Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Milk and Cookies Baby Shower

Something's in the water where I live because I have so many friends that are having babies. Just one after another. So of course that means there are gonna be a ton of baby showers.
Well, a few weeks ago, me and a few friends put on a baby shower for two friends that are due around the same time and are both having boys.
I'd seen this party here and then had seen all of the milk and cookie parties around blogland and wanted to do something similar to those.
So, between the three of us we made 8 different types of cookies and put each one in a cylinder vase/jar. I also had three milk jugs that I put fat-free, 2%, and chocolate milk in {found at local thrift stores}.
Here are the details:
I tied ribbon around each vase and found the tags {found online for free - - forgot where, I'll keep on looking} that I just printed out, cut, put a ribbon on, and taped it to the ribbon on the vase. The tissue paper I had already had {thrift store find}, the eclectic white plates I'd found at many thrift stores in the past 2 years, vintage stroller to hold all the gifts {found on craigslist for $20 to use as a photography prop}, tissue pom-poms I made {tutorial to be up this week}, glass cups found at ikea for cheap, paper straws I found here {groupon deal}, and take home paper bags I made. So simple.
We had a few games here and there, opened up presents, and just mainly socialized . . . of course. Love baby showers.
Milk and cookies . . . the perfect treat.
I'll be linking to these parties here.

43 comments:

  1. that is adorable!! i really like this theme! as always Amy it's awesome!!

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  2. Great idea looks fabulous!Im going to do this when all my kids are home!

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  3. Mmmmmm... those pumpkin chocolate chip cookies STILL make my mouth water. All of this was just as cute in person! You throw a great party!

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  4. Thanks so much for this post. I have to throw a babyshower for my sister-in-law in July, she is also expecting a boy. This has helped me so much. Thanks for the inspiration

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  5. Pretty! Love the theme, the colour combo, and all of the details. Found you through Delightful Order.

    Oksana from www.ordermatters.com/blog

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  6. Great idea!! Everything looks super yummy!

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  7. What a fun idea! I love that is is fun and whimsical with a vintage twist to it. You've displayed all the cookies beautifully.

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  8. Very cute and fun. The shower will be one to remember. I am a new follower. Check me out at www.sciencesoftballandsomethingsweet.blogspot.com

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  9. Beautiful!

    I am just reminding everyone about tonights link party that runs Friday evening through Mondays!
    I also have an ongoing give away link party now too.
    Hope to see you soon.
    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
    come strut your stuff

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  10. This is so sweet and adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. What a beautiful baby shower! Everything looks so pretty and delicious! Too bad I can't jump into my computer screen. Great pictures!

    Stef

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  12. Wow... wow... woo! You did a truly fabulous job.

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  13. You did a fantastic job! Milk and Cookies parties are so much fun! I did one for my son's first birthday a couple years ago. I am thinking maybe I need to throw one for my friends just so we can eat cookies!!

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  14. Now that's an idea that's truly "sweet"! Thanks for sharing on FJI's Saturday Nite Special, I had to pop over and check out your darling ideas.

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  15. Love it!

    I am a new follower and I would love if you came and followed me back at A Sew Chic Boutique!

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  16. How cute! And delicious! :) Stopping by from So Very Cheri!

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  17. Oh my goodness, that is so precious. What a wonderful way to celebrate. It's just perfect. I love that you made this so precious for little boys, and it wasn't cheesy. Even the daddies would dig a celebration like this. Great job; I know the mommies loved it.

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  18. What an elegant way to celebrate life! :) That is a perfect idea.

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  19. Wow. What an amazing party. I love all the details. I would be thrilled if you shared this project at my link party.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party_28.html

    Thanks for the creative inspiration.
    carolyn | homework

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  20. krigs79@sbcglobal.netJune 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Love love this. I am throwing a baby shower for my girlfriend and we are inviting about 70 people! This is a great idea to have when inviting so many people. Dont have to worry about a whole meal. How did you word the invitations? Do you mention that it is a cookie and milk party so people dont expect a meal? Thank you for the wonderful idea......also do you have the link to where you printed the labels?

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  21. This is completely amazing. What a fantastic idea for a shower . . could be used for so many things.

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  22. What a great idea! Pinning this so I can do this when friends are expecting!

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  23. I love the simplicity of this as well as its elegance. I might just use this idea for a shower I am planning. Thanks for the awesome ideas!

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  24. WOW! this is awesome! I featured this today at my Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party. Stop by and grab a button, if you'd like:

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/06/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_29.html

    DaNita

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  25. I love this. It is so creative. I must mimic this idea when one of my friends is expecting.

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  26. Just saw this at Delightful Order & had to come by & tell you how ADORABLE it is!! What a beautiful baby shower!! I am definitely going to keep this in mind the next time I have to throw a shower for a friend!

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  27. What a great, simple, happy idea - love all the details - those straws make for instant fun. Hope to copy this sometime! :)

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  28. What a beautiful job you did with this shower! I love all the details and the amazing treats! I shared your beautiful event post on my Friday Favorites today. Thank you for sharing the great ideas. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  29. So stinkin' cute! Easy peasy but so adorably put together...I don't even think I'm going to wait for an occasion to copy this cute idea! (c:

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  30. I'm visiting for the first time from A Thoughtful Place and I'm so glad she featured your blog. The "Baby Shower Party" is so adorable, but I'm seeing so many possibilities for any type party. I'm excited to spend more time prowling your blog. I'm a new follower!
    CAS

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  31. I'm in love with this party! Great job! I love it so much that I'm featuring it on my blog. :) Thanks for the inspiration!
    little-inspirations.blogspot.com

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