Air Show Party

Our local airport hosted an Air Show this weekend. 

My friend's backyard was the perfect place to view the show. 

Becky did all the work, I just offered some ideas and whipped up this invitation.

I knew the invitation was about all I could do.

Pluff Mud Studio stepped in and designed the rest of the graphics for the party. 

Christina did an amazing job!

Air Show Banner and the amazing view out her sun room window!

Crafting Station for the Kids

where kids could glitter, paint and color airplanes 

My kids have played air show for two days straight, best favor ever!

The party was fantastic.
Great food, spectacular views, and good company. 

We can't wait to do it again next year!

Book Swap Giveaway

Are you thinking about hosting a book swap?

I'd love to help you get started

I will send the winner some book swap decorations:

• Book swap letters
• Book page bunting
• Mini book page bunting
• Book page circles

{Book Swap Giveaway}

I'll make this easy peasy, just leave a comment below with your favorite book or favorite children's book. I will pick a winner Monday, August 22nd. U.S. Residents only please, and leave an email address if it isn't visible already. 

Lovable Labels Winner

#16 Kat !!!! 

You win the Date It Labels from Lovable Labels 

Congratulations Kat and thanks to everyone who entered!

 

The Adventures of a Thrifted Frame

The story begins with a frame I found at the thrift store.

It has great potential, don't you think?

I spray painted it blue and glued the tissue grass down for the April Showers Party

Then I removed the grass and reused it on this wreath

Yesterday, I found two more of those frames at the same thrift store, of course I bought them and have big plans for them.

Do you have any fun thrifted adventures?

New Winner for Stella + Hodge Giveaway

The winner never came forward and did not leave an email address, so the new winner of the custom bookplates by Stella + Hodge is..... 

#6 Katy~The Country Blossom 

Congratulations Katy!  Please email me at buggerline (at) gmail (dot) com within 48 hours to claim your prize.

Organization Love

Pinterest is full of brilliant ideas for organizing.  Just thought I would share a few of my current favorites.

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Recycling chutes directly to the garage!

Speaking of getting organized, have you entered my current giveaway from Lovable Labels?

I'm still looking for Megan our winner for the Stella + Hodge Giveaway, who wrote:

megan said...

I love the custom birth announcement. I'd love to get it for my friend, Katie. She is having hard time during her first pregnancy and I think this would brighten her day!

JULY 25, 2011 9:01 AM 

Megan, you have until midnight tonight to contact me at buggerline (at) gmail (dot) com or I will have to draw a new winner. 

Book Swap Party

Time to celebrate back to school with a Book Swap Party!

10 best buds came over to play, snack, search, and swap. 

Book Page Bunting, Book Marks, and Book Mobile

Kids brought new or old books to swap

N bugger wanted to show you his favorite book, The Incredible Book-Eating Boy

it is a fantastic book and the boys just love the ending!

Kid snacks in the pup bowls, the kids got a kick out of this

Each best bud took home a personalized book tote, book plates, and bookmark 

made by Bushel and Peck Paper

The pup sure likes to read

By now are you wondering why I wrote play, snack.... search?

The pup lost his collar!  The kids had to search the yard and each find a hidden paper dog collar. On the back was a number that determined the order in which the kids would pick their new book. Worked perfectly!

J Bugger and his BFF reading their new treasures

New books went home in new totes!

And we can't forget about this book wreath

Everyone had a great time! This was a fun, inexpensive way to get the kids excited about books and a new school year. The mommies got to get rid of some duplicate books and the kids loved taking home new books. 

A HUGE thank you to Jaimee from a Bushel and Peck Paper for supplying all the goodies for the Book Swap. I cannot rave enough about her products and how fantastic she is to work with. Please check out her shop, facebook page, or blog!

Linking to: 30 Handmade Days, Tatertots and Jello, Lolly Jane, Rook No. 17

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 

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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.