Abby's Little Man Baby Shower

The shower was lovely - perfect weather, beautiful venue, delicious food and a wonderful group of ladies.  I can see why Abby is friends with each and every one of them.  My little Abby joined me for a weekend away and she was beyond thrilled to participate in such a 'grown up' event.

Guest of Honor: Abby

L-R: Sheila, Me, Abby, Abby Rose, Jessica Elizabeth, Jessica Lorraine

The 'mustache bouquets' were so much fun.  I ordered the milk and dark chocolate pops from a local cake and candy supply and then bagged and tied them up for the bouquet.  I followed Martha's simple how-to for the candy-filled vase here.

 

Who took the beautiful photos?  My beautiful sis-in-law.

I found the idea for the sign and gift tags here.

Party Prep, Baby Shower Edition

Getting ready for a baby shower to welcome a new nephew, due in February.  These were some of the many bow ties I made for the invitations.  Each bow tie is on a bobby pin (easier to mail than a hair clip or pin backing) and can be worn in the hair or on a button placket.  Which is your favorite?  I love the red with the white polka dots and the blue . . . and all of them lined up together.

In case anyone is interested in making some, I used this tutorial as a jumping off point, modifying to fit my project and my fussy ways (i.e. sealing all the cut ends to avoid fraying, using a single row of gathering stitches and machine stitching the center portion before sliding it onto the gathered bow).