these gifts were created for my  bestest friend missy's baby shower held  yesterday. the baby bunch bouquet idea was originally sparked by bitt  when she posted a picture  of one on her blog. (what would i do without my blogging buddies?!) i was so happy to later find a video  which shows how to make them. 
they are adorable and fairly  easy to make. i couldn't find a plain pink  or white matching layette set so i used white onesies. 
when deciding what to put in  the pot above i emailed kristen from  kristen's raw and asked for  her help. she immediately responded with great ideas and recommended i check  out earth mama angel baby. i'm  so glad i did! they sell their toxin-free products at my local vitamin  shoppe, and i chose milkmaid   tea, angel  baby bottom balm, and new  mama bottom spray. (i really wanted to get her the booby  tubes but they were all out). missy likes tea so i also picked up  some yogi  mother to be, and in the back of the pot i added my favorite  earth- and animal-friendly soap, mrs. meyer's  geranium scented.
missy requested that her  guests bring their favorite childhood book  to start baby marlie's library. i brought one of my favorites, shel  silverstein's where the sidewalk ends. using scrapbook paper and  decorative hole punches, i made bookmarks for everyone to share a  message or inspirational quote for marlie to read as she grows. 
baby marlie  is expected may 13th. i'm so excited to be aunt kelli to another  precious baby girl! 
aww...so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteyou're very thoughtful...the bookmarks are such a beautiful thought!
my fave childhood book is the giving tree by shel silverstein...
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i love your baby bouquet!!! well done. thanks for the video link. since i didn't win ANY of the giveaways, i guess it was meant to be for me to make my own. thanks for the added inspiration!
ReplyDeletegreat gift ideas. keep us updated on your auntie status.
Love these pictures :) xx
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How sweet and so creative of you! You did awesome! I'm in AWE! These are great ideas for me when my SIL and niece (and whoever else) have their showers. Can't wait. And anything by Shel Silverstein is the best. My fave is The Giving Tree. :) And what a cute name: Marlie. And yay for May babies! And...I just wanted to say and again. ha ha!
ReplyDeleteThis is L♥vely. Very Inspiring Kelli.BRAVO!!
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Wow what a great gift!! I wish my family was more creative and thoughtful like you are! :)
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. My sister is preg w/ her 1st and her shower was this weekend but i couldnt go, we live 1500 miles apart and $ was too much to fly there. I wish to god i could have been there; this post really touched me. Thank you. Kelli, you are so giving, amazing. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the blog entry and I loved your gifts Kell. They are adorable and such a cute idea. Thanks for the best baby shower ever kell!
ReplyDeletePS. I was so skinny in that were jammin picture. Not anymore. Oh well. :)
thanks ladies!=)
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute. I would've loved to receive a gift like that at my baby shower. You're gonna be an excellent aunt!
ReplyDeleteYes Kelliann is amazing! She is beautiful and so thoughtful and talented. Kelli can find good in everyone and everything. We love her sooo much! PS..Yes I'm her proud mom. XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteawww thanksss, anony mommy! =)
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