Golden Book Baby Shower

You know what is hard for a party planner? Having someone else plan a party for you. Handing over the reigns can be very challenging, but so rewarding.  When I was pregnant with Little B I had already thrown 2 beautiful baby showers for my best friend.  I was tickled pink that she wanted to return the favor.  Because the gender of Little B was a surprise a gender neutral shower was a little more challenging. I gave her a few links to ideas that I liked and then stepped back and was surprised when I walked in that afternoon.

I am pleased to present my Golden Books Gender Neutral Baby Shower!!


          
 

Inspiration and printed party supplies from Aesthetic Nest

Boo Bash - a Recap

Our Boo Bash was fantastic.  We had 22 kids plus parents attend and the party was rocking!
As guests entered I took their picture at the Photo area we had set up.

Then they were directed around back for some beverages and food inside.

  

After most of the guests arrived we started playing games with the kids

Pin the Nose on Jack (o' Lantern)

        
Cupcake/Treat Walk:

Spider Web Bulls Eye

Ring Around The Pumpkin

Bobbing For Apples:

The Candy Bar was a huge hit.  To keep it organized we divided the kids by age and let them “Trick or Treat” at the candy bar.

 

 

And some close up’s from the cupcake & treat table:

I loved how our candy corn tissue poms came out:

and the Ghost lanterns

The party was such a hit and I know the guests enjoyed themselves!

Very Adorable Baby Shower

This Saturday afternoon I attended a baby shower for a friend at church.  The ladies that put the shower together did a GREAT job putting together a “Very Hungry Caterpillar” baby shower for the mom to be.  I don’t have any pictures from the actual party, so I decided to put together an inspiration board based on the ideas the ladies used at the event and some extras I thought would be fun to incorporate.
 
sources:
Food Display Signs
Table Decorations/Centerpieces
Lollipop Favor
caterpillar quilt
Fruit and Cheese Snack
Spinach Dip
Mini Cherry Cheesecake Tarts
Cake
Lantern Caterpillar
Diaper Cake

DIY: Record Bowls

These were so simple to make and I really had to control myself to not make more then I needed. I took some pictures of the process and put together a quick tutorial.

First preheat the oven to 200.
Place an oven safe bowl (I used a metal bowl) upside down on top of a cookie sheet.


Place the record on top of the bowl and put in the oven. It doesn't take long for the record to heat up and begin to droop.

At this point it is a matter of preference and how you want your bowl to look. You can pull it out, shape, put it back in and shape some more. I used an oven mitt to create my folds. If you don't like how it is forming, just stick it back in the oven and let it heat up again. You can make your changes over and over till you are happy with the shape. It cools rather quickly once removed from the oven.

I liked how my scalloped edges came out and it wasn't hard to make at all. Give it a try!

Over the next few weeks I will be making more for a special ladies 25th Birthday concert at our house. I think they will fit the scene perfectly and will hold some snacks for the occasion.