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Drive-By Baby Shower Favors – Ideas to Thank Your Guests

September 4, 2020 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

Though the coronavirus has inflicted social distancing restrictions that prevent us from gathering in large groups, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate life’s most precious moments – think baby showers – with the same enthusiasm as pre-pandemic. When your friends plan a drive-by shower for you be prepared to thank attendees by giving them a special goodie bag because a party, even a drive-by one, is sad without party favors. Choose simple things that are handy to use in the car. These items aren’t expensive and look fabulous when you add your own custom stickers to the them.

Things to Include in a Drive-By Thank You Bag

1. Bottled Water with a Baby Shower Label Theme

Such a simple idea and yet so welcome when driving to work or running errands. Bottled water is something everyone can use. This water bottle label has a baby bunny and baby elephant in a car decorated with balloons. Choose from over 50 baby shower designs and customize the one you love best.

All of our water bottle labels are waterproof and come with a self-adhesive backing.

2. Breath Mint Tin with a Thank You Sticker

Another idea to include in your drive-by shower goodie bag is any kind of breath mints. Include a thank you message on the tin. The sticker on this mint tin is a 2-inch circle.

3. Hand Sanitizer with a Message

We’re all using hand sanitizer by the buckets during this crazy time so to include a personal-size hand sanitizer bottle with a custom sticker is another thoughtful favor idea. This one says, “Spread Love, Not Germs! Thanks for coming to the drive-by baby shower.” Personalize to complete the message. The perfect size is anywhere from 2 to 3 ounces and our 3 inch wide by 2 inch high sticker fits perfectly.

4. Something to Nibble On

Who doesn’t appreciate a little something to munch on when that mid-afternoon slump hits? Find adorable patterned snack bags at uniquoo.com. These are the perfect size to slip in something to crunch on like pretzels, nuts, or even homemade cookies. Find these snack bags with playful patterns including gold foil, in colors and designs that scream “party!”

Other ideas for things to munch on include macarons, licorice bites, and chocolate kisses.

Don’t let the pandemic put a damper on your drive-by celebrations. There are plenty of ways to customize party favors for your event and we’re here to help. Need assistance with finding a design for your party theme? Just ask. We’re on live chat Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time or email us at info at bottleyourbrand dot com.

Blue Flowers Baby Boy Shower Theme + Banner Idea

October 2, 2017 by Cindy Springer 2 Comments

I love babies and baby showers! Choosing the theme, the colors, the favors, and the food make me happy. If you’re like me it seems like there’s never enough time to get things together when hosting a party. So this post is about doable favor ideas that take very little time, but leave a big impression.

If you’re looking to host a baby boy shower, you’re in the right place. These three favors are easy to make at home, and once you receive your label order, will take only an hour or so to assemble. Start here to find all of the Baby Boy Blue sticker sizes and shapes. The water bottle on the left is from Trader Joe’s and is an 8 oz. bottle. The label on the water bottle is our 8 1/4 inch by 1 3/4 inch water bottle label. It overlaps about an inch in the back. The sparkling cider bottle is Martinelli’s mini bottle and is labeled with a 2 1/2 inch circle sticker. The popcorn box is filled with kettle corn and is labeled with a 2 1/2 inch circle sticker. I love the soft, blue, watercolor flowers that tie them all together. This template is set up to let you change the color of the stripes by using the Background Color Tool. If you choose white for the background then no stripes will appear at all!

Baby Shower Personalized Water Bottle Labels

She’s-Ready-to-Pop Sparkling Cider Labels

Small details like the silver straws and shimmery ribbon make a big impact when combined with a personalized sticker. I soaked the Martinelli’s label off in warm soapy water and dried the bottles thoroughly before putting on the new labels. Each bow for the neck of the bottle takes about 18 inches of ribbon. The spool of ribbon I used was 5/8 inch by 20 yards. That’s enough to do 40 bottles. Most showers aren’t that large so you should have enough ribbon for the bottles and for the banner idea I share later in the post.

She’s-Ready-to-Pop Kettle Corn Favors

I think giving guests a favor they can eat or drink is an improvement over a trinket that eventually ends up in the bottom of the junk drawer. The popcorn boxes with silver stripes are available online or in craft stores. The 5 1/2 inch tall size is perfect; large enough to hold a snack and small enough to be included in the table setting, or take home. Each box is wrapped with a cello bag 7 inches wide by 15 inches high which I found at a local paper store. I closed off each bag with silvery twist ties, 4 inches long, that come 100 to a pack for $3.

It’s a Boy Banner for a Baby Shower

In addition to the favors I made an “It’s A Boy” banner to hang on the wall. All of the materials used were found at Michael’s craft store.

“It’s A Boy” Banner Materials List

Banner triangles – They come in an easy tear away pack. There are several patterns in harmonious patterns inside each pack.
Silver letters – They are peel and stick. Press directly on the banner flags. No need for messy glue.
Ribbon – I used ribbon left over from the cider bottle bows. The ribbon is 3/4 inch wide.
Silver miniature clothespins – Use these to pin the flags to the ribbon. There are 30 clothespins in each package. This banner uses 20 pins.

There are other ways to string the banner besides using miniature clothespins. Use a hole punch to make a small hole in the corner of each flag and string the ribbon through each hole. It may take longer to thread the holes, but you will end up with a great looking banner. Instead of ribbon, baker’s twine works too! Baker’s twine comes in many colors and adds a nice touch to your banner. So don’t worry if you can’t find the mini clothes pins. There are many solutions to stringing banners.

Regardless of what favors you’re planning for your baby boy shower, I hope this helps you figure out that baby shower favors don’t have to be complicated to look amazing. If you need help with creating your favors please live chat with us Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time or email us at info at bottleyourbrand.com.

Eight Examples of Baby Shower Themes

August 26, 2014 by Cindy Springer 161 Comments

Baby Shower Theme Examples

What’s the difference between a good baby shower and a great baby shower? The theme! It’s the first element to choose before hosting a successful baby shower. Once you’ve chosen a theme it’s easy to make a plan of action and order the cake, send the invitations, figure out the favors and the decorations. So how do you select a theme? The first step is to ask the mom-to-be if she has a baby shower theme preference. She may want to use the theme she’s chosen for the nursery. If she doesn’t have any preferences, check out these baby shower themes. There’s sure to be one you’ll have fun with.

Tea Party Baby Shower

Hosting an afternoon tea for a baby shower is an elegant way to celebrate. Tea parties are a great excuse to get out the best table linens and silver. Beautiful flower bouquets on each table complete the mood. Serve tea with a buffet of petit fours, scones, fruit and scrumptious shortbread cookies. Every lady likes to be served like a princess and a tea party is just the thing to give the prospective mom an elegant afternoon celebration. Set the tables with your favorite china cups and saucers and include party favors with an elegant baby shower label like the one on the favor box in the photo below. Tea experts agree that you never serve a tea bag in the cup. Brew your tea in a teapot and pour for each guest.

She’s Ready to Pop Baby Shower

There are two popular variations on the Ready to Pop shower theme. Champagne or Popcorn. When you choose the Champagne theme, as pictured below, the “pop” of the cork is the sound your guests hear as they open these adorable, small bottles of Brut with a personalized sticker. Create a custom sticker using the colors you’ve chosen for the party decorations. The scrumptious macarons compliment the fizz and sweetness of the champagne.

The second “Ready to Pop” theme plays on the popcorn idea. Make an arrangement of cute popcorn boxes full of popcorn on your party table. Add a custom baby shower label and bow to make it look amazing. You’ll find these scalloped popcorn boxes at the local JoAnn Fabric and Craft supply. Use a hole punch to make two holes at the top of the box and thread 1/2 inch ribbon through the holes and tie a bow. Easy, inexpensive and fast.

Love You to the Moon and Back Baby Shower

This theme is based on the popular British author Sam McBratney’s book, “Guess How Much I Love You.” Make party favors like these small water bottle labels with the “Love You to the Moon and Back” design, Decorate a cake or cupcakes with fondant half-moons and hang glittery moons and stars above the party table.

Alphabet Baby Shower

The alphabet that everyone learns in the simple childhood song is another favorite baby shower theme. Colorful wooden baby blocks make delightful baby shower decorations. The water bottle labels on this 16.9 oz. bottle mirror the alphabet blocks and colors. Make alphabet petit fours or cookies to complete the theme. Suggest guests bring a favorite childhood book as a gift and write a special message to baby inside the cover.

Stork Baby Shower

A much beloved theme for baby showers is the classic stork delivering the bundle of joy. Wine labels and water bottle labels for baby boy and baby girl showers are easy to incorporate in the decorations. Personalize these labels for your mom-to-be.

Baby Buggy Shower Theme

Whether the shower is for a girl or boy, a baby buggy motif in masculine or feminine colors is a visual delight for everyone. Add personalized wine labels on bottles served to the guests, whether the drinks are non-alcohol like sparkling cider or sparkling water for the expectant mother or include alcohol for the those guests who are so inclined. A cake in the shape of a baby buggy is easy to make using two 9″ cake rounds cut to make the top and bottom of the buggy. Use Wilton’s Mini Springform 4 inch pan to make the buggy wheels.

Rubber Ducky Baby Shower

Ernie of Sesame Street sang “Rubber Ducky you’re the one…” How many times did you sing that as a child? Now you can host a baby shower featuring the popular bath tub icon. What better favor to include than water bottle labels with a rubber ducky pattern? There are many party stores selling Rubber Ducky plates, cups and napkins. We found our little ducks in a row at Toys R Us. The cupcakes pictured below are from iVillage and are actually made from marshmallows and donut holes. The orange beaks are made from orange fruit chews cut to shape. Pretty clever don’t you think?

Baby Onesie Shower

The baby onesie is the go to outfit for all tired moms suffering through endless changing and dressing of their newborn babies, so why not host a baby shower with a Onesie theme? Encourage guests to give a onesie in any size. Decorate with a onesie banner in baby girl or baby boy colors. This Onesie Banner was made for a baby boy with a grown up tie embellishment, but you can make one for a baby girl using the bow included in the template. The paper for this banner is Pebbles Scrapbook Paper in two patterns, Mamma’s Boy and Marine Dot. String a length of ribbon, yarn or bakers twine then pin the onesie cut-out to the banner with decorative clothes pins. Recollections ™ sells mini decorative clothespins in pastels and patterns.

FREE! We’ve included this downloadable Onesie Banner Pattern. This pattern makes a fabulous party banner. It’s easy to make using scrapbooking papers and colorful clothespins. Each onesie is aproximately 8.5 inches tall by five inches wide. We also offer a Baby Onesie sticker for water bottles and party favor bags and boxes. You can find versions for boy babies and girl babies on this page.

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There are so many wonderful themes to celebrate a new baby’s birth. These are just a few ideas to consider if you’re lucky enough to be planning a baby shower. If you need help making stickers for any of the items in the photos, feel free to email us at [email protected] We’re always happy to help.

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Pour Some Sugar!

September 17, 2013 by Jenny Walters Leave a Comment

Now that Fall is upon us, we’ve been brainstorming natural ways to revitalize our skin and keep it baby soft throughout the Winter season to come. Holidays will arrive in no time, and we’re always on the lookout for creative gift ideas as well.

Body scrubs are great for exfoliating skin and leaving it with a nice glow, but we tend to stay away from store bought scrubs with unrecognizable ingredients. Thankfully, sugar scrubs are incredibly easy to make at home with all natural ingredients that are typically already found in your pantry. Create this scrub for yourself and friends or throw a relaxing spa party with this DIY scrub recipe.

1 cup organic cane sugar
1/3 cup celtic sea salt
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
2-3 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon vitamin e
Lavender Essential Oil

Start with a recycled jar, and then add a little bit of the salt, sugar, coconut oil {one at a time to control the consistency} and then add the rest of the ingredients.

If you’re planning to use these as party favors or as gifts during the holiday season, consider ordering creative custom labels to decorate your cute scrub-filled jars. Nice packaging will make your scrubs look extra special and personalized. Get started started here, and let us know how it all turns out!

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Peachy Keen Jellybean!

March 20, 2012 by Jenny Walters 1 Comment

Easter is almost here and it always makes us think of bunnies, eggs, carrots, chocolate, and jellybeans! Jellybeans are known for being an Easter kind of candy, but they are really great for a celebration any time of year. With Easter and jellybeans on our minds, we started thinking of all the cute and creative ways to use jellybeans at parties and events – as decor, as favors and of course, as treats for the guests!

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We think the jellybean bar would make a great addition to a dessert table, and that the jellybean napkin rings are particularly clever! We’re also inspired to do a jellybean topiary for Easter and decorate some cupcakes as flowers with them. Do you love these sweet ideas as much as we do?