The most entertaining part of holding a baby shower is deciding on the decorations and the general atmosphere that the venue will project. It takes some creativity to come up with suitable decorations that are both sophisticated and inexpensive.
How do you get started? The first step is to decide on the theme. The theme will be determining when it comes to decorations. The next consideration is the selection of the most appropriate color scheme.
Keep It Relevant to the Theme
Keeping decorations theme-related will make your task much easier. You will know what visuals to use and how to create a sense of cuteness, sophistication, elegance or casualty. The style and tone will all be determined by the theme.
Remember that overdoing any decorative item, even if it follows theme, is more likely to clutter the room. Follow this advice – less is more when it comes to decorations. Have one impressive, theme-relevant centerpiece and other supportive decorations that are less obtrusive.
Pick One Central Color for Consistency
Stylish decorations will blend in nicely with the overall atmosphere. Having something that stands out too sharply or needlessly grabs attention is more likely to spoil all of your efforts rather than impress guests.
Stick to the color scheme that you have chosen before getting started. Color consistency is of uttermost importance. You can have various types of decorations but if you manage to execute all pieces in the same nuances, you will achieve something stylish and classy.
Pick one main tone. Use that as the focal emphasis. Several complimentary shades can be used but refrain from introducing more than two or three additional colors.
A table centerpiece can be multi-colored but it will look much more elegant if all of the elements have matching tone.
Use Your Imagination
The key to good decorations is creativity. Otherwise, you risk falling into the trap of banality.
If you have a slightly unusual idea, go ahead and implement it. Being daring and different will help you create a party that will be remembered.
For example, you can schedule a professional photo-shoot for the mom-to-be. The main emphasis of the photographs will be pregnancy and motherhood. These pictures can do terrific job in terms of decorations.
Baby photos or cute baby clip art will be just as effective. Decorate the walls with quality baby pictures. Use clipart for candleholders and the table centerpieces.
Use the Traditional Items
If you fear that your originality attempts will result in a fiasco, you can simply stick to a traditional and well-accepted line of decorations.
The traditional items mostly used include flowers, balloons, banners and candles. You can either purchase these decorations or create some of them yourself. Floral arrangements are rather uncomplicated to create. The same applies to balloon arches and candles.
Traditional decorative items will always fit in. Remember to select the appropriate colors. If you want to use several types of decorations, make sure that they match each other. Decorate the entrance with balloons. Use flowers to decorate the tables and the buffet table. Getting everything appearing simultaneously will only add a needless degree of elaborateness.
Jamie Highland writes about various family and baby topics. To check out some DIY Baby Shower Ideas or some baby shower games, visit My Baby Shower Favors. If you want more articles, visit My Baby Shower Favors and click on the Contact Us link.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
How To Make A Unique Baby Carriage Centerpiece Out of Towels
A baby shower calls for sentimental and cute decorations. You have significant freedom when it comes to the selection of the centerpieces. In fact, you can create these yourself to make them even more effective.
Centerpieces use shapes and symbols associated to motherhood and taking care of a child. A baby carriage centerpiece is a suitable idea.
The centerpiece can be made of anything that the young mother will need and use. You can use diapers, bed sheets or towels. The making process is nearly identical for all of these items and you will produce something beautiful and practical at the same time.
Materials You Will Need
To make a towel baby carriage centerpiece, you will need certain materials. The basics include:
Four face towels of one color
Four face towels of another color
Two white bath towels (you have freedom in terms of color here, as well)
Ribbons that correspond in color to the towels
Pins or tape
Wire or one metal coat hanger
You can add other goodies to the centerpiece to make it even more useful. Baby lotion and other baby care products can be placed inside the carriage. Make sure you purchase in advance everything that you want to place inside the baby carriage centerpiece.
How to Make It?
The four face towels of each color will be used to create the wheels of the carriage. Fold one face towel in two, lengthwise. Fold it once again so that you get a thin stripe. Roll that and use the pins to secure it. Fold a towel of the other color in the same way. Roll it around the small wheel you made out of the first towel. You have your first colorful wheel ready.
Use one of the bath towels to make the base of the carriage. Fold so that you once again get a thin stripe. Roll together in the shape of an oval. Secure that.
To make the canopy, you will need wire. Bend it to form a semi-oval. Stick the two edges to the oval base. The edges should be placed at the outer side of the base. This wire will be used to support the baby carriage canopy.
Use the second white both towel and secure it around the entire length of the wire. Tuck it under the base. Get the wheels secured to the base. Your towel centerpiece baby carriage is ready.
You can naturally make it more elaborated and eye-catching. Use the ribbons to decorate the canopy and the base. You can also make roses out of paper or you can print and use baby shower clip art. To make the centerpiece useful, place various baby care products inside the carriage.
Use plastic wrapping to protect the baby carriage centerpiece from accumulating dust. Take it out and display your skills during the baby shower.
If you like the idea, you can also work on other crafty and beautiful baby shower centerpieces. The easiest one to make is a baby shower diaper cake. It resembles a bridal shower towel cake and gives you the chance to present the future mom with some of the supplies she will need during the first months of her baby’s life.
Jamie Highland writes about various family and baby topics. For more info or to check out carriage baby shower theme items or some baby shower gifts, visit My Baby Shower Favors. If you want more articles, visit our site and click on the Contact Us link.
Centerpieces use shapes and symbols associated to motherhood and taking care of a child. A baby carriage centerpiece is a suitable idea.
The centerpiece can be made of anything that the young mother will need and use. You can use diapers, bed sheets or towels. The making process is nearly identical for all of these items and you will produce something beautiful and practical at the same time.
Materials You Will Need
To make a towel baby carriage centerpiece, you will need certain materials. The basics include:
Four face towels of one color
Four face towels of another color
Two white bath towels (you have freedom in terms of color here, as well)
Ribbons that correspond in color to the towels
Pins or tape
Wire or one metal coat hanger
You can add other goodies to the centerpiece to make it even more useful. Baby lotion and other baby care products can be placed inside the carriage. Make sure you purchase in advance everything that you want to place inside the baby carriage centerpiece.
How to Make It?
The four face towels of each color will be used to create the wheels of the carriage. Fold one face towel in two, lengthwise. Fold it once again so that you get a thin stripe. Roll that and use the pins to secure it. Fold a towel of the other color in the same way. Roll it around the small wheel you made out of the first towel. You have your first colorful wheel ready.
Use one of the bath towels to make the base of the carriage. Fold so that you once again get a thin stripe. Roll together in the shape of an oval. Secure that.
To make the canopy, you will need wire. Bend it to form a semi-oval. Stick the two edges to the oval base. The edges should be placed at the outer side of the base. This wire will be used to support the baby carriage canopy.
Use the second white both towel and secure it around the entire length of the wire. Tuck it under the base. Get the wheels secured to the base. Your towel centerpiece baby carriage is ready.
You can naturally make it more elaborated and eye-catching. Use the ribbons to decorate the canopy and the base. You can also make roses out of paper or you can print and use baby shower clip art. To make the centerpiece useful, place various baby care products inside the carriage.
Use plastic wrapping to protect the baby carriage centerpiece from accumulating dust. Take it out and display your skills during the baby shower.
If you like the idea, you can also work on other crafty and beautiful baby shower centerpieces. The easiest one to make is a baby shower diaper cake. It resembles a bridal shower towel cake and gives you the chance to present the future mom with some of the supplies she will need during the first months of her baby’s life.
Jamie Highland writes about various family and baby topics. For more info or to check out carriage baby shower theme items or some baby shower gifts, visit My Baby Shower Favors. If you want more articles, visit our site and click on the Contact Us link.
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