Baby Shower Centerpieces That Double As a Gift!

Here you will learn how to make and where totheme. They will provide a soft type of illumination to
purchase your baby shower centerpieces. As thethe event.
centerpiece is the focal point of the baby shower, it is- Go to a craft section or a craft store and purchase
very important for you to design or purchase the rightsmall pink and blue gemstones. You could place these
one.in votive holders, or small glass vases of different
You need to place them above eye level at the tablesizes. Add shredded tissue to the mix and you will
to keep from blocking the view of the and the guesthave another lovely baby shower centerpiece.
of honor from seeing each other at the table. There- You could get different glass figurines of a stork,
are many different types of centerpieces to chooseswan, castle, teddy bear, or whatever would fit with
from. One very popular type of centerpiece whichthe theme. Put them in a box filled with colored
doubles as your shower gift is a baby diaper cake.shredded paper and put the figurine on top. Any of
Once you have picked your theme you need to keepthese would be a great addition to your baby shower.
it featured around that theme. If making your own- Hang an umbrella from the ceiling filled with stuffed
baby shower centerpiece, many of the suppliesanimals. Or you could put flowers inside and add
needed will be available locally. However, going onlineballoons, dolls and/or ribbons.
will add to the variety of centerpieces you have to- Fill a bucket, bowl, or basket with candy, small stuffed
choose from.animals, or flowers.
Many centerpieces will be made with candles- If the baby shower is in the fall or winter. Use small
surrounding them. Such as floral centerpieces, usingpumpkins, headstones, or leaves of different colors.
fresh or artificial flowers. Fresh flowers will be morePumpkins could be made of tissue, or small figures of
economical if you choose flowers that are in season.pumpkins.
When choosing artificial flowers, you can go with silk,- Tropical Themes could use many different items to
chocolate flowers such as roses, plastic flowers, ormake your baby shower center piece. Pineapples, tiki
light-up roses.lights, small palm trees, hula dancer center piece, or a
- Use a wicker basket and fill it with baby items. Youflamingo.
could put a cloth diaper, diaper pins, baby bottles, bibs,- Nautical themes could use small boats, ships,
baby socks, pacifiers and other small baby items.sailboats, anchors, or a treasure chest.
Surround the basket with small candles or put a couple- Spring themes could include items such as hearts,
of helium balloons tied to the handle.leprechauns, or bunnies.
- If using a beach theme, use a beach bucket and- Western themes could use straw, cowboy hats,
place a flower arrangement inside, with candles aroundcowboy boots, western badges and rope.
the outside. Or put small tools for the beach inside theThese are just some ideas to choose from. Think
bucket.about them, mix and match, or add your own ideas to
- Fill a small goldfish bowl with water and fill it withmake centerpieces that perfectly match your theme.
floating candles and flower buds. Or you might evenYou and your guests and guest of honor will have a
add a goldfish to the water.fun day. They will be getting away from reality for a
- Use votive holders and candles that match yourshort time to rest and enjoy themselves.