Whisker Graphics Design Team

I have some fun news to share. It involves divine twine, bitty bags, and so many other craft materials I covet on a daily basis. Once a month I will be sharing projects here and over at Whisker Graphics as a new member of their fabulously talented design team.

Whisker Graphics offers a wide range of products such as divine twine, party bags, printables, and paper goods. 

I already use many of their products for my parties and crafts and love the opportunity to try out some of their new products. 

Oh  yes, this is going to be fun!

Party Swap Friday {Camping Theme Parties and Ribbon Challenge}

Party Swap Fridays are now YOUR day to:

• ASK for party help (maybe a question about a choosing a theme, dessert, or invitation)
• Showcase a great party TIP you have
• Share a favorite Pinterest PIN
• Share a LINK to a great party you've thrown
• READERS helping other READERS- chime in and share with us

This week there has been a request by the crafty ribbon guru herself over at She's {kinda} Crafty for

Camping Party Ideas

So here are a few ideas I put together to get us started...

 

Party Sources from my Camping Party Pinterest Board : 1 :: 2 :: 3:: 4 :: 5 :: 6 :: 7 :: 8 :: 9 :: 10

Favorite Camping Party Ideas:

• "Enjoy S'more At Home" party favors
• Toothpicks topped with camping graphics
• Camping scavenger hunt
• S'mores cupcakes
• Make your own trail mix bar
• Wood spoons tied around desserts in jars
• Rustic wood signs and lanterns

Help me find more camping ideas for Stacy from She's {kinda} Crafty. Since we all now know Stacy's *favorite* crafting material, I challenge you all to find a camping idea for her that involves RIBBON! The best idea may win a prize!

Share your camping party ideas, links, or tips in the comments below -or- if you'd like to share a different party you've been working on, feel free to share that as well. Anything goes on Party Swap Friday! I might just choose YOU to feature next week.

Elmo Inspiration Features from Party Swap #2

Thanks to everyone who left comments and links on Party Swap Friday #2. You guys really know how to throw parties!  

Lizard and Ladybug shared her adorable and cheery Sesame Street party 

Sesame Street Candy/Favor Bar

Sesame Street Cupcakes

Oscar's Trash Toss

Party Highlights:

• The candy favor bar. Staci set up a red wagon filled with favor bags and coordinating waters. The kids had fun filling bags with "Street Treats", rubber duckies and bouncy balls!
• I love that the outdoor activities included Oscar's Trash Toss, a bouncy house, and sandbox

Be sure to check out Lizard & Ladybug for more Sesame Street party pictures and tons of daily party inspiration. 

Next up, Rock N Regalia just finished throwing her son a pirate birthday party. Wait till you see all the details!

Party Highlights:

• The fabric rag garland
• The colors scheme, black with accents of bright colors and red stripes
• The pirate ship (my kids would have gone crazy over this!)
• The birthday bunting on the cake

Thank you Rock N Regalia and Lizard and Ladybug for letting me share your party pictures!

Tomorrow is Friday. That means Party Swap Friday will be open and there will be a new party theme featured. Get your parties and questions ready!

Newport Style

I'm back from my beautiful nephew's baptism. It does not get much better than family time in Newport, RI. We squeezed in a visit to Fort Adams, a swim at the beach, and walk at dusk along the scenic Cliff Walk. The men zipped around the island on scooters while my sister in law and I did some shopping.  I had to share a few of my favorite Newport trends:

Wire bangles from Alex and Ani

we each bought this one

Fun beach jewelry 

from Angela Moore

Classic styles from 

J.H. Breakell & Co.

Party Swap Friday #2 {Featuring Elmo}

Party Swap Fridays are now YOUR day to:

• ASK for party help (maybe a question about a choosing a theme, dessert, or invitation)
• Showcase a great party TIP you have
• Share a favorite Pinterest party PIN
• Share a LINK to a great party you've thrown
• READERS helping other READERS- chime in and share with us

I might just choose YOU to feature next week!

Today's Party Swap Friday Feature goes to Lindsay from Lee La La

she is looking for some Elmo inspiration for her daughter's birthday!

Party Highlights:

• Fish bowl party favors
• Polka dot ribbons embellishments
• Bright Circles Themed Decorations
• Sesame Street party labels
• Bright color frame with birthday child's initial

Party Sources from my Elmo Pinterest Board : 1 :: 2 :: 3:: 4 :: 5 :: 6 :: 7 :: 8 :: 9

Let's help Lindsay with more Elmo Party inspiration, share your links or tips in the comments below -or- if you'd like to share a different party you've been working on, feel free to share that as well. Anything goes on Party Swap Friday!

{Craft Time} Decorate Your Candles

Remember this race track cake from Dukes and Duchesses?

I couldn't stop thinking about those adorable candles.

I got to thinking.

I could make those.

Here's what you need:

Candles

Electrical tape

Scissors

Thanks Dukes and Duchesses for the inspiration!

Linking to:

Thirty Handmade Days

Tatertots and Jello

Cars Inspiration Features from Party Swap Friday

I am thrilled, my first Party Swap Friday was so much FUN!  I could not wait for today so I could feature the fabulous Cars inspiration linked up on Friday. Thanks to everyone who participated!  

The first race car party is from PaperDoll Designs

Love this idea-- car detailing station where the kids can design a car 

then race each other on the track!

My favorite party highlights: The tire donuts, red flame cups, car cookies on sticks, party labels embellished with ribbons, and car detailing station

To see more of party pictures, visit PaperDolls Design blog. 

She also sells some seriously cute stuff that you can check out here!

Next up, Dukes and Duchesses threw a fantastic race car party 

Look at this race track cake!!!

The kids slept over and enjoyed cars muffins in the morning, 

now THAT is one nice mom!

My favorite party highlights: The race track cake with black and white candles (I seriously LOVE those candles), The "Elijah Cup" trophy, the checkered flag balloons, napkins, even the drinks matched!

Randi, thank you for sharing your fabulous party with us. Dukes and Duchesses showcases her knitting, sewing, scrapbooking, and party planning creativity daily on her blog while also raising a big family!

I hope you will join in this Friday with your party inspiration, Pinterest pins, party tips, links, questions, and requests for party HELP!  I can't wait to reveal the party theme that a *very* awesome blogger (seriously, she big time awesome) need helps help with this Friday. 

Shabby Apple Summer Sale

Shabby Apple just announced a huge summer sale. EVERY dress is on sale for the entire month of July. Save 20% site wide with coupon code SUMMER20. It's too good not to share with you all!


{Update: Shabby Apple has also added FREE SHIPPING to the 20% off July sale!!!!}

It's no secret, I am a huge Shabby Apple Fan. They make fantastic dresses that just fit.  

My mom and I sporting our Shabby Apple Dresses

I'm in the L'Artiste and my mom is wearing the West Coast Swing 

I also have the Black Oak, it's my official little black dress

But I really need Toe the Line

for my trip to Newport, don't you think?

or Gondola for a summer date night

Or, maybe I just need some more accessories

Pearl :: Belt :: Cuff :: Shoes :: Earrings :: Ring

Oh, did I mention they have KIDS clothes?
...I would so be broke if I had a little girl

Ruffle My Feathers

Coupon code SUMMER20 for 20% off store wide for the entire month of July! 

WINNER of the Super Hero Cape Giveaway

The winner of the custom super hero cape made by 

Created by Emma is..... #10 

Carrie of Making Lemonade

THANK YOU Emma for hosting the giveaway. You must check out her brand new shop, it's full of darling items. Congratulations Carrie! Shoot me an email at buggerline (at) gmail (dot) com and start thinking about how you would like to customize your super hero cape!

Party Swap Fridays {Featuring You}

Fridays are now YOUR day!

My vision for Party Swap Fridays is to provide a place where you:

• Ask for party HELP (maybe a question about a choosing a theme, dessert, or invitation)
• Showcase a great party TIP you have
• Share a LINK to a great party you've thrown 
• READERS helping other READERS- chime in and share with us!

Just leave a COMMENT below with a subject header:

Example: 

READER TIP: I used sand in my buckets to display my cake pops. 

-or-

QUESTION: What desserts should I serve at a princess party?

...I might just choose YOU to feature next Friday!

Today's Party Swap Friday Feature 

My son's BFF has requested a Cars party and his mom has asked for some ideas. So this week's Friday's Party Swap Feature is all about Cars inspiration. 

Sources: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6