Thank you for visiting my site! If you'd like to discuss a custom project, please don't hesistate to reach out.

Once Upon a Time, Rachel’s Fairytale DIY Baby Shower

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower_0987

Okay now that you’ve seen Rachel’s maternity photos at Disneyland and you’ve officially been invited, now you’re ready to see the baby shower in all its storybook glory!

Rachel didn’t want the traditional “cutesy” type shower—and I am right there with her. We definitely aligned in the rustic and eclectic vision for the shower… Having an overall storybook theme thankfully came alongside the Pankratz wedding decor that will be used this coming November. Big thanks go out to the bride to be for letting us borrow her treasures!

My favorite piece of the decorations from Amie was this very old typewriter that totally fit the theme! It was the perfect welcoming item for the guests as they arrived at the shower!

Our guest table also included the bookmark favors as well as a photo of the mama to be.

(all tutorials for our many DIYs can be found at the end of this post)

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-entry

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-flowers

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-joanns-letter-burlap_0979

The shower was held at the grandma-to-be’s new home which had this gigantic side yard for us to set up the shower. Each table’s centerpiece was different and ranged from books and glass bottles to vintage trays and lanterns.

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower_0067

Hanging above the gift table were a dozen paper pom poms crafted by Rachel. And along the backwall and a perfect backdrop, was Amelia’s name written out in letters from Michael’s and a few paper rosettes. (see DIY links below)

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower_0070

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-michaels-letters-scrapbook_0972

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-centerpieces_0973

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-centerpieces_0970

Inside the house, was the cake table and the buffet. The rosettes were all hand crafted along with the cake stands—a DIY I featured on here last year.

Remember that fabulous florist from Lauren’s wedding? She was able to grab us some bouquets of flowers, and Rachel DIY’d the cake toppers to perfection herself.

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-cake_0012

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-cake_0005

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower-cake_0062

The day truly was a success… Baby Amelia made out the best I think. 🙂

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower_0133

And here’s one last photo of the grandma, mama, and aunt to be!

once-upon-a-time-fairytale-storybook-baby-shower_0274

You can see more of what inspired us with this shower and even more storybook theme ideas by looking at my Pinterest board and the mama-to-be’s.

DIYs used in this shower:

I believe in magic. I believe in the power of true love. I believe in fairy tales and happy endings. And I live to create stationery and art for the young at heart to allow my fellow dreamers to treasure all of life’s most wondrous moments!

Leave a Reply

%d bloggers like this: