Luke’s Library Baby Shower!

My mom and Granny hosted this adorable baby shower at my Granny’s church fellowship hall. Little did we know how perfect this theme would be, as my son is a true book worm! We used classic white table cloths as so many of the books had so much color. We also got a couple yards of fabric from Walmart in “Cat in the Hat” and “Winnie the Pooh” themes. They served as perfect table runners that my in-laws later turned into blankets for the grandchildren! We also found a lot of cute book quote signs that ended up being in my son’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go Nursery.” I love practical decor that can be used for more than just the party (that way it’s more worth the price of some things, and you end up saving money if you can really use them elsewhere!). All the party food was centered around books, as well. We played of titles to create an array of finger foods. We aren’t really “party game” people, so we just had a simple guessing station to win Hershey kisses and random plates stamped that gave the lucky guests a prize (mini loofa, soap, and hand sanitizer from bath and body works with a “from our shower to yours” card). Table centerpieces and decoration consisted of old family children’s books and the food and entrance tables had new books to add to Luke’s library! My mom also included a request on the invite to bring a book instead of a card. She had an adorable crate to hold the books when guests arrived, and it was a really cute way to start a baby book collection (and a much better $5 investment than a card!).

• What People Ate

  Vegetable Ranch Pizza, deviled eggs, ham and cheese sliders, fruit salad, and goldfish crackers.

• What People Drank

  Tea and Water with lemon.

• Desserts

  Cupcakes, cookies, and gummy worms.

• Party Favors

  Children’s Book Quote bookmarks.

• Activities / Games

  Guess how many Hershey kisses and random guest surprise shower favor.

• Tina and Betty

  Host

  My mom and grandmother. They busted their tales getting all this set up while I was super pregnant. I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work.

• Beau Coup

  Decorations

  Peter Rabbit decor.

  https://www.beau-coup.com/all/s/peter-rabbit?s

• LittleHopeCakesLLC

  Decorations

  Edible books toppers, Etsy page!

  “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” (https://www.etsy.com/listing/226675942/edible-book-toppersmini-book?ref=shop_home_feat_3)

• FreeSpiritCrafting

  Party Favors

  Children’s Book Quote Bookmarks.

  http://etsy.me/1NWKQU0