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sunnyplus3
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Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
Update- I was all set to make a diaper cake that looked like a truck I found on pinterest and then her sister told me she's doing cloth diapers!!
Now I'm at a total loss! What else can I make?
mom of MUCH older kids crashing here!
My cousin's wife is pregnant with their first. They are a very cool, fun couple, not traditional at all.
Her shower is coming up and I would love to make something(in addition to the registry gift I already bought) that will be fun but also useful or meaningful in someway.
I've been searching pinterest & i see some diaper cakes that are shaped like motorcycles but are diaper cakes played out? They aren't into motorcycles either.
What is a really AMAZING homemade shower gift? I'm pretty crafty so I'm ok with a challenge.
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BlessedMomma
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most unique homemade shower gift
I got a.gorgeous knitted blanket cardigan and headband. My dd is 15 months and i use the blanket.
My mil gave me her great grandmothers knitted bib and put it in a shadowbox for me
Someone bought a basket in the shape of a carriage and put all small stuff i registeted for like pacis, bibs, spoons, plates and then put 2 cute outfits on sticks on it. And a cute babys first teddy bear in the carriage. It was gorgeous all wrapped in celophane.
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| Posted 10/8/13 10:20 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
I think those diaper cakes are super cool. Not played out, she can dismantle it and use it.
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| Posted 10/8/13 10:35 PM |
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iBCraZ131
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
A friend of mine made a "basket of firsts". She included one of those first year frames that you could put a picture in each month , she collected bibs for each holiday that said "my first...." she also included a couple of outfits for Christmas, fathers day, and her first birthday. It was such a cute idea and she had obviously put a lot of thought into it!
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| Posted 10/9/13 5:40 AM |
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SweetPeaMomma
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
Posted by iBCraZ131
A friend of mine made a "basket of firsts". She included one of those first year frames that you could put a picture in each month , she collected bibs for each holiday that said "my first...." she also included a couple of outfits for Christmas, fathers day, and her first birthday. It was such a cute idea and she had obviously put a lot of thought into it!
Love this idea.
And I don't think diaper cakes are played out. My friend made me a beautiful one for my sprinkle & I was so happy to see it, they're so fun & functional, & great bc you can personalize it w sports stuff, the baby's room theme, etc. You don't have to make it a specific shape if it isn't something that makes sense for them. But I've seen some other cute ideas on Pinterest like a caterpillar that was adorable if you really like the idea of a shape other than a cake. Good luck!
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| Posted 10/9/13 8:58 AM |
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jams92
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
Posted by iBCraZ131
A friend of mine made a "basket of firsts". She included one of those first year frames that you could put a picture in each month , she collected bibs for each holiday that said "my first...." she also included a couple of outfits for Christmas, fathers day, and her first birthday. It was such a cute idea and she had obviously put a lot of thought into it!
i got this as a gift too and loved it!
in addition to the bibs and outfits, we got books - my first Christmas, my first thanksgiving etc
i also like diaper cakes and if you are crafty, a knit blanket, hat & bootie set is great
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LSP2005
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
I made a basket idea too. I got the bath tub, and put items into it that were useful for the first year. I also gave the snap and go with it.
Inside the tub I put:
desitin
tripple paste
a&d
buggy wipes
bumpkins bibs
hair care set
toothbrush set
sponge for the tub
my favorite book for newborns - baby love
zip up sleeper
swaddle sleeper thing
lanisoh
I think you can give more or less depending upon your budget.
I then spent a few minutes and made a video with the mom to be and explained everything. How to give a bath, how to change a diaper, how to swaddle, how to shush and help relieve gas. She seemed really appreciative of all of the info and the items.
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| Posted 10/9/13 9:06 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
Thank you for all of the replies. I'm going to keep searching pinterest for towel cakes that are unique.
I might be back with more questions
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| Posted 10/9/13 4:30 PM |
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starlitdragon
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most unique homemade shower gift
I made diaper babies for my friend's baby shower! You roll up the diapers in a cylinder shape, then use little wash cloths to "swaddle" them, add a sock on each baby head as a "hat" and either glue on little eyes or draw them yourself. I put them in a basket and added a bath towel to the mix. I thought they came out exceptionally cute
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| Posted 10/9/13 4:36 PM |
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allIwant
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
Not homemade but if you have time to collect I often do a clothes line of holiday bibs. Halloween, thanksgiving, 1st bday etc. always a hit
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| Posted 10/9/13 6:57 PM |
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ChristinaM128
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
For my friend's shower, we bought a make your own onesie kit from etsy. There were stencils, beautiful fabrics, and the iron-on paper. We just had to buy plain onesies. We made a bunch - animals, cupcakes, fruit, etc. The onesies came out adorable! We actually did it as a station where every guest could make, but it could also be a do-ahead sort of thing, and display via clothesline.
Eta link:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/151182975/diy-baby-shower-outfit-decorating-onezie?ref=listing-shop-header-0
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| Posted 10/9/13 8:42 PM |
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Puppy-Love
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
I saw diaper buggy once and it was adorable!!! Try looking for it on Pinterest! It was small but she did two of them and the. Attached pacifiers etc! Wish I could post pic from phone
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| Posted 10/10/13 12:44 AM |
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MarsB
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most unique homemade shower gift
One of my favorite shower gifts was actually for me and not LO. It was a basket with stuff I would need for the hospital and right after: robe, slippers, nursing tank, pjs, breast pads, maxi pads, granny panties, small toiletries for the hospital. It doesn't sound like a "fun" gift, but as a FTM I was ignorant as to what I would need and I was very thankful for that stuff.
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| Posted 10/10/13 12:25 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
For my friend's daughter's shower, I made 8 small diaper cakes to be used as the centerpieces.
The bottom tier were size 2 diapers, the top tier size 1. Toppers were jungle themed beanie babies.
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| Posted 10/10/13 12:59 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: most unique homemade shower gift
For my SIL, I made a topiary, and used washcloths, small bibs, socks, etc. It was really cute, and a huge hit. I'll see if I can find a pic to attach.
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| Posted 10/11/13 6:19 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
Bump for update and to see if anyone can post pics
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| Posted 11/2/13 8:36 PM |
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gina409
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
are they having a nb shoot done?
what about knit caps esp ones in regards to things they love,sports,shows etc
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
Here is a link to one of the onesie topiaries that somebody made. I used more stuff in mine, so it was fuller. But what's nice is that you can make it as big or small as you like.
Topiary
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| Posted 11/2/13 10:53 PM |
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NewMrs7312
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
I got a box of cupcakes- they were receiving blankets with a wash cloth. They were adorable! My mom's friend also made me a "cake" out of burp cloths, a blanket, onesies......I can get the how to from her if you want that!
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Mrs213
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Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
Best thing I got was my neighbor a bunch of gift cards for take out to local restaurants near us. That was awesome!!
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Domino
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
I knew I notebooked that topiary thread...!
(not that I have ever gotten around to doing it)
Topiary Thread
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
Posted by Domino
I knew I notebooked that topiary thread...!
(not that I have ever gotten around to doing it)
Topiary Thread
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Yes, this is the thread I was looking for. Mine looked more like this one! Thanks for posting this thread!
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| Posted 11/3/13 1:13 AM |
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StarsStripes
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
Posted by KellyFG
Update- I was all set to make a diaper cake that looked like a truck I found on pinterest and then her sister told me she's doing cloth diapers!!
Now I'm at a total loss! What else can I make?
mom of MUCH older kids crashing here!
My cousin's wife is pregnant with their first. They are a very cool, fun couple, not traditional at all.
Her shower is coming up and I would love to make something(in addition to the registry gift I already bought) that will be fun but also useful or meaningful in someway.
I've been searching pinterest & i see some diaper cakes that are shaped like motorcycles but are diaper cakes played out? They aren't into motorcycles either.
What is a really AMAZING homemade shower gift? I'm pretty crafty so I'm ok with a challenge.
You can make the cake out of washcloths, onsies, towels, receiving blankets etc.
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| Posted 11/3/13 8:39 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Updated question-most unique homemade shower gift
so pretty!!! Thanks for the pics! Now I've got to get to work!
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| Posted 11/3/13 10:28 AM |
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