5 Simple New Mom Gift Ideas using the Cricut Joy

5 Simple New Mom Gift Ideas using the Cricut Joy

Just in case you’re one of the few people who hasn’t heard me shouting it from the rooftops, we have a grandbaby on the way!!! Our daughter got married last year and is pregnant with our very first grand little and we couldn’t be more excited!

With her due date fast approaching, and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to give my “soon-to-be-mama” baby girl something special to celebrate this incredible time in her life. You know I’m all about personal touches, so it will come as no surprise to you that I chose to “Cricut up” some custom goodies for her. What might surprise you, however, is what I used to do it!

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"Mint to Be" Baby Shower featuring Martha Stewart and Cricut

"Mint to Be" Baby Shower featuring Martha Stewart and Cricut

Do you know a mama-to-be that was meant to be a mommy?  Then you are going to love this "Mint to Be" Baby Shower theme!  I am so excited to share this party with you.  It's my latest collaboration with Cricut, Martha Stewart, and Michaels, and it's full of beautiful colors and easy ideas that you can recreate at home, which will make planning your baby shower a breeze!

When it comes to color combos, you just can't get much prettier than mint and blush!  The Mint and Blush Martha Stewart Collection has a gorgeous array of party goodies that are so soft and delicate...just adorable for a baby shower.  

You guys know I can't resist a good play on words, so the pretty shade of mint in these goodies created the perfect opportunity for me to get a little punny, thus the "Mint to Be" Shower Theme was born!

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Succulent Baby Shower Invitation

Succulent Baby Shower Invitation

Today is a happy day, y'all!  I've been keeping a secret for weeks, and today I finally get to spill the beans.

This adorable Succulent Baby Shower Invitation is for a very special friend...and she has no idea.  :)

This morning, my sweet friend Laura, the amazing gal behind Make Life Lovely, is going to wake up to a Surprise Virtual Baby Shower...all in her honor!

Laura is expecting baby number five, a sweet baby girl, and I've teamed up with some of my blogging pals to celebrate the mama-to-be!  

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DIY Palm Tree Party Favors

DIY Palm Tree Party Favors

Palm trees + summertime go together like sun + sand...they're the perfect combo!

With all of the summer parties on the horizon, I thought it would be fun to share with you a super cute, realllly easy DIY Palm Tree Favor Idea.

These favors are perfect for practically anything...bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties...even weddings!  

You may recognize them from my Tropical Bridal Shower Brunch, or from the Tropical Bar Cart post I shared recently.  (If you missed those posts, be sure to check them out...there's some serious eye candy tucked inside)!

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Pink & Gold Sparkle Baby Shower

Pink & Gold Sparkle Baby Shower

Pink & gold meet glitter & glam in this sweet little Sparkle Baby Shower.

This celebration was fit for a princess, complete with gold tiaras and lots of sparkle + shine.  Ooooh, baby!  :)

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Stylish Black & White Baby Shower

Stylish Black & White Baby Shower

When Christina of Something Chic asked me to collaborate on a celebration honoring Sammy & Nat's first anniversary, I was all in!

Not only is Christina's style impeccable (I mean, just look at that table, you guys), Sammy & Nat's baby clothing line is P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S!!!  

Sammy & Nat offers a luxe baby collection of 100% pima cotton rompers and onesies, which served as inspiration for the baby shower.

A group of incredibly talented ladies lent their expertise to the celebration, and I was asked to contribute paper accessories.

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