Its fun to go looking for baby shower decorations and gifts. It blows the mind to think of all the available table decor, party favors and similar items you can find for a baby shower. However, in the end, isnt it better to make most of those things yourself? After all, when you create the items you not only save money but you get to have exactly what you want rather than settling for what you can find at the store. And, when you make things yourself no one else ever has any decor exactly like yours! Thats the case when you create a unique centerpiece that not only decorates the table but offers your guests a nice treat as they depart.
Start with a piece of Styrofoam to make the centerpiece. The centerpiece can be as large or as small as you want so long as there is enough room on it to hold treats for all your guests. After determining how many people will be at the shower you can then decide on how large you need the Styrofoam to be. Choose a piece that is two to three inches deep, though, to make sure its sturdy enough to hold the treats.
In addition to the Styrofoam you will need some wooden skewers. Cut the pointed ends off the skewers to use them for the project. Cut each skewer in half and make sure you have a half-skewer for each person who will be attending. Use a skewer to poke holes in the Styrofoam. Poke one hole for each person who will receive a treat cup. Space the holes evenly apart across the Styrofoam making several rows, if needed. The treat cups will actually be paper cones. You can purchase ordinary white cones at an automotive parts store or you can make the cones yourself. If you purchase the white ones you can decorate them in many different ways. Use colored tape to make the striped, make polka dots all over them with paints, or just wrap each cone with a piece of lace. Cones can also be wrapped in baby-theme gift wrap, pink or blue tissue paper, or can just be left as-is with a pink or blue bow tied around each one. If youre making the cones yourself you can use most any type of decorative paper. Twist the paper into the cone shape and trim around the top, if needed. No matter what type of cone youre using cut a tiny piece of the pointed end. This will make a hole in the bottom so the skewers can hold the cone treat cups. The hole you make should be just large enough for insertion of the stick but not so large that the candies or other treats can fall out. Now, back to the slab of Styrofoam. There are several different techniques you can use to create the look you want for the Styrofoam. Paint it, but if you do, check the label to see if the paint is compatible with Styrofoam. Another way to decorate the Styrofoam is to use shredded paper. Colored paper which has been shredded is available at any craft store. Use foil types or just decorative shredded paper. Glue it all over the top and sides of the Styrofoam. Still another way to give a baby shower theme to the Styrofoam is to glue cotton balls all over the Styrofoam. Make sure you do not cover the holes that you made with the skewer. After the top and sides of the Styrofoam are covered glue the sticks into the holes. Glue one stick in each hole then slide a cone over the top of each skewer. Fill the cones with candies or other goodies to complete the project. Set the finished centerpiece on the table. You can advise your guests to take a cone on their way out the door or you can make a small sign that says "Take One". The sign can be a simple cardboard piece, folded in half, with stickers to spell out the words. You can further embellish the centerpiece by placing baby rattles, teething rings, booties and other tiny items, here and there, in the shredded paper thats glued to the Styrofoam. The new mom can keep the toys after the party. Shell have the time of her life at the baby shower and your guests will be especially impressed with the centerpiece and the goodies. Its a unique way to decorate at the same time you thank your guests with a little treat.
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