How Can I Create a Budget-Friendly Centerpiece for My Baby Shower?

[cactus_flower]

Help! Bought TTA and tried to fill for baby shower, but getting too expensive. The flowers in center and bow are okay, but the lotions, creams, etc. I bought were too big for the sections. The smaller items (thermometer, etc. are quite expensive. Any ideas?

Also, attempted to decorate Trifle Bowl--so far I got really cute glittery stickers to put around the outside of bowl ( It's a Girl, baby bottles, little feet, carriages, etc.); thought I would fill the bowl with cotton balls as the white background will really show off the stickers, but don't know where to go from there.

I was planning to give the filled TTA as her gift (her mom is a friend of mine), but I really don't want to end up spending a lot of money filling it, and probably with items that she will get at her shower anyway.

Forgot to mention that this is a combination baby shower/pampered chef show. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Cactus Flower

 

[Addie4TLC]

Just decorate the TTA for the purpose of filling it up at the shower. Find a nice white thick lace roll (the kind for gifts), then find a thin ribbon in pink or blue put it around the middle of that and make a bow. Cut a pink or blue rectangle out of card stock then a slightly smaller white rectangle and put the baby's name with stickers or nice writing and add some stickers around it. Put the white on top of the colored and adhere to the center of the lace and ribbon. It will look really cute. All you need to do is buy something for the center (maybe a large pink or blue comb or something heavier) so you can tie balloons to that.

I do something similar for bridal showers or to recognize my consultants who qualify in their first 30 days, it's great because you can personalize it to say anything.

 

[chefmoseley]

Most grocery stores or Babies R us near us have a travel section. The items are smaller and cheaper that way. Or you could get one of the travel bath sets that have a lotion, wash, wash cloth, all in one package. Also try the dollar store

 

[Koolotus]

I have seen someone roll diapers and put them in some of the sections as "filler"
That will cut your costs.
Also, maybe think inexpensive rattles and a bottle for the top
Cute idea, take a pic to show us!!!

 

[laurichef]

Just decorate the TTA for the purpose of filling it up at the shower. Find a nice white thick lace roll (the kind for gifts), then find a thin ribbon in pink or blue put it around the middle of that and make a bow. Cut a pink or blue rectangle out of card stock then a slightly smaller white rectangle and put the baby's name with stickers or nice writing and add some stickers around it. Put the white on top of the colored and adhere to the center of the lace and ribbon. It will look really cute. All you need to do is buy something for the center (maybe a large pink or blue comb or something heavier) so you can tie balloons to that.

I do something similar for bridal showers or to recognize my consultants who qualify in their first 30 days, it's great because you can personalize it to say anything.

I love this idea!! What a great replacement for the wishing well.

As far as the trifle bowl, put the stand inside it to use as a platform for a cute pink teddy bear or baby doll. Use pink and white tissue paper on the inside to fluff it up a bit. Use the lace around the top edge. Be careful with the stickers, as the adhesive may leave a residue when you peel it off.

Have fun with it.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I love this idea!! What a great replacement for the wishing well.

As far as the trifle bowl, put the stand inside it to use as a platform for a cute pink teddy bear or baby doll. Use pink and white tissue paper on the inside to fluff it up a bit. Use the lace around the top edge. Be careful with the stickers, as the adhesive may leave a residue when you peel it off.
Have fun with it.

Goo Gone works great for this.

 

[cactus_flower]

Thanks for all your great ideas!!

 

[3monkeyboysmom]

What about a Baby Towel or Baby washclothes even burp cloth or a recieving blanket. You could put it around the inside edge to take up some space and put all the little items in the middle.