How to Make a Baby Shower Centerpiece

From LoveToKnow Baby

Just about anyone can learn how to make a baby shower centerpiece. While there are plenty of centerpieces to order online, why not spend some creative time making one?

Anyone can make an adorable baby shower centerpiece!

Decide on a Theme

Before you can get started, you may want to choose a baby shower theme. Once you've chosen a theme, you can look plan your centerpiece around it.

Your cake, decorations and favors can all be echoed throughout your centerpiece if you choose. Of course, there are also many centerpieces that will fit perfectly with any baby shower theme as well.

How to Make a Baby Shower Centerpiece

As you and your friends begin planning a baby shower, why not make it a festive affair? Gather your supplies together, and work as a team on the centerpiece. Some of your friends may have their own ideas on how to make a baby shower centerpiece. If not, we've got you covered!

Diaper Cakes

One of the simplest baby shower centerpieces is practical, too. Diaper cakes are always popular centerpieces. Check out the LoveToKnow Baby article on how to make a baby shower diaper cake. This centerpiece will make a great conversation piece and a useful gift, also!

Edible Fruit Bouquet Centerpiece

This is a yummy and beautiful centerpiece that will have people talking long after the shower is over! Fruits such as fresh pineapple, strawberries, cantaloupe, and grapes can be used. Click on these detailed instructions and create a wonderful centerpiece that will look and taste great at any baby shower.

Baby Sock Rose Centerpiece

Another practical yet adorable baby shower centerpiece is a sock rose centerpiece. You can choose pink socks for a baby girl, blue socks for a baby boy, white, green, lavender, and yellow pastels if the baby's gender is still a mystery. Here are the easy instructions.

Chocolate Centerpiece

Have you noticed how popular fondue fountains have become? You'll need to choose the foods you want to dip, such as pretzels, fruit, animal crackers, marshmallows, or biscotti. Be sure you have plenty of toothpicks on hand, so guests won't have to use their fingers!

If you want to steer away from traditional milk or dark chocolate, then you can use white chocolate instead. For instructions on how to make this baby shower centerpiece, click here.

Gift Baskets

Still looking for ideas on how to make a baby shower centerpiece? Why not fill a basket, clay pot, tin bucket or baby tub with lots of baby items? Then, add ribbons, balloons, confetti, bows, flowers, and small plastic baby toys to accessorize. You can also fill a large basket with baby shower supplies to give to the expectant mom when the shower is over.