Lovable Labels Review and Giveaway

I am taking you somewhere I vowed I never would. 
My refrigerator. 
How does yours look right now?
Mine got a little face lift thanks to Lovable Labels. 

I already knew I loved the brand. When friends ask me where I buy my labels and I always send them to Lovable Labels. I have their labels on everything bugger related. They never fall off and are completely boy-proof. So when I had an opportunity to test a new product called Date It labels, I jumped at the chance. 

Date It Labels are my newest solution to better kitchen organization. They are completely reusable. Just stick the label on a container and write directly on it with the special write-on marker. When you are ready to rewrite the label just wipe off with a dry paper towel. They are totally safe for the freezer, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher (yay, no fuss!)

The country picnic design even matches my food containers, how lovely!

No more guessing the date or what exactly is in there 

(please tell me that I'm not alone with the unidentifiable foods in the freezer!!!)

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{GIVEAWAY TIME}

Lovable Labels has generously offered to give away a pack of Date It Labels to one lucky reader !

Mandatory: You must be a follower of this blog to enter and tell me something that you wish you could get better organized in your life. 

Please leave a visible email address on your entry. 

Additional Entries:

- "Like" Lovable Labels on Facebook and tell them I sent you
- "Like" Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line on Facebook

-  Follow @mylovablelabels on Twitter

-  Share this giveaway (1 comment per share) on Facebook or Twitter, leave a link 


Rules: This giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on Aug 17, 2011 The winner will be selected by random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to our notification email before another winner is selected. This giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents only.
 
Disclosure - The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by monetary compensation 

{Sneak Peek} Book Swap Party Prep

I am prepping for the book swap on Friday and thought I'd share a sneak peek...

This book wreath was the very first online craft project I did when I started blogging, 

I just embellished it a little for the party

I have a little crush on this pup

I cannot wait to share all the details!

Invitations and adorable pup created by the truly fabulous Bushel and Peck Paper

Book Themed Party Inspiration {and Stella + Hodge Winner}

Thank you to everyone who entered the Stella + Hodge giveaway. Congratulations Megan, please get in touch with me via email buggerline {at} gmail {dot} com. Don't worry if you didn't win, look for another giveaway later this week! 

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I recently guest posted on Southern Belle's Charm about one of my favorite themes, BOOKS!  I thought I would re-post here in case you missed it. A book theme can be extremely versatile and can range from a sophisticated wedding, to whimsical child's party or baby shower {featuring a very special due date}.

Breathtaking Book Dessert Table 

Invitations. I am completely swooning over this unique invitation by Mismikado Creations. Inside each book holds a beautiful invitation, map, and pocket with RSVP reply card.

I also love this printable {freebie} library card invitation from Reid Girls Handmade

Decorations. Search your home for things like hardcover books, globes, or rulers. They all make great (and inexpensive) decorations. Make your own book wreath, hang books from a ceiling or tree, stack books in piles, or display books bundled with ribbon or twine. 

Hanging Books :: Book Mobile :: Stacked Books ::  Book Wreath 

Source

Book pages can be made into garlands, buntings, and paper medallions

  Book Garland :: Circle Garland :: Book Banner :: Book Fan

Party Favors. Could be as simple as a book, bookplates, journals, or book totes.

Bookplates from Stella and Hodge

Tuck bookplates inside these adorable notebook bitty bags from Whisker Graphics

Library card gift wrap idea from the The Knot

Make Simple DIY Stamped Book Totes

Or send your guest home with this tote (tutorial) 

Yes, I had to leave you with these final words. I'll admit, I'm still giggling a little.  

Party Swap Friday {Featuring Party Activities & Book Swap Ideas Needed}

Don't forget we have this amazing giveaway from Stella + Hodge going on, there is still time to ENTER HERE!

Last week on Party Swap Friday, there was a request to help with ACTIVITIES for a 4 year old birthday party in late November. Here are some of the fun ideas suggested:

• sticker scavenger hunt (hide stickers that match your party theme and have the kids find them)
• pass the parcel, this game looks super fun!
• plan simple crafts that match your theme
• have the kids bake or decorate cookies or cupcakes

Mariah from Giggles Galore shared some of the activities she planned for her daughter's incredible Strawberry Shortcake Party. Seriously, you must gander over there to oogle for a few moments. 

The kids made strawberry freezer jam, decorated strawberry buckets,.went on a strawberry scavenger hunt, and finished with a bean bag toss complete with strawberry shaped bean bags!

Giggles Galore, thank you so much for letting me share your adorable party. This talented mommy HANDMADE aprons and party hats, the birthday girl's party dress, strawberry bean bags, and personalized the scavenger hunt buckets. I am still in awe. 

This week, I am the one looking for help!  I am throwing my first BOOK SWAP play date party for 10 kids ranging in age from 3-8. Have you ever done a book swap? Any suggestions for me... snack ideas? Activities?  Books I should read the kids?

Party Swap Fridays is now open, feel free to share a BOOK SWAP suggestion -OR- :

• 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

My Amy Atlas Moment!

You can find me HERE today! 

Someone please pinch me...

Amy Atlas is someone that inspires me daily,

her passion and creativity take party planning to the next level. 

I am honored to be featured on her site today. 

Thanks to anyone new visiting my site today, I'm an Etsy loving, Pinterest pinning, party planning mom of two bugger boys. I prefer homemade, except when it comes to me in the kitchen. I like to create fun, simple, and budge friendly crafts and parties and this is my place to share them. Here are a few of my favorite projects...

April Showers Party

Paper Straw Garland

Rain Puddle Cupcakes Tutorial

Golf Wreath

Vintage Super Hero Party

{Surprise a Friend} Summer Breakfast

I am super excited to share my first project on Whisker Graphics today. I decided to surprise a new mommy and bring her baked oatmeal with fresh fruit. I always include the recipe and some extra napkins as well.

Materials:

• Whisker Graphics Brown Sugar Divine Twine
• Whisker Graphics Aqua Striped Bitty Bag
• Harvest tags from Paper and Cake 
• Napkins
• Quart Size Wood Berry Boxes 
• Baked Oatmeal and recipe card
• Wood skewers
• Tape
• Serving Tray (optional)

Directions: Bake oatmeal according to recipe. Print and cut circles. Cut skewers in half. Tape circles to skewers and tie with divine twine. Place skewers right into the oatmeal. Add labels to fruit boxes and wrap with twine. 

Tuck napkins inside bitty bag and seal with a party circle

Print recipe and include.

...and breakfast is served!

Linking to:

Stella and Hodge Giveaway!

{This giveaway is now closed}

Meet my newest Etsy crush, Stella and Hodge. They sell all sorts of fun items ranging from handmade jewelry, custom silhouettes, personalized stationary, bookplates, cards, and prints. I will take one of everything please.

{ Giveaway Time }

Stella and Hodge is giving away a set of 

custom bookplates to one lucky reader!

Let's make this super easy, just visit visit Stella and Hodge, oogle for a bit and tell me what your favorite item is. I'll pick a winner using random.org on  Monday, August 1st. Extra entries if you feel like sharing the love on Facebook or Twitter.

Party Swap Friday {Camping Features & Request for Party Activities}

Last week's Party Swap Friday, I asked readers to share some camping ideas. Randi from Dukes and Duchesses has FIVE kids and has thrown every type of party (and ridiculously cute ones at that)-- including camping!

Camp Dukes Campout Party

Party Highlights: 

• Party invitation in the shape of a tent
• Great use of out door materials such as wood, pine cones, & rocks
• Camp fire cupcakes
• Camp Dukes just has a nice ring, doesn't it? I love all the Camp Dukes signs

Thanks for letting me share! For more party pictures and details, visit Dukes and Duchesses blog

Melanna of Rhapsody of Cacophony shared her latest party as well. 

This Teddy Bear Picnic Party is so super cute!

Party Highlights:

• Loads of activities from a paw print hunt, crafting bear ears, ball pit, parachute games, and ribbon pull bee hive pinata
• Picnic style lunch
• Adorable Invitation in the shape of a bear
• Tons of teddy bear party decorations and foods

Melanna, your party is SO inspiring and fun! Thanks for letting me share. For more party details, visit Rhapsody of Cacophony 

Speaking of activities, our next party swap Friday feature is all about ACTIVITIES!  A reader is looking for party activities for her 4 year old in late November. So please share some ideas in the comments below. I'd love to feature YOUR ideas next week!

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