back in order. Anyone wanna come help me?)

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

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.
Plus it is NEVER too late to join the FROGulicious Movement here. (I will be getting back to this soon it was one of the projects I researched yesterday.) AND did you know that I started a REAL LIFE MOMMY MOMENTS Linky on Monday's for MAMA Monday? You can see those posts here and here.

(I know the frog is totally interactive now!)

Frog Blog Love Linky #23

Thank you so much to everyone that linked up last week! I have been under the weather to say the least. Totally disturbed by the fact that I may or may not have a serious health problem but cannot get into see the specialist for a little over 2 weeks. When I made the appt. they told me that if things get worse I should go immediately to the E.R. Some how this seems so wrong to me. Hopefully, I can make it the two weeks! Anyhoo, so my blogging has been sparse and my crafting non-exsistant and I am sorry! I have not had the energy to do much of anything. I AM SORRY! I am going to do some crafting over the weekend...I hope! If not my house will never be ready in time for Christmas.
SO-in case you missed yesterday's post I am looking for guest bloggers for the FROG. WOULD love to have some Christmas posts to add! Please email me {jennireeve@kissedbyafrogonline.com}and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
ALSO- not sure how many of you noticed this week's FROG FAVORITE FRIEND of the week but it is MISS MINDIE over at Bacon Time for linking up her SNOW MAN CRAFTS:

DIY SNOWMAN BOTTLES                             DIY SNOWMAN EARRINGS

AND it is the perfect time for her to be spotlighted since she is doing

SHABBY APPLE DRESS GIVEAWAY

AND

IT IS FINALLY HERE:

There are over 60 giveaways in all kinds of categories and most are open internationally! TOTALLY AWESOME!SO HOP OVER AND SIGN UP TO WIN SOME AWESOMENESS!!!Alrighty everybuggy, time to get our PARTY ON!!
  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 own stuff and family friendly) but please be a FROG follower.
Grab a button from my left side bar if you would like and please, Please, PLEASE go visit everyone else and show some frog love. I have cloned the linky for PARTIES from last week. So if you linked your party last time it should already be there. If you would like to add your linky party WE WOULD ALL LOVE it if you did!
SO DON'T FORGET TO SCROLL DOWN TO ADD YOUR LINKY PARTY TOO (just be sure to add your PARTY DAY to the title)!
THANKS A BUNCH GUYS! YOU ALL ARE TERRIFIC!
  ENJOY and I will see you all MONDAY for another crafty frogulicious week!
 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.

Plus it is NEVER too late to join the FROGulicious Movement here.
NOW HOP FORTH AND LINK UP

No Rules Craft Link Up HERE:

Link Up Your Parties HERE:

 

FROG BLOG LOVE LINKY #22

We had another tie this week for the FROG FAVORITE FRIEND OF THE WEEK!
Last weeks Most Clicked LINKS were:

 

Shabby Love's Craft Room

AND

Suburbs MAMA's Craft Room!

It is the battle of the CRAFT ROOMS! JK, they are both fabulous! Congrats ladies and thank you ALL so much for linking up. I tried my hardest to comment on every one's link this week and I think I did it! If I did not make it to you please accept my sincerest apologies. I have been at WAR with AT&T Uverse for over 2 week begging them to fix our service. I am hopeful that after the 5th tech came out this week that we might be in business! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!
OKAY, you do not really care about my ranting.
Did you all miss any of the posts this week??
Just in case you are curious (but I am sure you are not) the most clicked link on this blog for another week was my DIRTY TOWEL POST! It is soooo crazy how many people have seen that dirty towel. I am quite embarrassed!

I just posted this giveaway for a pair of CUSTOM MOTHER'S EARRINGS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN 11/18/2011

I made a request for help as part of the FROGulicious Movement.

I also shared a tutorial on how to make a TURKEY HAIR BOW.

Then I gave you a little peek of our bathroom progress!!

AND last but certainly not least I shared my One Month to Win It Week One Project

Which also happened to be a Glitter Blast Review and Mini Tutorial

 WHEW!

OH and I am over at Lady Bird Lane today sharing how we went TOTALLY TURKEY

 So head on over there and check that out when you are done partying!! (Please)

Alrighty everybuggy, time to get our PARTY ON!!

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 own stuff and family friendly) but please be a FROG follower.

Grab a button from my left side bar if you would like and please, Please, PLEASE go visit everyone else and show some frog love.

I have cloned the linky for PARTIES from last week. So if you linked your party last time it should already be there. If you would like to add your linky party WE WOULD ALL LOVE it if you did!

SO DON'T FORGET TO SCROLL DOWN TO ADD YOUR LINKY PARTY TOO (just be sure to add your PARTY DAY to the title)!
THANKS A BUNCH GUYS! YOU ALL ARE TERRIFIC!

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

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.

Plus it is NEVER too late to join the FROGulicious Movement here.
NOW HOP FORTH AND LINK UP

No Rules Linky Here:


Link up your parties here:

Frog Favorite Friend of the WEEK & A WINNER

Last week's most clicked link was CINDERELLA SUCCESS from

OMGoodness, isn't this adorable and look how happy this tiny princess is wearing her mama created costume...

I thought I was tulle crazy but this estimated to be over 20 yards.

WOWZA!!

OMGosh, TOOOOOOOO CUTE!!

Congrats to Miss Sew Fantastic! Please grab a featured button from the side bar!

Thank you to everyone that linked up last week we had a fabulous turn out once again and I have spied some projects that I will be adding to my to do list.

That you ALL so much for making my week brighter every THURSDAY with your projects!

AND NOW FOR THE

SHAYE LEE'S Place GIVEAWAY WINNER of the Hair clips, Crochet Beanie, and Custom TUTU...

Using Random.org Comment No. 16

which is...

Brooke Kenny said...

I LOVE the Party Girl Tutu set in Blue and White with matching headband and bow clip from her etsy shop!
~Brooke

CONGRATS BROOKE!!! I will be contacting you shortly to get all the details!

I must admit that throwing a giveaway and a linky in the same post is confusing! I do not think I will do it again.  INPUT is ALWAYS appreciated!!  I have another SUPER EXCITING giveaway coming up in a few so heck back because you will not want to miss this one! PLUS, the linky will be going live early.

Frog Favorite Friend of the Week & a WINNER

As I mentioned yesterday I am going to start featuring the

 FROG Favorite Friend of the Week

on Wednesdays.

WHY???? You ask?!?!

WELL so we can do a giveaway during the LINKY PARTY on THURSDAYS of course!!

I HAVE SOME AMAZING SPONSORED GIVEAWAYS LINED UP! YES YOU ARE READING THAT CORRECTLY SPONSORED!!

WOOT! WOOT!

So on with the show...the most clicked link at last week's linky was...

Shabby Love's

Halloween Decor

SPOOKTACULAR!!
I love it!
Congrats!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT LINKED UP LAST WEEK! YOU ALL ARE SO VERY CREATIVE AND INSPIRING!
AND THE WINNER OF THE
FROG ORIGINAL DESIGN $50 JEWELRY SET IS...
Link-Up No. 12 which is
Craftionary's Baby Jar Coin Banks

Congrats HANI!! I will be emailing you shortly!
If you did not win this week; NOT TO WORRY!
There more awesome giveaways coming.
Check back later for this week's Linky and giveaway!
HUGS~
Jenni

Frog Blog Love Linky #16

We had an AWESOME turn out last week and all because of you and your frogulicious creations! Thank you to everyone that linked up! I tried to share ALL of the post on FB last week. (Can you believe that? Hee, HEE! They were all so great!) I did have a little trouble with it though so if I did not get to yours it was not because I did not LOVE it was because I could not figure it out.

Well, let's see who had the most clicks last week and is this week's

FROG FAVORITE FRIEND...

The Sabourin Family's MY CREATIVE SPACE

and isn't is amazing? I just love the color and how organized

everything is! They did a fabulous job!

Thank you to everyone that linked up! I love being inspired by you all on my favorite day of the 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 own stuff and family friendly)!

I have cloned the linky for PARTIES from last week. So if you linked your party last time it should already be there. If you would like to add your linky party WE WOULD ALL LOVE it if you did!
SO DON'T FORGET TO SCROLL DOWN TO ADD YOUR LINKY PARTY TOO (just be sure to add your PARTY DAY to the title)!
THANKS A BUNCH GUYS! YOU ALL ARE TERRIFIC!

ENJOY and I will see you all MONDAY for another crafty frogulicious week!
OH, BTW, I just 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.

No Rules Craft Link Up Here:

Link Up Your Parties Here:

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.

or

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

Elmer's Partnering w/ Kids in Need Foundation

This week I want to share a few exciting projects with you about giving back. First up is Elmer's partnership with the Kids in Need Foundation.

This project really hits home for me. When I was teaching, I bought all the kids in my classroom the essential school supplies because most could not afford them. I watched the shopping ads in every Sunday paper and bought things as cheaply as possible but when you have to buy supplies for 27-33 kids there really is no cheap way to do that. Now, the district where I worked provides a back pack with supplies to each student and I am sure that is possible because of programs and donations like this.

I cannot explain how difficult it is to meet the state and national standard (which many teacher's jobs are dependent on) with out students having paper or pencils. Not to mention, the amount of stress it puts on a little soul when they have to worry about not having supplies to complete daily tasks. It truly is heart breaking! 

Want to help with this wonderful cause? It is SUPER EASY!
All you have to do is head over to facebook by clicking HERE and like Elmer's Facebook page. Isn't that easy. Every like they get they will donate one Elmer's product.
PLUS, if you watch the video they will make additional donations!
HOP on over to Elmer's FB page, like them, and help kids in need this back to school season.
BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE...
Now that you have already liked them you can head on over to:

to visit Miss Holly and enter her Elmer's
KID'S CRAFT CAMP GIVEAWAY
all you have to do is leave a comment to enter but since you already liked Elmer's on fb you can earn an extra entry!! I entered and am dying to get one of these for the kids! It looks like too much fun!
So, see, good deeds and great giveaways
WHAT A WAY TO KICK OFF THE WEEK AND
KICK MONDAY IN THE ROUND TABLES!
HUGS~
Jenni
Make sure to come back tomorrow for another heart warming story and a little peek into my life as well! I <3 you all! Have a wonderful day!!
OH AND DID YOU SEE THAT I AM THE GUEST BLOGGER OVER AT BRASSY APPLE?
I am showing off the back to school outfits I made for my sweet princess! Go check it out.
AND
Do you want another giveaway with a HUGE prize package with yours truly as a sponsor?
Blue Cricket Designs
BIG...BIG...HUGE PRIZES!
You will not want to miss out on this one!!!!

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!

Frog Favorite Friends #4

With this week's posts being all kid friendly and about fish I thought it only appropriate that I introduce you to my Frog Favorite Friend of the week, JOSH from Eight Calls of the Wild.
Isn't he just the cutest little thing? Like ever??Last week he started his own blog (with the help of his mama) and hopped over to my blog to show some comment love. He even swipered my button so that he could show everyone. OMGoodness, is that not sweet or what!?! He has not been posting much but yet and his mom told it is because and I quote he told her he has "writer's block!" He had admitted to his mom saying that blogging can be hard and "P.S. I am only 8."Seriously, I could eat this kid up!So, hop on over and say hello to Josh. Tell him the FROG sent ya. I know he would be tickled and I bet it would make his day!I have a feeling we can expect great things from this little sweetie! Hope you all have a great weekend! DON'T FORGET THAT

Starting

MONDAY

 I will be hosting 1 giveaway a day!

So mark your calendars and get your fingers ready.

Here is a Sneak PEEK rundown:

Monday- Mama Monday Giveaway

Tuesday- TUtorial Giveaway

Wednesday- glAMERICA Giveaway

Thursday- Gift Card Giveaway

Friday- FROG Favorite Giveaway

If you are not a follower yet become one so you don't miss out on any of these fabulous giveaways!

100 Followers Extravaganza Announced

Last week on Thursday I reached the amazing 100 followers (that is you) and I am ready to celebrate!

Starting July 18, I will be hosting 1 giveaway a day! So mark your calendars and get your fingers ready.

Here is a Sneak PEEK rundown:

Monday- Mama Monday Giveaway

Tuesday- TUtorial Giveaway

Wednesday- glAMERICA Giveaway

Thursday- Gift Card Giveaway

Friday- FROG Favorite Giveaway

If you are not a follower yet become one so you don't miss out on any of these fabulous giveaways!

Frog Favorite Friends #3

I know that if you have ever done a Mod Podge craft then you have heard of this Frog Favorite Friend.

Amy from Mod Podge Rocks is totally awesome and I just had to share our "story" with. HA, like we have been friends for years or something.

When I started blogging, I ran across Amy's blog and on a whim I emailed her asking the most obscure questions about Mod Podge projects. Do you know what happened? That lovely lady emailed me back explaining how to complete my project. Not only once but several times and even on the weekend when I was in panic mode for a last minute Father's Day gift.

I swear this lady is SO helpful you will wish you could stick her in your pocket or maybe just text her every day with crafty questions.

But it doesn't stop there it is not that she is helpful but she SO nice! Even with some of the stupid questions I asked she never once made me feel like it was a stupid question. It was just the opposite actually. She makes you feel like you are the most important part of her day.

 You have to go and check out Amy's google profile here see all of the wonderfully crafty things she is involved in. I would highlight them all but we would be here all day. Seriously, this lady does everything!

If you have not already, go check her out, follow her on twitter, like her on facebook, JUST STALK her because you will not find another blogger like Amy and she truly is a fantastic resource!!

~HUGS to AMY and to you all for listening to me SING HER PRAISES!

Welcome to the Frog Blog Love Linky Party #4

So glad that you decided to join us!

Here are a few of my favorites from last week!

Raising 4 Princesses - This is just an amazing braid. I wish I had the patience to do this for my princess!

Stricly Homemade - Made her July decor with stuff she had around the house. That is SO green and awesome. She even got her kids involved! Great family affair!

Passionately Artistic - This absolutely stunning! I love all the color and embellishments!

Congrats!!

THANK YOU FOR LINKING UP WITH THE FROG!

DON'T FORGET TO GRAB A "FEATURED" BUTTON FROM THE SIDE BAR.

Now let's PaRtY!

Please link up your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page.

Link up as many projects as you would like. Before next week's Linky Party I will choose a 2-3 of my favoriteS to share with you.

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!

Tutu Tutorial

Want to make your own tutus??

Well, here is the easiest tutu to make EVER!

This tutorial is now available for purchase in my etsy shop for only $3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160986113/easiest-no-sew-tutu-tutorial-ever-pdf

~HUGS~

Jenni