Baby Shower Favors and Thank You Cards

Happy Thursday!!  About a year or so ago, I had an order for some baby shower favors and thank you cards.  I was given free reign to design whatever I thought would be cute - I just had to use the nursery theme - pink and leopard print.  The other challenge for me was that these all had to be shipped to Dallas, so I tried to be conscious of shipping charges, and also didn't want to make anything candy or food related for fear that it would melt or get damaged.

So, I came up with the idea to incorporate the "shower" theme by creating these faux cupcakes out of shower puffs!  I tried to find a template for the cupcake wrappers, but in the end, just ended up making my own.  I handmade each of these wrappers - I think there were about 25 total.  It took a long time, but they came out so perfect - AND were a huge hit at the shower!

 For the thank you cards, I used my cricut to cut a die of the mommy to be.  I lined the back with the leopard print paper, and layered it to pop it off the card.  Each card was hand stamped using a stamp from Stampin' Up (I think it may have come from a free hostess set that I got).

I packaged the cupcakes in cello bags, tied with ribbon, and a tag that read, "From Heidi's Shower to Yours".

Cute little set, right?  

 

Till tomorrow - tune in for my Friday I'm In Love favorites!  Also - don't forget about my Saturday Social Linky tomorrow night!  Please - tell your crafty friends about it!

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Baby Girl Scrapbook

Before I get started, I need to say that NATURE is out to GET ME!  As I was writing this post, I opened the front door to let the cat in, and a BIRD flew in the house!!!  I let out a blood curdling scream, and a "THERE'S A BIRD IN THE HOUSE - THERE'S A BIRD IN THE HOUSE"!!!  Hubby came running downstairs thinking there was an intruder.  He grabbed a towel and a box and went chasing after the bird.  It was flying from room to room, and I flew into the bathroom and locked myself in there!  Every time I peeked out, I saw Hubby running from room to room waving a towel - yelling for me to help - but I couldn't do it...and the bird would fly towards the door, and I would shut it as fast as I could.  Finally (after 15 minutes), hubby got smart and pinned the bird down under a tennis racket, scooped him up with the towel and set him free.  I am SUCH a chicken!!

OK - back to the post, sheesh - such excitement around here!!  So, awhile back I made a custom scrapbook for a baby girl, Zoe.  I wanted to go for more of a shabby chic look to go with the decor of the nursery.  I had a lot of fun with this, and added a lot of texture with tearing paper, velvet images, glitter, dry embossing and ink distressing.  The mom was so happy - and I was happy that she loved the custom gift!!

 Love this one - definitely one of my favorite projects ever!

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Beach Themed Baby Shower

A few weeks ago, I made a bunch of decor for a baby shower that a friend of mine was throwing.  I love anything beach themed, so this was right up my alley!  She wanted more of a cottage-y look something relaxed - not too stuffy.  I designed food labels, favors, bunting, tissue paper pom-poms, flower centerpieces, and pulled together the whole look with burlap table runners.  

Food Labels 

I made two versions of the favors, which were pink and white beach balls.  I topped them with bag toppers that read:  "She's Ready To Pop".

I forgot to bring my camera when I went to help set up for the shower (duh!), but my friend was awesome, and sent me the pictures she took.  

The bunting said "Congratulations" - I wish I would have taken a close-up before I brought it over there - it came out so cute!

 Hope you are having a fabulous Monday!!  

Saturday Social Features!

Thanks everyone for linking up this week!  I am trying to build up my party - please help me spread the word!  I added the "like" feature this week, thinking that it was a facebook like.  It was more of a voting like though - live and learn I guess.  I didn't have as many participants, so maybe that deterred people - who knows.   

In any case,  there were some great recipes linked up this week, ooey gooey goodness!!  The first was from Chef In Training.  Don't these S'mores Cookie Bars look amazing???  Yumm!!!

I also couldn't resist these Cheesecake Cookies from Eat Cake For Dinner!  Graham crackers, fresh lemon AND cheesecake!!  That's right up my alley!!  Super refreshing for summer!

Finally - how awesome is this Placemat Turned Clutch from WobiSobi??   The colors are so bright and cheerful - AND it only cost $4 to make!!  Anne has the full tutorial on her blog - you have to check it out!

Feel free to grab the featured button from my sidebar.

I also want to shout out another thank you to Jen at Tatertots and Jello for featuring my Placemat Turned Pillow!  What a great surprise!!  Have a great week everyone!!

Saturday Social - Week 3

It's that time again!!  Link Up for 

 Saturday Social!

Here's how it works:

Link to a Specific Post - not just your blog homepage (we want to be able to find your creation!). Share any handmade craft, home decor, or recipe you would like (just no Etsy shops or items for sale please).

Grab a button below, or have a link back to my blog…so everyone can join in the party!

Be social and visit some of your Linky Neighbors - mingling makes for a better party!!

 

 

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The party ends at noon on Sunday, and I will post my features Sunday night!!  

Happy Linking!