My Baby Shower Decoration
For my sisters baby shower we did a light blue gingham theme.
How I Did It:
She was decorating the baby's nursery in light blue gingham and eyelet and was going to make the curtains and bedding her self. We decorated the food table with white eyelet that hung to the floor and then covered all of the tables in blue gingham that we had cut into table cloths and hemmed. The tables looked cute and she had the fabric she needed to make the items she wanted to also. The gifts were placed in the antique crib she was going to use that was made up with a white bedding set borrowed from a friend. For an activity, we had a neighbor cut and sand blocks from 2x2 stock lumber. We primed them with different non toxic pastel paints and then set out paint markers. The guests each decorated one for the baby and then signed one side. These all were sealed after the party and went into a wooden box the neighbor had made. He was delighted to help and was happy to give his gift of his labor when he wanted to do something special for the family. The shower was given after the baby was born so for favors, a block was given to each person. Two sides were white, two light blue, and two painted in white and light blue stripes to make a gingham pattern. On one white side was the baby's name, the other side his birthday. The blue sides had his weight and height. The tables were decorated with light blue and white balloons attached to blocks that had a hole drilled through the corner for the curling ribbon to be tied to and the food table was decorated with pitchers of daises. The mother had a special seat in a rocking chair that her mother had used for her.
Tips and Tricks
- This could also be done on just a plain block and then have the desired items written on, or a hand and foot print, or other baby items added.
- A permanent, small point, black "Sharpie" works well for this and also signing the blocks.
