How to Make a Lollipop Tree for a Baby Shower

Use lollipops to make a colorful centerpiece for a shower.

Baby showers are as much for the guests as they are for the mom-to-be and coming baby. A lollipop-tree centerpiece creatively presents party favors. The sweet lollipops don't have to be the only treat for guests in a lollipop tree. Attaching jewelry charms enhances the baby-shower theme while giving the guests an extra-special souvenir of the event.

Things You'll Need

• 8-inch-tall Styrofoam cone
• 3 Sheets blue or pink tissue paper
• Craft glue
• Scissors
• Blue or pink ribbons
• 24 Lollipops
• 24 Baby shower jewelry charms

Instructions

1. Glue one sheet of blue or pink tissue paper over a Styrofoam cone with craft glue to completely cover the cone.

2. Cut the remaining two sheets of tissue paper into 12 squares measuring 3 inches per side.

3. Measure out and cut 24 8-inch blue ribbons to match the tissue paper.

4. Wrap each square around the top of a lollipop and tie a ribbon around the base of the lollipop over the tissue paper to secure it.

5. Insert the the end of each ribbon through one baby-shower jewelry charm.

6. Tie a bow into the ribbon to attach the charm to the lollipop.

7. Insert the sticks of the lollipops into the covered Styrofoam cone in columns; make six columns around the cone with four lollipops in each column.

Tips & Warnings

• Look in craft stores or bead shops for baby-shower-related charms. Designs might include miniature pacifiers, pairs of baby booties, baby bottles or rubber ducks.

References

• "Popular Mechanics"; 14 Decorations You Can Make for the Holidays; December 1980
• "The Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Learning Games and Activities to Keep Your 3- to 6-Year Old Busy"; Trish Kuffner; 2010
• "Big Ideas for a Better Sunday School"; Clarence Sexton; 2000