Shower of the Century

First, let me apologize for what might be my longest post ever. I am super excited to show you all the details from my sister's baby shower. Allison had tons of guests, got so many great gifts and had family from three states (I will admit I am counting Oklahoma), but doesn't that sound VERY dramatic?

Also, doesn't she look great for only being 6 weeks from her due date? (My sister-in-law, Kristen, whose house this was at is on the left and I am on the right.)

I was not kidding when I said she got tons of gifts.

Okay, let's talk details! Kristen's house is so open and her dining room opens to the living room where all the gifts were. We just used card tables and I covered them with white linens that I got at a restaurant supply store online. I think I only paid $11 for each one. I figured I can use them again and again.

To dress up the chairs I just used bulk floral ribbon. I think I got literally 800 feet for $20. I also used it as the runners on the tables.

My mom and I had so much fun making the centerpieces. We seriously were little crafters for weeks. Just so you know - I am so not crafty. These were super easy and pretty much came assembled. I will post pics of the process later this week.

As guests came in they were greeted with Finley's initials and our favors. In case this is your first time to my blog, the baby's room is bird themed.

Close up of the favors. These were an idea from my friend, Iris. They are no bake cookies shaped into little bird's nests.

I had the cupcakes made to look like the invitations. They turned out really cute! The stand is lying in a "nest."

Close up of the birds.

I also made other mini nests with candy "eggs." Look at how my cricut has come in handy!

This savory cheesecake I bought was THE hit of the party. Sounds weird but it is an appetizer cake made of asiago, sharp cheddar, swiss and other cheeses. Serve it with crackers and you have people talking about your food for days. Seriously.

I made little drink menus to match the invites. I will post the actual paper products later, as it is hard to see in this picture. They were super cute in person.

My final cricut project was the infamous banner! The nice thing is that when we made this we didn't know Finley's name. So, now I can get a few more uses out of this baby.

I hope you enjoyed! I get to help with my sister-in-law's shower at the end of September, so hopefully I will have some more fun creations then too!