There are many hostess (and men) out there who are enormously clever of making everything they do an accomplishment. And planning a baby shower should be the same. It is the ideal chance to show the new mother (or parents) how much they mean to you.
For an imaginative individual handling baby shower decorations can be a snap. Going to any website that has diaper cakes or baby gift baskets can give you a ton of ideas for decorating, as well as several incredible centerpiece displays.
Before deciding on decorations, you need to come up a subject for the baby shower. There many subjects are available, such as: themes for girls, themes for boys, themes for when you don’t know the gender, themes for the new mom, themes for both parents, teddy bear themes, as well as many other traditional and unique decorating subjects. Once you have decided on the subject, use it for not only the decorations, but the invitations, the games, etc.
Diaper cakes are a logical choice for a beautiful, yet functional centerpiece. They are basically made from rolled up disposable, cloth or organic diapers and then tied in layers with trimmings. Then in place of icing, you use baby blankets or baby bath towels to cover the diapers. And, top the whole thing off with plenty of most needed baby products, toy and stuffed animals, and plenty of ribbons and trimmings. What could make a better decoration or gift! If you feel that constructing the actual diaper part of the cake is too complicated, then obtain a ready-made 3 or 4 tier diaper cake base. These are surprisingly very sensibly priced and will decrease your work by half.
Baby Gift Baskets are also a heartfelt gift for the expecting parents. Instead of putting your “ingredients” on a cake they are beautifully placed into a basket, bucket, or other such container. These are especially nice if you plan a long table and need more than one centerpiece. Or, they make a tremendous compliment to any diaper cake and you can put one on each side of the diaper cake for a truly unique presentation.
Make your own banners. Most everyone has or has access to some type of computer graphics program. Once you have your artwork completed take it to a copy shop and have them put onto a banner size of your choice. Accent your banners with balloons and streamers which are in general available at any party store or website.
If you are planning an all ladies’ celebration, then plan your games with a few crafts included. Everyone likes to take something home as a keepsake, so include at least one or two craft type project with your games. You can make candles, soaps or even 3D decorations for the baby’s room, such as wall artworks or photo frames, etc.
Many ladies now are holding showers for both the new mother and father. If that is the case, then gear your games to include ones that will keep the guys interested. The same goes if you are including siblings. Remember to have prizes for all the winners.
If the new baby’s father, older brother(s) and/or sister(s) will be in attendance, it would be very kind to give them each a personal gift just for themselves. It will make them feel a part of the event and make the new mother very appreciative for your forethought. There are now a lot of very sweet gift ideas for new dads and siblings, as more and more the complete family is being invited to the baby shower.
Whether you are crafty or not, planning for a new baby’s shower can be a totally enjoyable process. Don’t by shy, let the “inner you” come out and shock everyone!
Author: Kathy Barto, owner of http://www.FairyliciousDiaperCakes.com, where you can find amazing custom made diaper cakes and matching baby gift baskets in many Baby Shower themes at affordable prices.
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