How to Make Baby Shower Wall Decorations
A baby shower lets you celebrate the arrival of your little one with friends and family. Like any party, the cost of your baby shower depends on your willingness to craft creatively. Items like wall decorations, for example, cost between $3 and $45 or more, depending on the manufacturer. Making your own baby shower decorations lets you control the color scheme, design and cost of your baby's first bash. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cut a 4-foot strip of blue or pink organza ribbon. Twist strips of pink and blue ribbon together if the baby's gender is unknown.
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Cut four, 6-inch strips of organza ribbon in blue or pink, depending on the baby's gender. Alternate between blue and pink bows if the gender is unknown. Cut the ends of each piece on a diagonal angle to give your bows a polished look.
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Tie each 6-inch strip in a bow around the 4-foot piece of ribbon. Adjust the spacing by sliding the bows across the central ribbon until they are equidistant.
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Place a dot of craft glue between each bow and the central 4-foot strip to hold the position of the bows. Press the knot firmly into the table for ten seconds after applying the dot of craft glue.
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Hang several vertical rows of ribbon bows on the wall above the party table or tie the strips together horizontally and hang them as a garland around the room.
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Tips & Warnings
Use thick organza for the decorative bows and narrower organza ribbon for the central hanging strip.
Glue small metal baby charms, such as shoes or pacifiers in the center of each bow knot.
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