Thursday, April 15

Baby Shower: Owls & Books, Part IV

And the final baby shower photos...

I was inspired by How Does She's Napkin Dress.  To continue the owl motif, I made little stickers to dress up the cups.


The menu included spice cake cupcakes with book cupcake toppers, chocolate fudge owl cupcakes (inspired by Hello Cupcake), red velvet cakeballs (inspired by Bakerella) as well as the more savory antipasti platter, three-quarter dip, and bruschetta.


To see the other ideas, check out the invitations, the games, and the decorations.

Check back tomorrow for free printables.




This party has been featured on:
One Pretty Thing:  Baby Shower Round-Up

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40 comments:

  1. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansApril 15, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    SUPER CUTE! I love everything! Wondeful job! :)

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  2. Cotton KiwiApril 16, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Just amazing! What an incredible amount of work. I LOVE absolutely everything!! I know who to ask when my kids' birthdays come around! :o)

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  3. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 16, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    The little napkin dresses are soooo stinkin cute...thanks for giving me this COOL idea! Hope you have a FUN weekend:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

    I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!

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  4. CJ {Pink Tea}April 16, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Fawnda and Linda... Thank you for the kind words.

    Cotton Kiwi... absolutely. I'm starting to work on my daughter's birthday party. It's 2 months away, but I have learned from this one that I have to start earlier.

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  5. HelbyApril 16, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    That's a lot of chocolate *drool*
    Those owls are adorable!

    Happy New Friend Friday!

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  6. Pati @ A Crafty EscapeApril 16, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Love it all but those napkins are sooooooo adorable! You did a fantastic job.

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  7. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Yummy! I'm your newest follower from New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative. I love you blog. Can't wait to read more.

    -K
    http://mypottyseat.blogspot.com/

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  8. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingApril 18, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    What an adorable theme! Love the owl cupcakes and little book cupcake toppers - super cute! Stop by the Sunday Showcase party if you get a chance. The details here are incredible - fabulous job!

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  9. KaysiApril 19, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Those are super cute! Wow you went all out

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  10. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingApril 20, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up to the Sunday Showcase Party! You did a fabulous job putting everything together! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you enjoy your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  11. DaveApril 20, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Love it!! so cute! The little book cupcake toppers are my favorite part!

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  12. avisiontorememberApril 20, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I love it! I have a link party on saturdays that I would love for you to join
    www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

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  13. Susan @ Oh My! CreativeApril 22, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    This is so cute. You did a great job!

    Share your party at my web site - www.crashthisparty.com

    Susan
    http://entertainexchange.blogspot.com/

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  14. MelissaApril 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    The owl cupcakes are ultra adorable...:)

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  15. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    terrific job on your party ideas and I want to tell you I am doing a huge party post this week as it's my birthday and I am celebrating all the party blogs I love I will include you with your permission.
    come check out my giveaways for my birthday
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  16. Amy @ Positively SplendidMay 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    The little book cupcake toppers are beyond adorable! What a great idea!

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  17. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMay 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    WOW is all I can say!! The owls are so sitnkin cute!! I am doing a baby shower whip up, and this will be there for sure! Thanks for linking up to Baby Week at Oopsey Daisy!! You're amazing!
    ~Alison

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  18. UnknownMay 24, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    found you from ohdeeoh - love the shower idea! The cupcake toppers are so adorable! Glad to see the focus on building a library for the child!

    hugs! Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

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  19. Brittany SchwaigertMay 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I LOVE those cupcake picks! My goodness that is so creative!

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  20. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    i have to know, what is three quarter dip?

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  21. CJ {Pink Tea}May 25, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    I think it is also called French Quarter Dip. It is cream cheese, minced onion, and minced garlic. It is spread out and covered with a brown sugar, butter, worcestershire, mustard, and pecan mixture. Just serve with crackers.

    I was first introduced to it by a friend's mother, and I absolutely love it.

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  22. loveslipglossJune 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I have to know did you make the book cupcake toppers or buy them? If bought from where? they are AMAZING!

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  23. CJ {Pink Tea}June 9, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Thank you so much for the compliment. I made them just using images from books and MS Word.

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  24. Aimee LarsenAugust 11, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    I love this! I'm linking up to you now. http://onthelap.blogspot.com/2010/08/books-for-baby-baby-shower-or-anytime.html
    My blog is dedicated to promoting early literacy. What a better way to promote early literacy than this. I love it. Stop by sometime...I'm sending readers your way.
    Graciously,
    Aimee

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  25. ~ NoelleSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    that looks like a great shower!
    wow!
    creative!!!!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Can you please give me instructions on how to create the book toppers? I really want to do this theme for a good friend and the cup cake toppers are what have been driving me CRAZY!!! Thank you- brerose25@yahoo.com

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  27. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Can you provide instructions on how to make the book toppers? Those are adorable!!

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  28. storimOctober 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cupcake toppers. I am currently planning my sister's baby shower and the theme is childern's book. I would love some insight on how you made these toppers. Can you please e-mail me at laurenstorim@gmail.com

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  29. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Will you please explain how you made the book cupcake toppers? My son's birthday is Friday and his preschool class is going to the library, so he wants to have book cupcakes. I showed him the picture of them, and he loves them! Now I just need to know how to do it! Would you please e-mail me at jesseezgirl02@yahoo.com

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Any way that I could get instructions on you made the book cupcake toppers? I've seen others on other pages, but yours are by far the cutest. I am hosting a book themed baby shower in a couple of weeks. Please let me know how you did these. Thanks! You can e-mail me at dannawhatley@gmail.com

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  31. ChrisWatzFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Would love info on the book cupcake toppers. Love them!!! poeticgrandma@gmail.com thank you :)

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  32. AmandaApril 22, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Amazing job! I would also love to make the book toppers for a shower I am throwing this upcoming weekend. Can you please send me instructions and or advice! Thanks! - atki0094@gmail.com

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  33. AnonymousMay 16, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Wow! This is wonderful! I am throwing a book-themed shower next week. I would love the cupcake toppers! Please email me at anwrb17 at yahoo dot com

    Thanks!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Hi CJ, Ms. Pink Tea! I, too, love the cupcake toppers. I see that you made them on MS Word. Do you have the document saved that you would be willing to share? Or perhaps just a few tips to share? Thanks!
    Rhian1225@hotmail.com
    Jamison, PA

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  35. AnonymousJuly 28, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    As someone not creative at all, I'm in awe of your skill!! Am throwing my little sis a baby shower with a book theme. I see you have had a lot of request for the cupcake toppers...because they are so wonderful! If you are sharing, I would love a copy of the document.

    Thanks!
    Emily
    embriar@aol.com

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  36. StephanieOctober 31, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    What an adorable theme! Love the owl cupcakes and little book cupcake toppers - super cute! Stop by the Sunday Showcase party if you get a chance. The details here are incredible - fabulous job!

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  37. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I would also love if you could share how you made the book cupcake holders. Thanks!

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  38. ReneeJuly 5, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I see I am not the first to ask about the cupcake toppers. If you're willing to share the document,
    my email is sogladimhere@gmail.com.

    I'd be willing to pay you via paypal.
    Thank you!

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    would love the document for the cupcake toppers as well. planning my sister in law's book themed shower.

    thanks
    sarah
    sgimbel17@hotmail.com

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  40. zerry htMay 11, 2017 at 1:58 AM

    Wow!! These baby shower owls and books are so stunning. Want to try them for my sister’s baby shower too. Will book one of Venues in San Francisco for the day. These books will look adorable at the event.

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