It's another challenge week over at Piggy Bank Parties. I am sharing an easy and inexpensive gift idea using Piggy Bank Parties brand new
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Paper Straw Winner & More Paper Straw DIY Ideas
Today I am sharing some creative and fun paper straw projects that I've seen around town...
Paper Straw Snowflakes by Centsational Girl
Paper straws holding pumpkin pie pops by Domestic Charm
Paper straws and cake pops by The Sew*er, The Caker, The Copycat Maker
Paper straws used for cake bunting by The TomKat Studio
Paper straw rattles featured on Bakerella
Paper Straw Wreath and Ribbon with a tutorial by Tatertots and Jello
A little extra paper straw flair by The Girl Creative
Add some fun by adding paper straws and lips to your drinks by Anders Ruff
Or make chocolate malt cupcakes by The Winsome Girl
STRAW-many possibilities!
And now, the lucky winner of the Funpaperstraws.com giveaway is....
Congratulations to the ultra fabulous and creative Joanne from Oh Goodie Designs! I am super excited to see how she uses her paper straws because in her comment she said she had an awesome idea to make with the straws. A BIG thank you to Funpaperstaws.com for hosting this fun giveaway! If you didn't win but still want some straws, check out their site for very reasonable prices and oodles of paper straw color/pattern options!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
If you give a girl a computer...
If you give a girl a computer, she'll request a Pinterest account,
If you give a girl a Pinterest Board, she'll want you to pin some ideas
If you let her pin some ideas, she'll need some materials,
When you give her some craft materials, she'll realize she needs a sewing machine,
If you give a girl a sewing machine, she'll ask you for a Silhouette to,
If you give a girl a Silhouette, scrapbook paper, and sewing machine, she'll then need a craft room.
Once she's snug in her craft room crafting, she'll then need an upgraded camera,
and ruffle camera strap, and maybe a camera bag.
If you give a girl a camera, camera strap, and camera bag, she'll then ask you for an upgraded computer
and a blog.
Thank you, If you Give A Mouse a Cookie books for the inspiration!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Keepsake Ornaments
Each year I look for a special keepsake ornament to add to our tree. I was so in love with our Christmas card last year, (so simple and cheery) that I made it into an ornament.
Here's our 2010 Christmas card
by Harper Gray made into an ornament
Here are a few of my favorite other ideas I've pinned on my Merry, Merry Board on Pinterest
for making your own keepsake ornaments.
by Harper Gray made into an ornament
Here are a few of my favorite other ideas I've pinned on my Merry, Merry Board on Pinterest
for making your own keepsake ornaments.
Cut off the bottom part of your Christmas tree & date it
Wishing Spool full of ideas for for Santa
Cut an invitation into strips, curl, and tuck into a clear ornament.
I love this idea and have been looking for something special to do with the stars from our Super J party.
Stars can be customized over at Origami Delights, there's even Christmas colors.
Are you making or buying any new ornaments this year?
Don't forget, there is still time to enter the PAPER STRAW GIVEAWAY!!!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Signs of Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house.
I am trying hard not to get overwhelmed by the holidays,
keeping my decor simple yet still festive.
Elfie, our Elf on the Shelf has returned.
The boys are enthralled with his magic and mischief.
Don't forget to enter the great PAPER STRAW GIVEAWAY by Funpaperstraws.com!
How are you decorating for the Holidays?
Friday, December 2, 2011
Fun Paper Straw Giveaway!
This giveaway is now closed.. the winner is lucky #57 Joanne!
T.G.I.P.S.F. everyone!
{Thank Goodness It's Paper Straw Friday}
Why do I love paper straws so much? They are inexpensive, earth-friendly, totally craft worthy, and come in so many cute colors. Paper straws are completely bio-degradable and will compost in 3 months. They really are the friendliest straws on earth!
Today I have a very fun giveaway from the fabulous Fun Paper Straw company. They carry a LARGE selection of paper straws in many patterns and colors. When you visit their store, you will also see that they carry many other products at CanDoChefs such as reusable bags, kitchenware, cutlery, and more! I've picked out a few of my favorite items to share with you.
Wooden Cutlery Utensils are great for parties and so eco-friendly
Waste Not Saks- Reusable Sandwich Bags
Big Dot Retro Apron
The great people at Fun Paper Straws saw my post on the Woman's Day Paper Straw wreath and want to help YOU make this wreath (or you can just throw a crazy straw themed party instead with all your winnings!). Are you ready for this? They are giving away up to 500 paper straws to a lucky reader!
GIVEAWAY TIME!
The winner can choose a prize package from one of the following options:
2. 4 (25-packs) of straws from the Sugar Diva
3. 1 (500-pack) of straws unwrapped Red & White Stripe or White
TO ENTER: Hop over to Fun Paper Straws and leave a comment on this post telling me which paper straws are your favorite and how would use them. Please, pretty please leave a visible email address on your entry.
Additional Entries (Up to 3 extra):
- Browse around CanDoChefs.com and tell me about another product you found on their site
- "Like" Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line on Facebook
- Share the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or door to door if you think your neighbors
want in on this giveaway. Just spread the word and leave a comment here that you did.
want in on this giveaway. Just spread the word and leave a comment here that you did.
Rules: This giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Open to U.S. Residents only. The winner will be selected by random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to our notification email before another winner is selected.
Good luck and thanks for entering!
Good luck and thanks for entering!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Barbie Pajama Glam Party Favors
The Pajama Glam Barbie Sleepover was full of fabulous Barbie party favors for the girls. So many in fact, that they deserved a special post. First, the girls each received custom made beauty masks. I love the hot pink elastic, so glam! The beauty masks helped the girls get some well needed beauty sleep and they also wore them when playing pin the beauty mask on the Barbie.
Ready for some great news?!!! Stargazinglily is offering Crossing The Bugger-Dixon Line readers
10% off all orders with promo code: BARBIE11
I have to confess, I have already used this promo code to order the matching "me and my American doll" bracelets for my favorite niece!
A HUGE THANK YOU to The Sweetest Affair, Pinch My Cheeks, Brown Bird Boutique, Stargazinglily, and Created by Emma for the most unbelievable party favors ever!!!!!
Beauty Masks by Created By Emma
This party favor was SO fabulous that it doubled as a party decoration!
The Sweetest Affair created a custom Barbie inspired lamp for the party!
The Sweetest Affair created a custom Barbie inspired lamp for the party!
The lampshade was decorated with paper flowers.
If you look closely you will see the birthday girl's name on the petals.
The centers of the flowers were filled with delicious pina colada lolly pops.
The Sweetest Affair
The birthday girl received a special party favor of her own, a vintage Barbie silhouette t-shirt from Brown Bird Boutique
Custom Barbie T-Shirt by Brown Bird Boutique
What fashionista wouldn't love a keepsake favor box like this?
Black and White Favor Boxes by Cakes and Kids Too
Barbie Silhouette Confetti by Pinch My Cheeks
Inside the favor boxes were matching I ♥ Barbie Bracelets
The birthday girl received a very special bracelet of her own
All Bracelets by Stargazinglily
All Bracelets by Stargazinglily
Ready for some great news?!!! Stargazinglily is offering Crossing The Bugger-Dixon Line readers
10% off all orders with promo code: BARBIE11
I have to confess, I have already used this promo code to order the matching "me and my American doll" bracelets for my favorite niece!
A HUGE THANK YOU to The Sweetest Affair, Pinch My Cheeks, Brown Bird Boutique, Stargazinglily, and Created by Emma for the most unbelievable party favors ever!!!!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Vintage Barbie Pajama Glam Party
Colors: Hot pink, light pink, black, and lots of sparkles
Design: Gwynn Wasson Designs modified her fabulous Vintage Barbie party collection to include some pajama glam
Highlights: Barbie shoe fondant toppers, Barbie inspired lampshade made of paper flowers and lolly pops
Activities: Playing Dress up with shoes from "Izzy's Closet" (a hutch I transformed into a shoe closet), Pin the beauty mask on the Barbie, and topping the night off with a special Barbie movie viewing.
The dessert table featured glamorous fondant Barbie Shoe Cupcake Toppers, Pajama Glam Pillows, Dolled Up Candy Apples, Beauty Rest Sugar Cookies, Coconut Cake, and Get Your Sparkle On chocolate cupcakes.
The Invitation
Barbie Shoes Cupcake Toppers by Edible Details
Edible Sugar Jewels by Candied Cakes
Glam Pajam Pillows (pink and white striped strawberry marshmallows)
Dolled Up Barbie Inspired Candy Apples by Absolutely Apples
Beauty Sleep Cookies by Jenn Erickson, Rook No 17
Cake Flags by The Purple Pug
The girls played dress up with all the shoes (who knew I had so many heels!?)
Pink Heels + Donuts = Heaven!
The beverage station featured Strawberry Blond Lemonade, ruffled cups, and matching black and white striped paper straws. Even the pink and white candles matched the decor.
Custom Barbie Inspired Lampshade created by The Sweetest Affair
The lamp made by The Sweetest Affairs was gorgeous. The lamp shade was made of paper flowers with lolly pops in the center.
The girls were able to take home the paper flower and lollypop favors, genius!
The lamp made by The Sweetest Affairs was gorgeous. The lamp shade was made of paper flowers with lolly pops in the center.
The girls were able to take home the paper flower and lollypop favors, genius!
Favor boxes by Cakes and Kids Too
Vintage Barbie confetti and confetti diamonds by Pinch My Cheeks
I ♥ Barbie Bracelets by Stargazinglily
The girls received Beauty Masks favors by Created by Emma
{free} Barbie Print by Sweet and Simple
Guests were greeted at the front door with this glam boa wreath that I made with materials from the Dollar Store
I lucked out with a lot of great thrift store find for this party: two pink bed canopies (I used one as a table cloth and one as the backdrop), pink and white striped candles, candle holders, white ruffled dishes, and glam candy bowl. I even found the hot pink metal basket on clearance at TJ Maxx.
The Ultra Amazing, Talented Party Vendors who made Operation Pajama Glam a success:
Barbie Printable Party Collection: Gwynn Wasson Designs
Lamp Centerpiece with Paper Flower Lollypop Favors: The Sweetest Affair
Fondant Barbie Shoe Toppers: Edible Details
Cookie Beauty Sleep Masks: Jenn Erickson, Rook No 17
Beauty Sleep Mask Party Favors: Created by Emma
Edible Sugar Jewels: Candied Cakes
Cake Flags: The Purple Pug
Vintage Barbie Confetti and Confetti Party Diamonds: Pinch My Cheeks
Barbie Silhouette T Shirt: Brown Bird Boutique
I ♥ Barbie Bracelets: Stargazinglily
Black and White Party Favor Boxes: Cakes and Kids Too
Candy Apples: Absolutely Apples
Styling, concept, and photos: Jenny Dixon (Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line)
Linking to:
30 Handmade Days
Styling, concept, and photos: Jenny Dixon (Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line)
Linking to:
30 Handmade Days
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