Submitted by: Jeffery Sims
Throwing a baby shower is a lot of work especially when you are not necessarily the crafty type. Below are 7 easy to do ideas that can make you look like you are a craft wizard even though you dont have to have any special skills in order to complete any of these 7 ideas.
Idea #1 – Bow Tie Napkins
The wow tie napkins take 5 minutes to do and make each of your utensil bundles look so cute. To create the bow tie napkin sets you need the following items.
Items Needed:
Knife
Spoon
Fork
Napkin
Ribbon
Step 1 Stack your utensils by taking the knife then putting the fork on top followed by the spook on top of the fork.
Step 2 Place the napkin over the utensils and pinch napkin in the center leaving both ends flared out.
Step 3 Wrap the ribbon around the center of the napkin and the utensils and tap it tightly with double-sided tape.
Step 4 Pull the corners of each napkin to shape into the perfect bow tie.
Idea #2 Diaper Baby Shower Favors
Every good party ends with a small favor to thank the guests for attending. A baby shower is no different. To create the diaper baby shower favors you will need the following items.
Items Needed:
5×5 square piece of cloth.
cup of the candy of your choice.
Sandwich Bag
Safety Pin
Step 1 Cut the sandwich bag in half by cutting from bottom corner to the top corner.
Step 2 Fill the corner of the sandwich bag with candy.
Step 3 Seal the top of the sandwich bag by twisting the bag and then taping it in order for the bag to stay closed.
Step 4 Fold in 5×5 cloth into a triangle.
Step 5 Put the bag with the candy in the center of the triangle.
Step 6 Pull the center up and the sides of the cloth in around the candy meeting in the center, then secure with a small safety pin.
Idea #3 – Life Saver Binkies
A very cute treat that you can add to your treat table is are binkies made from 2 lifesavers and a jellybean.
Items Needed:
Life Savers
Jelly Beans
White Frosting
Ribbon
Step 1 Tie a bow around one of the lifesavers.
Step 2 Place large dot of frosting on top of the knot of the bow and place 2nd lifesaver on top.
Step 3 Place jellybean inside of 2nd lifesaver. Make sure there is enough frosting to hold jellybean securely.
Idea #4 – Water Bottle Wraps
Taking your water bottle to the next level is super easy and very cheap.
Items Needed:
Water Bottles
Printer
Scissors
Double Sided Tape
Step 1 Do a search for free baby shower water bottle printables.
Step 2 Print out as many water bottle labels as you need.
Step 3 Remove water bottle labels from the water bottles.
Step 4 – Wrap new labels around the bottles and secure in place with double-sided tape.
Each of these 4 ideas are quick and easy to do and the great part about them is that you don’t have to be a craft expert or have any special skills.
About the Author: Jeffery is a stationery designer with over 10 years experience designing baby shower invitations. Visit
basicinvite.com/baby/baby-shower-invitations.html
to view over 100 different designs from traditional to folded cards.
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