So I attended a baby shower this week and wanted to bring a very cute gift that wasn't going to break the bank and this is what I came up with... CUPCAKES!!!
That's right... who doesn't LOVE a cupcake?
And by cupcakes I mean these little sets...
Ruffled onesies, big bow headbands and baby leg warmers!
Here's what I did:
I hit 2 stores- Target and our local donut shop.
I spent $15 at Target and $.50 at the donut shop- I TOLD you it was a good price!
Full disclosure: I already owned the ribbon, headbands, and thread, so I'm not including those in my price.
Now for the onesies...
How cute and simple is that?
Note: I used 3 rows when I used a thinner ribbon, but 2 rows with a 1 1/2 inch ribbon.
Now, to make the baby leg warmers, head on over HERE- another EASY sew!
Don't you LOVE those sherbert-y colors?!?!?!!!! I do!
Now to make the cupcakes...
And the cupcake box...
Add a cute cupcake tag and you've got about as sweet as a gift as possible!
The gift was a hit at the shower! So many ladies asked me about how to make everything and one (yes, you Tressa!) asked for a tutorial on my blog. So here it is!
I think I have my new "go to" shower gift! Sweet! :)
Tu-Tu cute!!
Posted by: April | March 22, 2010 at 12:38 AM
I love this!!
Posted by: Lisa | March 22, 2010 at 06:26 AM
LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Posted by: Holly Child | March 22, 2010 at 06:36 AM
omg omg omg omgosh... too cute. If I was going to have a baby, I'd totally invite you to my shower. ;) Seriously Gillian.... ah - maze - ing !!!!
Posted by: chellie | March 22, 2010 at 03:12 PM
Cute and what a great gift!
Posted by: Kati | March 22, 2010 at 04:53 PM
SO cute! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brandy | March 22, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Seriously so cute...and creative I LOVE it! I am starting a new thing on my blog (it doesn't have a name yet) where I highlight fab finds, ideas, etc. on Fridays...would you like to be a feature????? I think the next date is 4/16...if I start to get a lot of responses, I will double up but for now one per Friday. Of course you get links, credit, etc. Let's chat.
Posted by: Holly L | March 22, 2010 at 09:44 PM
Gillian....girl, does your mind EVER stop? This is an adorable gift and appears so simple! I can't wait to go to a baby shower now as I will be making these for sure!
~Kim
Posted by: ~Kim | March 23, 2010 at 03:57 PM
I jumped over from Mique's 30Day blog and am so glad I did! Thanks for sharing all your crafty wonderfulness:)
Posted by: katie | March 26, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Love it! Target has some very cute onesies!
Posted by: Jenn Davis | March 26, 2010 at 08:18 PM
I used a variation of your idea at a baby shower yesterday....
I loved how easy it was to make
Posted by: Megy Jenn | April 25, 2010 at 08:30 AM