I had the great honor last weekend of throwing a baby shower
for my friend Kristyn. And the theme? Monsters! Kristyn didn't want a set
theme for her baby boy’s room, so she has done an amazing job mixing monsters,
robots, owls, and other cute ideas into his new nursery. I decided to take
one and run with it! Take a look at the photos of her pretty party below.
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This was the start of my planning. I made the poster and went from there. Making up little monsters is so fun! |
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Little monster water bottles with different coordinating colored paper made these little bottles super cute. I drew out these monster circles on Adobe Illustrator, and made five different designs and changed colors. |
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Monsters everywhere! For favors, I made cookies from this Cowgirl Cookie recipe and put them in bags with ribbon and little thank you monsters. |
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I made this banner from some inexpensive, thin fabric I bought at JoAnn's (the table runners in the other photos are also made from this). |
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Food! Cake stands (thanks, Amanda!) were perfect for adding height to the table and displaying garlic parmesan pull-apart bread, veggie cups with dressing in the bottom, coffee cake, and petit fours. Thanks for the help with food and set-up Amanda, Cathy, Mandy, and Shauna! |
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I also added a couple signs to the food that wasn't self-explanatory (see under the garlic parmesan bread). And coordinating plasticware, napkins, and plates! |
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Counter space was used for drinks (that's a punch dispenser) and food overflow. |
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Look how excited the momma to be is! :) |
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Momma and Poppa to be |
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A few of the guests .. Ladies from our church small group!
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End of shower! Momma takes home the decorations! |