March is over…

 

And I am completely OK with that!

March was definitely not my month :( Here’s what went on around here in March…

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1. Taco Pie Awesome-ness!
2. Got Featured on Welcome Wednesday :)
3. Made some mug rugs and fell in love with them
4. My Bff Jac popped by for a visit

 

 

1. Participated in the Stale Stash Swap
2. Opened up my sidebar for some swap ads and free sponsorships
3. Helped out at a fundraising bake sale and 5k run.
4. Finally finished my Pink Pinwheel quilt

1. Had a health set back, but whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger :)
2. The Spring into Spring Swap :)

 

All in all March was a good-ish month, But I KNOW that April is going to be even better! Fabulous in fact!! :)

Pinned it, Made it! #12

Thanks to everyone that partied with us last week! I love seeing what you’re inspired to make :) Lets Party!

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Pinned It, Made It! is hosted by Myself here on Finding my way, and my Bloggy BFF's Meig and Brandi, of Crafty Girl Squared! On Tuesdays, both blogs will post our top picks!! So that is double to chance to get featured :)

The "RULES":

Please, Please, Please follow both Finding My Way in Texas AND Crafty Girl Squared

Give Credit where Credit is due! Please include the ORIGINAL link from your inspiration, in your post. Life is more fun when we all play nice :)

Add our Button to your post so that others can discover this party and join in on all the fun!

Feel free to link up any project, be it food, craft or DIY, that you’ve been inspired to create because of something you pinned!

Can't wait to see what you create!!

Shoe Love

 

(this is not a paid review. I loves this and now I am passing the info on to you)

Have you heard of PLNDR? Well if not, you need to go check it out!

I recently won a $50 credit and MAN Alive! was I impressed with the deals!! Wanna see?

First off, I was expecting shipping to take a WHOLE lot longer, but I got my stuff within a week! Impressive :)

Aren’t these booties to DIE for! I haven’t had heels in 8 months (long story) and not only are these super cute and very comfy, they were only $9.90 a pair!

I also got these vegan friendly (nope I’m not vegan, just thought it was worth mentioning) shoes for $14.99!

Toss in a cute zipper-hoodie for good measure, and its official! I got the deal of the year! Well at least my year, so far :)

With my $50.00 credit, and after taxes and shipping, I ONLY PAID $13.32!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Even without the credit I would still have gotten all of these goodies. Now I am constantly checking out PLNDR for steals :) The deals are constantly changing so there is always a great bargain to be had.

Another cool thing about this site is if you refer someone and they make a purchase, you get a $10 credit! SaWeet!

So go on! Check it out! You deserve a really good deal :)

Spring into Spring Swap Party!!!

Its time to Swap!

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Here are the details…

What can you swap?

Pretty much anything in good/new/or like new condition! Clothes, books, movies, decorations. You can also swap things like photo editing, ad space, blog design, hosting a giveaway or a guest post on your blog. Do you have an online shop? Swap ad space or reviews! Swap things you don’t need or want anymore for something that you do! Swap design skills (that’s how I got this awesome blog design!). Keep in mind the restrictions of the post office (nothing illegal, no nail polish, pirated materials, etc.) If you own it, made it, created it, bought it, or designed it, than you can swap it. When in doubt, shoot me an email at jenniferjayne13 {at} Gmail {dot} com

How do you post your swap?

Write a post on your blog with a photo of the item(s) you’d like to swap and and what you’d be willing to accept in a return swap. Link it up here. The swap button must be included in your blog post so that others can join the fun! They will be brought directly to this post so that they can also link up. Also be sure to let everyone know where you’re willing to ship to (Only USA, Internationally etc.)

Be specific about what you have and what you’re looking for.

What next?

Feel free to contact the other swappers to arrange your trade, make an offer come to an agreement, swap addresses then carefully package your bits of swappy fun and ship it off to your fabulous new friend(s) as soon as you can!

Make sure you update your post as items are swapped!

The linky will open on March 28th and close on April 1st.

Be sure to post the button on your side bar and tell everyone you know, so that others can join this
swap-ortunity!

 

 

Here is what I have available for swapping…

 

Ad Space (see this post for more details)

Guest Post/Giveaways Spots on this blog

 

6 BIG bundles of fabric and scraps. All bundles include at least 2 fat quarters. Bundles are already packaged, so you’ll get a surprise in the mail :)

Large piece of vintage fabric. Approx. 2 yards.

Large piece of vintage fabric. Approx. 1.75 yards.

Large piece of vintage fabric. Approx. 4 yards

Large piece of vintage fabric. Approx. 2.5 yards

I am willing to ship internationally.

What I am looking for…

Fabric
Items to use for door/raffle prizes for a fundraiser (message me if you want more details)
Jewelry
Guest Posts/Giveaways for my blog
Ad space for my blog
Twilight Books
Opportunity for review posts.

Let the Swapping Fun Begin! :D

Pinned it Made it #11 Features

Thanks to everyone that linked up :) I do enjoy checking out the things you’ve been “Pinspired” to create each week :)

This weeks most viewed link:

A “Kate’s Dress” Variation from Kate @ My Very Own Happy Ending

 

My top picks this week:

Erin from a Crafty Cook, made this yummy looking Butterscotch Brule Pie! I’m definitely going to have to give this a try! :)

Just in time for Easter, Kim, from Little Rays of Sunshine, crocheted up some adorable decorations.

 

Thanks for partying with us! Be sure to grab a button :)

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Almost Forgot!

 

I’m being featured over at Cover to Cover and Everything in Between today! Nay was looking for participants for the “Check Her Bloggy Out!” series, so I volunteered :) It was great to get to know Nay a bit and answer her questions. If you’re interested in learning a little more about me, go check it out :)

Pink Pinwheels

 

I’ve had this quilt in the works for ages… but it took an ultimatum from my real life bestie Jac, to get my butt in gear.

You see I have an addiction… a fabric addiction! And its gotten a little out of hand.

Ok… it’s a LOT out of hand.

Jac told me that I am not allowed to by any more fabric until I’ve A.) organized that pile and B.) made at least 2 more quilts. And that is why she is one of my very best friends! Sometimes I need my butt kicked…of course, if I slip up, She’s not going to speak to me for 2 weeks! The big meanie! hehe

So I got my butt in gear and got back to work on a quilt I had cut pieces for back in NOVEMBER!

I love the way it turned out. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it, but after talking to a lady that volunteers at the local Pregnancy Resource Centre, I know exactly where it will find the perfect home :)

To quilt it I stitched-the-ditch. I debated Free motion quilting it, but I didn’t want to take away from the pinwheels and make it too “busy”.

I can’t tell you what fabric line this is because I cut into it so long ago and tossed the packaging, but I do know that I picked it up at Wal-Mart. *Gasp* Yes Wal-Mart. I live in a little town! But we’re lucky enough to have the big blue store nearby.

 

I’m cutting fabric for my next quilt today! And then a couple smaller projects and I’ll be able to shop again…

Maybe. Yes Jac, I know need to use up a bit more first.

Off to do some sewing :)

Adoption Rocks 5k Fun Run & Bake Sale

 

My Pastor and his wife are in the process of adopting, which I think is absolutely fantabulous! Our congregation and community have completely jumped on board. Yesterday we had a 5k fun run and bake sale fundraiser to help with the costs. Did you know it costs over $31,000 to adopt? Crazy!

Tons of incredibly yummy goodies were up for grabs. I made a couple dozen french vanilla cupcakes with butter cream icing and some ridiculously good brownies. The recipe was called “Better than Crack Brownies”, but since it was a family friendly event we went with “Heavenly" Brownies :)

It was great to see so many people out for the run! A fabulous time was had by all :) Between the run/sponsors and the bake sale we raised a little over $3,000!

 

I’m coordinating with some of the other ladies at the church to put together a craft show fundraiser. The incredibly awesome Rachel from Imagine Gnats graciously designed a logo for us…

Isn’t it cute! I'm so excited for this event. I’ll definitely be sharing more about this in the upcoming weeks :)

My sidebar is looking a little lonely!

 

 

Hello lovelies!

I recently did some much needed blog maintenance and ended up cleaning out my sidebar… cause I had buttons for things from October. Silly me!

But now its looking lonely!

I’m not ready to take paying sponsors just yet, But I do want to fill up that sidebar!

Here is my proposal…

In return for placing one of my buttons on your sidebar for the month of April, you get….

Only 1 available this month! Get it while you can :)

 

Only 2 available.

 

2 available

 

4 available.

 

All I am asking is that you put up on of my buttons on your blog for the months of April. If you need a specific size just let me know :)Your button will go up in my sidebar as soon as I get the code from you and will stay there until the end of April. Email me ASAP :)

 

If you’re just interested in guest posting, having a giveaway, or a product review you can also email me at jenniferjayne13 {at} gmail {dot} com

Sneak Peek

I did photography for a wedding last weekend. I’ve been editing like mad and wanted to show you all a sneak peek :)

It was a fun filled day full of sweet moments. This couple is crazy in love, and its so adorable :)

Pinned it Made it #11

Time for another fabulous edition of Pinned it, Made it! We had a great turn out last week :) Make sure you’re telling all your pinterest addicted blogging friends! The more the merrier!! :)




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Pinned It, Made It!  is hosted by Myself here on Finding my way, and my Bloggy BFF's Meig and Brandi, of Crafty Girl Squared! On Tuesdays, both blogs will post our top picks!! So that is double to chance to get featured :)

The "RULES":

Please, Please, Please follow both Finding My Way in Texas AND Crafty Girl Squared

Give Credit where Credit is due! Please include the ORIGINAL link from your inspiration, in your post. Life is more fun when we all play nice :)

Add our Button to your post so that others can discover this party and join in on all the fun!

Feel free to link up any project, be it food, craft or DIY, that you’ve been inspired to create because of something you pinned!

Can't wait to see what you create!!