Posted by Joan on November 06, 2003 at 11:04:02:
In Reply to: Ideas for favors for a baby shower posted by Shannon on November 03, 2003 at 19:38:54:
: I am looking for creative and different ideas for a baby shower favor. The theme is Winnie the Pooh and the sex of the baby is unknown - so has to be for a girl or a boy. Thanks!!
Here is a photo of a diaper cake for the centerpiece, if you do not have directions for a diaper cake I can email you them, just use winnie the pooh things.
ok, I have tons of ideas and things saved for favors.
1. Candle
Take a votive candle and decoupage on a winnie the pooh small clipart, wrap in tulle, tie with ribbon and attach this poem:
Candle Favor Poems
Here's a candle for you to light,
Once the stork has made its flight.
With the flicker of the flame,
Say a prayer in the baby's name.
author unknown
A little candle for you to light,
Once the stork has made its flight.
The flame will glow to celebrate,
Baby _________'s arrival date.
author unknown
This is a gift for you today,
So when I'm born you'll light my way.
And when the happy day is here,
Burn this candle and spread good cheer.
author unknown
Here is a candle for you today,
To light when baby is here to stay.
When you light it's flickering flame,
Say a prayer in baby's name.
author unknown
Here is a candle for you to light
Once the stork has made her flight
The flame will glow to celebrate
Babys Name's arrival date
author unknown
Seed Packet
Make winnie the pooh seed packets with wildflower seeds in them and print the poem on the back.
Seed Packet/Flower Poems
A little plant in a pot,
please keep it in a sunny spot.
Give this plant your care, my dear,
A living reminder of someone near.
A beautiful baby bundled in layers,
please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for support and love,
As we welcome our gift from God above.
Here are some seeds and a little clay pot.
They are a lot like a baby believe it or not.
Both of them needing special care and love.
Fragile new lives sent from above.
Each time you see them be sure to remember,
every day is a gift and God is the sender.
Take your seeds home,
give lots of love to show,
and when ________ has her baby,
you can watch them all grow!
The Tiny Seed
Each day God sprinkles a million seeds
into his garden of life.
Some will land in weeds and clay,
but most in the soil of a loving husband and wife.
God will give the tiny seed
most of what it needs to grow
But the rest must come from the soil,
and the soil is us you know?
So if you are lucky enough to receive
a tiny seed from above,
Nurture it with kindness, faith, happiness and love
Then, not long before you know it
your seed will begin to sprout.
And a strong beautiful blossom
will soon find its way out!
written by Connie Fuller
A little seed for me to sow
A little earth to make it grow
A little hole, a little pat,
A little wish, and that is that.
Add some sun and then, a flower
And thanks to you for the lovely shower.
written by ~ monica ~
Please plant these seeds
And watch them bloom,
Just like Baby (last name)
Who will be here soon!
~ author unknown ~
Diaper Cake Poems
Diaper Cake Poems
Here is a cake made with love,
though I wouldn't call it yummy.
For the ingredients used go on the baby,
not inside your tummy.
Flour, sugar, milk, and eggs
will make a cake so sweet,
But diapers, booties, and baby socks
will make a handy treat.
Here is a cake for your special day,
Because the stork is own her way.
It's filled with lots of things for you,
On the outside, and inside too.
Place them in your diaper bag,
So all the necessities you will have.
For the big day soon will come,
When you can show off your little one!
Written by ~ Laura Kaye ~
Baby cakes are so much fun,
they're sure to delight a new mom.
Filled with things from A to Z,
So many things a baby needs.
Diapers, toys, powders, and pins,
Wonderful times will soon begin!
Written by ~ Laura Kaye ~
Here's a special gift I made just for you.
I didn't have to sew or even use glue.
It's filled with lots of things you see,
But most of all with love from me!
Written by ~ Laura Kaye ~
6 cloth diapers, you can wash every day
6 more diapers, you can throw away
Fold in 1 bib, in case baby should dribble
Add in 4 socks, to cover toes as they wiggle
Fold in 1 shirt (onesie), to keep in the heat
Bind with 4 pins, to keep the cake neat
Written by ~ Tami Enos ~
Take 2 cloth diapers, you can wash every day
Add 6 disposable diapers, you can throw away
Fold in 2 blankets, to keep baby cozy
Add in 4 socks, to cover their toesies
Add in 1 shirt, to keep in the heat
Fold in 1 bib, to make cake complete
Then bind with 4 pins, to keep the cake neat
Written by ~ Tami Enos ~
Here is a poem for album you cover with material for a gift and also some poems to put on the invites or on the back of the seed packet whatever you would like.
1st Album/Scrapbook Poem
This album is given with love today.
A new precious life is on the way.
Pictures are memories of days gone by.
Trust me, the days, weeks and years seem to fly.
Take lots of snap shots - one here and one there.
Your album is something your baby will share.
A child so sweet and so nice to hold.
Each page of your album a story is told.
Have fun with your album and make each picture last.
Remember your album will soon be your past.
written by Anna Dounelis
Thank you all for coming
to meet and welcome me
I'm glad I finally got to see
my new friends and family
I love all the things you brought
you all are very sweet
and I can hardly wait until
the next time that we meet
My mom is very lucky
to know each one of you
and now that I am in the world
I'm so very lucky, too!
I'm sorry I couldn't be here
but I'm not quite ready yet
I'm painting my eyes, hair and cheeks
and soon I'll be all set
I'm sending this little message
to convey to you this thought
The stork will soon have left me
to use the gifts you've brought
Thanks for the lovely welcome
you have given me today
And when you see the stork fly by
you'll know I've come to stay
Just give my Mommy time
to dress me up so dear
I thank you from my tiny heart
for the lovely gifts you share
Soon I'll be on my way home
to show you how much I care
author unknown
I'm sorry I can't be with you
but I'm very busy you see
painting my eyes, my cheeks, my hair
so Mommy will be proud of me
I'm sending this little message
to convey to you this thought
for the stork will soon have left me
with all the gifts you've brought
Be sure to come and see me
as soon as I get here
but please give Mommy time
to dress me ever so dear
author unknown
I'm really glad that you could come
And help surprise my mother
sit down, relax, enjoy yourselves
and chat with one another
Sorry I can't be with you
to join in Mommy's shower
But I'm very busy you see
I'm growing more each hour
Though I'm not there to thank you
for the lovely gifts you've brought
my family is grateful
we appreciate the thought
I'll be arriving shortly
and I'm as happy as can be
so, after I've been home awhile
please come and visit me
author unknown
I'd like to say, though I'm not here yet
thank you for the gifts I'll get
And thank you from my parents, too
for all the gifts in pink and blue
My closet was empty, my belongings were few
but that's all changed now, thanks to you!
author unknown
These are invite poems for the invitations, I used the book one for my grandbaby and she got so many nice books.Bring a Book
As (Mother-to-be's name) due date is coming near,
We're inviting friends and family dear.
To choose a favorite story or fairy tale
That you would like Baby ________ to hear.
Instead of a card, please let (mother-to-be's name)look,
At your special choice of a book,
and then to Baby _________ she will read
With all the love a newborn will need.
So with a personal touch, please choose a book
And in it then your name do put.
It need not cost more than a card
Just pick a favorite, it shouldn't be hard.
author unknown
Although cards are nice
They're read once or twice
Maybe three or four times at best
A book is a treasure
Forever and Forever
So instead of a card
To be put aside
Please give the little baby
A book with your name inside
It will be read to our little tyke
Before bed each night
And we will thank you
Forever and Forever!
~ submitted by Erin, Thanks! ~
A card is nice, its sentiment sweet,
But a book will keep baby on her feet.
For years to come, baby will read
Longing for stories will never be a need.
A shelf full of wisdom for all to give,
For baby to keep as long as she shall live.
Filling the shelf should not be hard,
If you would please sign a book instead of a card.
Old Mother Hubbard Poem
So (Mother's name) won't be Old Mother Hubbard
Let's help her stock her cupboard
Just ONE little thing
We'd like you to bring
Use the first letter of your name
And bring something the same
Mashed carrots would be nice
So would bananas or rice
Jars would be grand
Bring your own brand
No need to mask it
Just drop it in the basket!
For example: Alice - Applesauce
Betty - Bananas
Connie - Carrots
Bring Diapers
To add a little extra glee
and help the parents-to-be,
Please bring a little extra
from the heart.
An unwrapped pack of diapers (any size),
To give them a good start!
Well I have a ton more but this should get you to thinking of what you would like to do exactly. Joan