{"id":3597,"date":"2014-12-23T06:00:43","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T06:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/?p=3597"},"modified":"2018-10-30T17:36:35","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T17:36:35","slug":"diy-winter-baby-shower-party-ideas-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/baby-showers\/diy-winter-baby-shower-party-ideas-easy","title":{"rendered":"A Winter Wonderland Baby Shower that You Can DIY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cuddle up to these sweet and whimsical ideas for planning a \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d baby shower<\/strong>! The decorations are in a palette of soft turquoise and snowy white\u2014all DIY-able and all delightful for either a boy or a girl. While the treats to be served are snow-inspired goodies, with recipes provided so you can make them as well. Captivating baby shower inspiration indeed! (*this post contains affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Winter Wonderland Baby Shower Party Decorations You Can DIY<\/h2>\n

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\n1 – Purple Trail<\/a>\u00a0(*affiliate link)\u00a0<\/em>\/ 2 – Wednesday Custom Design<\/a> \/ 3 – My Sweet and Saucy<\/a> \/ 4 – Dream Party Paperie<\/a> on etsy \/ 5 – Megan Dailor Photography<\/a>, via The Sweetest Occasion<\/a><\/p>\n

The decorative touches for this Winter Wonderland theme can be really quite simple. Start with a darling invitation<\/strong> (1) that sets both the shower\u2019s turquoise-and-white color scheme and the snowy motif. Then, once guests arrive, amaze them with ceiling decor of \u201cfalling snow\u201d<\/strong> (2) made with dozens of soft, fluffy marshmallows! And have a festive snowflake banner<\/strong> (4) to announce \u201cIt\u2019s a Boy!\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s a Girl!\u201d<\/p>\n

Warm up the wintertime occasion with the most charming table setting<\/strong> (5) decorated with dainty white doilies and turquoise napkin ties, plus an inviting hot cocoa bar<\/strong> (3) dressed up for the holidays with sparkly ornaments!<\/p>\n

Snow-inspired Sweets and Treats<\/h2>\n

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\nRecipe links: 6 – Yellow Bliss Road<\/a> \/ 7 – Food Family & Finds<\/a> \/ 8 – Life Made Simple<\/a> \/ 9 – Gluesticks<\/a> \/ 10 – The Cake Blog<\/a><\/p>\n

Serve a scrumptious array of treats all playing up the magic of the wintry season. Take your pick from these goodies, then add your own!<\/p>\n

Sweet indeed are these snowball marshmallows<\/strong> on sticks (6), dipped in white chocolate and covered in white sugar crystal sprinkles.<\/p>\n

This coconut cream layer cake<\/strong> (7) is described as \u201ctwo layers of white cake sandwiched around coconut cream pudding, then smothered in frosty white buttercream, dripping ice blue poured fondant, and powdery soft, sweet coconut flakes.\u201d Yum!<\/p>\n

These adorable \u201cdonettes\u201d<\/strong> (8) are mini-size donuts made with yogurt, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then coated with powdered sugar. While these white chocolate peanut butter snowflakes<\/strong> (9) are actually \u2018holiday snowflake\u2019 Ritz crackers filled with peanut butter, half-dipped in white melting chocolate, then topped with blue crystal sprinkles.<\/p>\n

Finally, these Italian cream \u201csnowball\u201d cupcakes<\/strong> (10) feature a fluffy white base cake filled with chopped walnuts and flaked coconut, then topped with a mound of cream cheese icing and more coconut flakes for a snowy effect! To create your own centerpieces, see our tips below.<\/p>\n

Tips for Making Your Own Winter Wonderland Centerpieces Using Candles:<\/h2>\n

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  • Use mirrors and pearls that instantly add a glamorous feel to your table. See this: candle ring set<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Add white pillar candles<\/a><\/strong>. Embellish with ribbons, but be careful of the length of ribbon to use.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Incorporate blue accents with a sparkling effect such as rhinestone candle votive holders<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Apply minimal flowers, since this is a winter scene. Scatter metallic confetti, faux snowflakes, and clear crystal beads around your centerpiece.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \u00a0Here\u2019s our post update as of September 2018!<\/span><\/h2>\n

    With winter coming round again, we wanted to bring you more inspiration\u2014plus great product picks\u2014for this adorable Winter Wonderland theme that can be for a baby girl or boy. (*the following sections contain affiliate links)<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Winter-themed Baby Shower Invitations<\/h2>\n

    It all starts with the invites! We chose 3 more wintry turquoise designs and 2 rustic options.<\/p>\n

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    1 – Showering Snowflakes Baby Shower Invitation<\/a> – from Shutterfly \/ Tiny Prints
    \n2 –     Dreamy Damask Boy Baby Shower Invitation<\/a> – from Shutterfly \/ Tiny Prints
    \n3 –     Rustic Baby It\u2019s Cold Outside Baby Shower Invitation Card<\/a> – from Purple Trail
    \n4\u00a0–     Baby, It\u2019s Cold Outside Invitation<\/a> \u2013 available on Amazon
    \n5\u00a0–     Little Snowflake Winter Baby Shower Invitation<\/a> – from Purple Trail<\/p>\n

    Easy to Serve Baby Shower Eats<\/h2>\n

    Now, for some menu items to serve on this special occasion\u2014light, easy, and yummy!<\/p>\n

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    For a wintertime appetizer, how adorable is this Snowman Cheese Ball (1)? It\u2019s a mix of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasonings all formed into this adorable \u201cFrosty the Cheeseman,\u201d courtesy of Hallmark<\/a>. Or an easy starter, too, could be these Egg and Bacon Canapes (2) topped on toast rounds that we found on Eggs.CA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Sure winner \u201cmain dishes\u201d to consider are these Ham and Egg Cheese Brunch Sliders (3) from Kraft Recipes<\/a>, and this flavorful Eggplant Parmesan Pasta (4) from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    On the side, choose a salad that\u2019s single-serve and party-pretty like these BLT Salad Shooters (5) thanks to Betty Crocker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Snow-inspired Candy & Dessert Buffet<\/h2>\n

    A baby shower is the sweetest occasion! So a winter-themed candy and dessert buffet would be just the thing! Here\u2019s inspiration from our own posts for styling an enchanting \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d sweets display.<\/p>\n

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    See our feature of this magical dessert display<\/a> from True and Wesson, \u00a0an array of sweet treats from mini meringues, to white frosted cupcakes, to hand-sugared grapes, plus coconut \u201csnow.\u201d Plate stands are glass globe vases with miniature lit paper houses inside them!<\/p>\n

    \"Winter\u00a0Here, we offer 7 examples of winter candy buffets<\/a> that are sure to spark your own styling ideas. Plus we offer product picks to help you capture the snowy theme perfectly.<\/p>\n

    Winter Wonderland Themed Baby Shower Favor Ideas<\/h2>\n

    The favors for your guests can be simple, as long as they are sparkly, silvery, or sweet in a wintry kind of way! Bundle them up in turquoise fabric wraps<\/a> or present them in little silver baskets<\/a>, all ready for giving.<\/p>\n

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    1 – Personalized Baby Shower Hershey’s Kisses<\/a> – from Beau-coup
    \n2 –     Custom Designer Baby Shower Cookies<\/a> – from Beau-coup
    \n3 –     Rock Candy On a Stick<\/a>, Light Blue (Cotton Candy Flavored, 36 Count) – from Amazon
    \n4 –     Perugina Baci Classic Chocolate Bulk Box<\/a> (Dark, 6.6 Pound) – from Amazon
    \n5 –     Personalized Baby Shower Hershey’s Chocolate Bars<\/a> – from Beau-coup
    \n6 –     Baby, It\u2019s Cold Outside Personalized Labels<\/a> – available on Amazon
    \n7 –     Personalized Winter Baby Shower Hot Chocolate Mix<\/a> \u2013 from Zazzle<\/p>\n

    Baby Shower Games and Activities<\/h2>\n

    Even the party games and activities can be in theme\u2014featuring winter season designs and snowy colors, like these we found.<\/p>\n

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    1 – Wishes for Baby<\/a> – Star Baby Shower Game Card (Blue) – from Zazzle
    \n2-     30 Baby Shower Prediction and Advice Cards<\/a>, Woodland Animals – from Amazon
    \n3 –     Bingo Winter Baby Shower Invitation Postcard<\/a> – from Zazzle
    \n4 –     The Dirty Diaper Game<\/a> – Baby Shower Game – Blue (10 diapers) – from Amazon
    \n5-     Diaper Raffle Tickets for Baby Shower Boy<\/a> (50 Pack) – from Amazon<\/p>\n

    Can\u2019t you tell we love this \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d baby shower theme? You have to admit it\u2019s pretty hard to resist with all this gorgeous inspiration, and our must-buy finds!<\/p>\n