Crafts + Party Time!

On Friday I talked about all my crafting plans for Shelley's baby shower. Well the day of her shower finally arrived and my house was ready to celebrate the glowing momma!

Here are the glitter lanterns along with the drinks table! They were battery operated so they twinkled during the party.

We served a cranberry + lime punch, water, and hot chocolate to go along with our winter food themed menu. We had Bailey's, Vanilla Vodka or Rum if guest wanted to spice up their hot chocolate. Bailey's and hot chocolate, yummmmm.

Here is the mantle with my moss initial. I used a variety of silver candle holders, white tappered candles, votive candles, and magnolia leaves. Pretty simple but I was thrilled with the results. The moss initial added much needed texture and another shade of green. The color scheme for the party was blue, white, and silver so I stuck with blue, white, and grey onesies.

Momma-to-be with one of her friends.

I also made some white and silver tissue pom-poms. I learned a few pom-poms lessons haha

1. Do NOT use target brand tissue paper. Too thin.
2. Michael's tissue paper works perfectly.
3. Make sure you buy tissue paper that is all the same size. Cutting tissue paper down to size is not easy.

What crafting have you done for baby showers or bridal showers?

xoxo,

Southern Gal

Crafting for ESM

On Superbowl Sunday I co-hosted a baby shower at my house for a dear, sweet friend of mine. I was fortunate enough to meet her at the company where I work. Over time we became close friends and we've been there for each other through some crazy things! When Shelley married her husband, they eloped at a winery in the mountains. They were high school sweethearts that reconnected about 10 years later. I love their love story! I had the privilege of loaning her jewelry for her wedding day as well as helping her with all the last minute details for their intimate ceremony. (gah, I'm tearing up just typing all this)

Fast foward a couple years, Shelley and Brain are having a baby! On February 25th, ESM will grace us with his presences. We are all so excited to meet this little fella.

  When I found out Shelley was prego, I started planning the shower in my head! I mentioned a few on my crafting plans here. I spent the weekend prior to the shower crafting up a storm. I lucked out with beautiful weather to get all my projects done.

Blue glitter lanterns. My backyard is STILL covered in glitter lol

I used spray adhesive on the lanterns. I highly advise that this is not a project to do after a manicure. I had remnants of spray glue on my hands, nails, and arms for several days lol.

Moss initial in honor of ESM for the mantle decor. Note- ESM will go by his middle name, hence the S.

Check back tomorrow to see all the projects done and set up for the momma-to-be!

Goodnight Moon,

Southern Gal