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The All Pigs Are Beautiful Baby Shower I threw my brother & sister-in-law this winter is being featured by Jessica of Pen n' Paperflowers. She is truly one of my most favorite party people ever, such an honor.  Thank you Jessica!

How To Transform Your Furniture {Without Paint}

Did you see my post on how Jessica from Party Box Design  transformed an old thrift store buffet not once, but twice for two very different parties? Both looks were fabulous and so economical!

Today, I want to show you how I transform my buffet for parties the ultra easy, fast way. I usually start at the thrift store, but in this case we actually already has this buffet. It never fit our style and I had been debating what to do with it. 

Painted it "Marshmallow", okay yeeees... partly because of the name

Used spray glue to adhere this shower curtain backdrop, now I love it!

It looks like this on non-party months!

For parties I line the inside of the buffet with card stock that matches my party theme

Currently the buffet is going through another transformation with black wrapping paper 

for Bugger J's 5th birthday, here is one {super} sneak peek

See how a paper backdrop can really change the whole vibe of the buffet?!!! Easy peasy!

Invite Furniture to the Party {Party Box Design}

I love incorporating furniture into my party decor. Finding a used piece of furniture is an affordable way to add some extra special touches to a party. Jessica of Party Box Design bought an old buffet and transformed it for her Halloween party. When I saw her buffet transformed again for her daughters Preppy Pink Crab Party, I knew I had to share the pictures with you!

This is the BEFORE pictures of her thrift find

It definitely needed some love...

And the AFTER!!!

Spooky Chic Bar for her Halloween Party

And...transformed again, can you believe this is the SAME buffet?
Brilliant!

Preppy Pink Crab Party

Here's the sweet invitation Jessica created for her daughter's party (and offers in her shop) 

doesn't the buffet match the invitation perfectly?

See how one piece of furniture can transform a party space?  Furniture can become a major part of your party decor! Thank you Jessica for letting me share your party pictures. Jessica can be found on Facebook, her blog, and party invitation store called Party Box Design. She has tons of adorable invitations & party accessories for you to check out. 

Paper Straw Garland Tutorial

Remember my Paper Straw Garland? Here is the tutorial. It's super easy, but I thought I would share anyway. 

Step 1. Cut each paper straw into three pieces

Step 2. String (I like fishing line). Knot the last straw on each side so straws don't slip off. Make loops at both ends for hanging.

Step 3. Hang

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Father's Day Giveaway WINNER(S)!

And the lucky winners of the Father's Day Printables from Pluff Mud Studio, yes we decided to give TWO sets away instead of just one

are...

♥ilovemy5kids♥ 

and 

Tiffany 

Congratulations!  Send me an email at buggerline (at) gmail (dot) com so I can connect you with Christina.  If you didn't win and still want to purchase your Father's Day Circles & Banner, visit the Pluff Mud Studio. While you are there check out some of these other adorable party packages.

Mom-mart Position Available: Lovable Labels BlogHer’ 11 Getaway Contest

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CEO

Mom-mart is an equal opportunity employer currently accepting applications for the CEO executive position in your local area.  No experience is necessary, though the following credentials are preferred: CLD or mini VAN license, Infant CPR/First Aid certification, Pre K-College teaching certification, M.Ed., PhD, MSW, DMD, MD, RN, NCC, LCC, LEED, and MrS. 

At Mom-Mart, we believe that the CEO assumes responsibilities for all positions in the company, daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Stock Clerk:  Receive, open, unpack, and stock shelves. Pack customer backpacks, sports bags, lunches, and overnight bags. Clean display cabinets, refrigerators, and pantries. Take inventory and examine merchandise to identify food, clothing, toiletry, and household items to be reordered or replenished. Stock clerk is responsible for creating original store displays around seasonal, holiday, and birthday themes. 

2. Cashier:  Handle all bank, credit, and cash transactions. This includes cash transactions at the farmer's market, ice cream truck, lunch money, car wash, parking meters, allowance, and over due library fees. 

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3. Photo Lab Technician: Must have photography equipment ready at all times in case of rare tender  moments between siblings, monumental milestones, sporting events, reunions, customers naps in unassuming places, playtime involving dress up clothes, and vacations. Technician is responsible for uploading, organizing, titling, posting, printing, scrap booking, enlarging, framing, hanging, and distributing photos in a timely manner. 

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4. Facilities Manager: Keep building clean by sweeping, vacuuming, and scrubbing all surfaces. Must keep corporate and public bathrooms presentable at all times. Facilities Manager is responsible for the employee break room/kitchen and will act as head cook, sous chef, head waiter, and dishwasher.  Also responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of all employee uniforms, especially the camo pants requested on school days. 

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3. Director of Learning and Development: Will work closely with all levels of the organization to define immediate and long term strategies that support both the academic and social objectives of the company. This position is responsible for incorporating key principles and values within technical training (potty training, bike riding, and fishing) and professional development activities (reading, writing, and arithmetic). 

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4. Staff Pharmacist: Coordinate customer pharmaceutical plans with primary care physicians and specialists. Responsible for administration of all prescriptions and over the counter medicines through any method possible (bribery, concealing, or begging). Pharmacist must maintain ample stock in trendy character band-aids, A & D, hand sanitizer, Motrin, boo boo bunnies, and wet wipes. 

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6. Public Relations Specialist: Responsible for creating a positive image of the company to the public as well as identifying and promoting current goals and policies.  PR Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing a cohesive social media strategy via Twitter, Blogger, Facebook, email, telephone, and holiday print campaigns. 

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CEO will remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mandatory overtime is required on birthdays and holidays. Salary starts at a regulatory volunteer base rate. Raises can be negotiated through the following methods: kisses, hugs, veggie consumed dinners, picnics, merry go rounds, report cards, s'mores, school concerts, and lime popsicles. 

This is my entry to the Lovable Labels BlogHer '11 contest!  Visit here to find out how you can enter.

Last Day to Enter the Father's Day Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed

Don't forget, the Father's Day Giveaway ends tonight 

Win Father's Day Party Circles & Banner from Pluff Mud Studio

:: can be used as gift tags :: cupcake toppers :: dessert tables ::  father of the year ribbons ::

Don't forget to enter by 10pm tonight!  You can also purchase them directly from the Pluff Mud Studio Etsy shop. I would *love* to feature your pictures using these Father's Day Golf Printables!

Raindrop Cupcake Tutorial

A few people have asked how I made the Raindrop Cupcakes for the April Showers Birthday Party, so I thought it would be fun to show you. The inspiration for these came from a picture I saw on Pinterest, made by Bake It in a Cake. As you will see, they really are quite easy to make!

Materials:

• White Cake Mix
• White Frosting (whipped preferred)
• Blue Sprinkles (I bought mine here)
• Blue Food Coloring
• Cupcake Liners
• Toothpicks
• Umbrella Toppers

Step 1. Pour 1/3 of cake batter into a separate bowl.  Add blue food coloring drops to achieve desired puddle color

Step 2. Pour blue cake batter into bottom third of cupcake tins (it was easier to show you without cupcake liners in the tins)

Step 3. Pour sprinkles into remaining white cake batter, stir

Step 4. Pour sprinkle cake batter into cupcake tins (on top of the blue cake batter)

Step 5. Bake and cool. Prepare white frosting. 

Step 6. Frost cupcakes using a knife to create wispy, cloud like peaks

Step 7. Add umbrellas. I printed the umbrella template on the back of scrapbook paper. Cut out umbrellas, taped to toothpicks (either position umbrella straight up and down or at an angle. I did it both ways to show you-- angled in the very top picture and straight in the last picture). 

 Your guests will be delightfully surprised what they find inside!

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