 Homemade Baby Shower Favors
Homemade Baby Shower Favors
Baby showers used to be simple parties, but for some they are intricate, lavish events that can become quite
expensive. This makes it even more refreshing to go back to a simple affair with family and friends.
Homemade baby shower favors can enhance the appeal of a traditional baby shower as well. There are many
adorable ideas that are sure to please guests and be an enjoyable reminder of the party for the mother-to-be.
Make Your Own Gel Candles
One great idea for homemade baby shower favors is gel candles for the guests to take home. To make
these, purchase several jars of baby food. Remove the labels and wash out the food. Several craft stores sell
the materials to make gel candles in a variety of colors or color can be added to the gel. To get started, place
the metal holder of the wick into the clean baby food jar and hold the string out of the jar. Then, carefully
pour the gel into the jar and let the candle set. Once the gel has set, the wick can be trimmed and the jar can be
painted and embellished.
Cake Pops for Baby Showers
Another fun idea for homemade baby shower favors is to make cake pops. Cake pops are trendy and popular,
are easy and inexpensive to make, and there are several books and online recipes for how to make them. The basic
ingredients are cake, frosting and candy coating in whatever combinations of flavors you prefer to use. They can be
made in any color and decorated to match a theme. Once they are completed, they can be wrapped in colorful
cellophane and tied with ribbons for guests to take home and enjoy.
Baby Sock Rose Bouquets
Homemade baby shower favors for the mother-to-be are fun, too. A baby sock “rose” bouquet can provide
practicality as well as beauty, and they make a wonderful centerpiece during the party. To get one started, a
craft supply store can supply a vase, silk greenery, baby’s breath, silk leaves, floral wire, floral tape, wire
cutters, 6-8 pairs of baby socks and double sided sticky tape. Then simply roll each sock with the floral wire
in the center for the stem length, tie the end with floral tape and wrap them with the tape, attach the leaves and
arrange the “flowers” with the greenery.
Diaper Cakes
Another idea for mother-to-be homemade baby shower favors is a diaper cake. These also make beautiful
centerpieces during the party. This collection of diapers can be cloth or disposable and they are rolled
together and stacked to form a layer cake. A box of 60 diapers, ribbon, rubber bands, an 8 oz baby bottle or
bottle of baby lotion, a 4 oz baby bottle, a cake platter and cake decorations will be needed.Roll the diapers up,
wrap them around the lotion bottle and the baby bottle, and once the circle reaches the right size, tie the cake up
with a ribbon for an adorable gift.
Homemade baby shower favors are the perfect idea to keep a baby shower under budget while still providing a
unique touch that will be appreciated by everyone who attends the party. Choose from gifts for the guests or gifts
for the mother-to-be and use these favors to help decorate the party. They can be made to match a theme or
they can be designed for their fun practicality.
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