Baby Shower Corsage

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A baby shower corsage is a special tradition to honor the mother-to-be. Shower hostesses provide a corsage for the mother-to-be to wear at the event. Today, corsage styles range from traditional floral arrangements to whimsical works of art that may also include small baby gifts. Find out about the different types of baby shower corsages, how to make one and where to buy them.

Corsage Ideas for Baby Showers

When you are figuring out what type of corsage to get for a baby shower, there are many options. The one you choose will depend upon factors such as the formality of the shower and the personality of the mother-to-be. If you are into crafts, you may decide to make the corsage, which can give you many more creative options for an original corsage.

The corsage can be one that pins on or one that slides on the wrist. Some expectant mothers may prefer a pin corsage if their wrists are swollen and because it leaves their hands free to open gifts with ease. Pin corsage designs can also be larger than a wrist version because you don't have to worry about parts of the corsage getting in the way. However, the wrist corsage may work well for other designs, such as a plush angel toy corsage that hugs the wrist.

You can also give small lily corsages to the baby shower guests. Lily corsages generally feature an arrangement of white lilies and baby's breath. When the guests receive lily corsages, the expectant mother usually gets a larger version, often featuring roses and lilies.

Baby Shower Corsage Styles

Types of corsages for baby showers include:

  • Traditional floral corsages that often contain flowers such as roses, lilies, baby's breath, carnations or orchids.
  • Baby sock corsages
  • Pacifier corsages
  • Corsages mixed with multiple small baby gifts such as socks, pacifiers, rattles, baby barrettes or baby mittens
  • Corsage made with baby hair accessories - ribbons, a small hat, hair ties, head bands and barrettes
  • Small plush toy corsage arrangements
  • Diaper wipes novelty corsage

How to Make a Corsage for Baby Showers

You can make a cute corsage for the baby shower, even if you are new to crafts. Here are instructions for a simple baby sock corsage.Baby Sock Toy Corsage

Materials necessary for a baby sock toy corsage:

  • Four pairs of baby socks to create eight roses (Some people prefer three pairs of socks to make six roses.)
  • Two kinds of narrow ribbon
  • Small silk roses
  • Silk baby's breaths
  • Silk ferns
  • Miniature baby theme charms
  • One miniature plush toy
  • Two tulle circles
  • Florist wire
  • Florist tape
  • Hot glue and hot glue gun
  • Double-sided tape
  • Pin for corsage (A corsage pin or a diaper pin)

Directions:

  1. Lay the sock flat, with the toe pointing towards you. Tightly roll the sock, beginning at the toe and toward the heel. As you roll it, let the top (toe area) of the sock overlap so that it creates a rose pattern.
  2. Fasten the sock together at the heel with double-stick tape to hold the shape.
  3. Pull the bottom or cuff area of the sock up towards the rose-shaped top to create the outer rose floral shape.
  4. Create the rest of your sock roses following the first three steps.
  5. Cut a short piece of florist wire. Insert florist wire into the center of the sock roses and carefully wrap the wire around the sock until secure. Repeat for all sock roses.
  6. Wrap florist tape around each stem.
  7. Attach florist wire to the silk roses, ferns, baby's breath, miniature baby theme charms and miniature plush toy.
  8. Arrange all items in layers on the tulle circle. Before attaching items, place them on the tulle to figure out your design. Then begin attaching the flowers and decorations in layers. For example, place pieces of fern, baby's breath, a silk rose and a sock rose together for the first layer. Use florist tape to attach all of the wires to hold the items in place.
  9. After you have the basic corsage formation, add any extra silk flowers for filler by inserting the wire and using florist tape. Tape the base if any wire is left uncovered.
  10. Tie two different color ribbons around the base of the corsage. Use a little hot glue to secure the ribbon to the base and also to secure where the ribbon knots. Curl the ribbon, if desired.
  11. Tie the miniature plush toy decoration to the base of the corsage with the florist wire, in front of the ribbon bow. Add tape, if needed for extra hold. The corsage is now ready.

Where to Buy Unique Premade Corsages

You can also buy a premade baby theme corsage at the florist or a baby specialty store. The Internet also has some unique premade corsage options for baby showers.

The following websites sells premade baby theme corsages:

  • Baby Shower Stuff: The Baby Shower Stuff site sells a corsage that features a plush doll rattle that pins on.
  • Tiny Tots Collectibles: The Tiny Tots Collectibles site sells multiple toy corsages, baby sock corsages and one with a plush teddy bear.
  • Bama Babies and Birthdays: The Bama Babies and Birthdays site offers diaper pin corsages, baby sock corsages, baby rattle corsages and a selection of baby boutonnieres for expectant dads.
  • For Moms and Kids: The For Moms and Kids site provides a selection of elegant corsages with delicate baby sock arrangements, a jungle animals theme and a cute baby plush corsage arrangement.

Consider giving the gift of a baby shower corsage to the mother-to-be. It is a special tradition for baby showers and a keepsake that the expectant mother will treasure for years to come.