The Big Reveal: Baby Shower Craft

So, a while ago I hinted that I had a secret project that I was working on. I can finally share it with you! I was working on a shower gift for my friend Kathleen and her arriving baby Amelia. I used this tutorial for the instructions and here are the results:

A diaper changing mat and wipes holder all in one.









I also made a burp cloth with coordinating fabric, but forgot to take a picture of it.



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Tea Party

Last saturday my oldest and best friends threw me a tea party shower! It was such a fun theme and everyone wore their fanciest hats, which admittedly I was a bit nervous about because I didn't think I would find the perfect hat, but I did!






Mom and I found the most fabulous vintage hats at one of my favorite places, Fleu De Coup, and check out Grammy's hat! She put Matilda's gift outfit on her hat!! I loved it.



Here are pictures of the tea bar. They had all different flavors of loose tea, a variety of creams and sweeteners, and the favors were the tea cups + tea ball + a bag of your favorite tea. It was beautiful!





Here are pictures of the amazing food! Grammy said it was the most beautiful food she'd ever seen and I agree. I think catering could be a fall back plan!Everything about the shower was incredibly special. I had spent the evening with the hostesses (Jessie, Jessica, and Keely) the night before and could not believe all of the work they had done! Everything from the food to the party favors was spectacular! I have very talented friends.


Marshmallow creme and chocolate peanut butter on sesame cracker
A favorite...mini funfetti cupcakes!
baby feet cucumber sandwhiches
chocolate dipped fruit with coconut sprinkles

mock sushi...mmmm
pita with cherry tomatoes and hummus
sundried tomatoes, pesto, tofu on cracker
Filo pastry with chocolate mousse and mixed fruit

They also sat up a "onesie stations" where the guests all decorated one for Matilda. They are such treasures!





It was a shower full of favorite people. I received the dearest gifts and got to spend time with old friends, especially Becky who I haven't seen in years! It was perfect. Thank you to everyone who came and for all my sweet hostesses did! I love you!


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My green-themed shower

Yesterday I had my first baby shower. It was a green-themed shower at my dear friend Emily's house. It was given by Emily and Jodi:



It was a perfect afternoon with beautiful flowers and friends and lots of wonderful memories. Emily and Jodi had the best ideas, they are so creative:



Emily made the adorable puppets and used baby jars covered in pink paper to hold the flowers which doubled as party favors!





A birdhouse full of wisdom from all the guests, written on paper made from recycled coffee filters...so sweet!

The food was incredible...chicken salad, green bean casserole, fruit, and my favorite crisp made by Jodi.









The lovely ladies sitting on Emily's lovely porch.



Look at my beautiful presents. The gift wrappings were even "green." The presents were wrapped in old newspapers, food jar wrappings, and just simply boxes with no wrapping paper.

Jordan came with a bundle of adorable fattycakes gifts. They were a huge hit!





I received the sweetest, most thoughtful gifts. From organic onesies to a diaper pail full of all my cloth diapering needs from my Mama. I was given the most beautiful clothes, toys, bottles, baby care items, all environmentally friendly!!! One of the most touching moments was when I opened my gift from several of my co-workers past and present, of a newborn photo session with Katy's Mama, Kerry Halasz. She takes beautiful pictures and I couldn't believe that they had done that!









Lucy remembered my post on Lou and Lee, how cute will Matilda be???



Bebe, Aunt Rachel, and me





sweet friends

Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a special day for me, and thank you especially to Emily and Jodi.

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