Stolen Book Shower

Over the weekend I hosted a cute little shower at my house.

It was nice and intimate. 

My friend is planning on cloth diapering,

so instead of doing a diaper raffle 

we decided to do a book raffle; 

you know bring a book for the baby 

and get a ticket for the raffle.

The idea for this shower originated from 

this shower over at Aesthetic Nest.

I did use her invitations.

They were easily customized.

I also adopted some of the decor ideas as best I could,

like using Golden Books for table decor 

and candies in jars.

Some of the other fun ideas that we used 
for the shower were also stolen 

from some of my favorite places in Blogland,

as well as some cool stuff from Pinterest.

For the favors, which also served as our only other prize game,

we created these cute gumball necklaces using 

the tutorial from Jamie Lynn 

over at I Heart Naptime and Chocolate.

We kept them in this little jar on the table 

until each lady was able to grab one. 

One of the necklaces had a pink gumball.

The person who grabbed that one got a prize.

I also created this Golden Book garland from something 
that I pinned on Pinterest.

Click here to link to original Martha Stewart post

It was easy to make, 

and it would look super cute over a reading area 

in a play room or kids bedroom.

For some extra touches I carried through 

the theme of yellow and blue 

by wrapping my thrifted serving tower in bright blue argyle paper,

laying down some yellow houndstooth fabric as a runner, 

and using lots of fun yellow candies and serve ware.


The cupcakes above were made combining this banana malted crunch recipe and this peanut butter butter cream recipe. 
Both are from InsideBruCrewLife.

I also made this center piece 

which was inspired by a different pin.

Overall the shower was fun and simple. 
I like having a less people because 
it allows for a less stressful party for everyone.

My helper, the mom to be, and Me sporting my very own gumball necklace.

For more cute ideas that I had lined up for this shower but didn't get to, you can visit my Shower board.

Little Owl Shower

A few weekends back my cousin had her baby shower.

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity 

to help out in the planning.

My role was mostly to make the center pieces.

The shower was owl themed,

and I sure do love anything owls.

Roly Poly even had an owl birthday at the end of July

which I have yet to share.
I promise it will come eventually.

Anyway, here's a glimpse at the little projects that 

I put together for the shower.


For the centerpieces I wanted something a bit whimsical
like candy bouquets.


I purchased rock candy in pink and yellow, 
strawberry milk shake whoppers, lemon heads,
Giant pixie sticks to turn into pin wheels, 
and mini whirly pop lollipops.


Here is the result.

Each pinwheel was made from custom paper 

that my friend from Bella Artista 

designed specially for me.

I then hand sewed the pinwheels closed using

 vintage buttons for the centers.

I love how they look spread across the tables in the restaurant.

My aunt scattered pink and green swirly candy sticks 

and kisses on the tables, 

as well as confetti with the babies name.

In addition to all of this,

we placed paper straws in pink and yellow at each place setting.

You can see them in the photos above.

Each has its own mini pinwheel.

Here is a closer look.

I loved using these special straws in my drink.
I used tiny brads to hold the pinwheels together. 
Then I took the clear mini hair rubber bands 
and wrapped one twice around each straw.
I slipped each prong through one loop of the rubber band.


Buzz Lightyear liked them too.

The final project that I made was also part of my gift.
When Bella Artista created the invitations and the paper,
I also requested that she make a sign with the babies name.
It is RIDICULOUSLY cute!!!

I had it matted and framed.
We set it out at the shower and
decorated it with a mini-pinwheel garland from the matching paper.
I also laid a chain garland in front of it.

Okay, so that is all the fun stuff 
I got to gift to my cousin and her shower. 
It was such a blessing to work on this event.


Now, I want to show you some of the 
other lovelies that were there,
like the cupcakes and cake.

My cousins MIL made these. 
I loe when everything matches so perfectly.


So does Roly Poly who enjoyed the shower 
and the candy that I let him eat while there.

He can't wait for his new baby cousin to arrive.


Aren't baby showers so much fun,
especially when there are no games.


If you would like to check out this paper design 
or any other please visit my friend Melissa
from Bella Artista on Facebook and ETSY.