Sunday, August 1, 2010

Helpful Hints: Wrapping Baby Shower Gift


To "wrap" the shower gifts for my granddaughter, I sorted them into 4 canvas baskets I found at a discount store and labeled them by seasons: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring.  Into each basket I put appropriately sized outfits for that season as well as toys, safety items, personalized baby books and night light, bibs, diapers, first birthday party suggestions, baby Minnie Mouse, thermometer, baby book, rattles, hair accessories, extra hangers etc. 
 And in the 5th basket I put the multicolored knitted sweater set and the pink sweater set I made for her along with a crocheted teddy bear.  
The baskets can later be used for storage in her closet or for toys etc. 
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33 comments:

La said...

Great idea! She is a very lucky grandbaby to have such a thoughtful grandma. La

Jami said...

What a terrific idea!! I love that the "packaging" is a gift within itself. My PRETTY PACKAGES PARTY starts today. I hope you'll stop by and share this lovely idea. http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2010/08/first-ever-pretty-packages-party.html
SMILES!

Ruth said...

wow thats lovely!!
Underneath His Wrapping

Margo said...

What a fun idea. Your granddaughter is very blessed--I'm sure she knows that, though!

Krissy said...

Wow that's great!! I never thought of putting things in baskets for baby showers!

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Tanna said...

You are a one-woman shower for that grandbaby! Great idea on the "wrapping." I can tell she is going to be spoiled rotten... the ONLY way for a grandbaby to be! =)

Entertaining Women said...

Your's is the gift that will keep on giving! Great idea...thank you. Cherry Kay

momstheword said...

Oh I loooove this idea! Very creative and her mom can use the canvas baskets as well. You are so creative!

momstheword said...

I forgot to add a thank you for linking up today!

Michelle L. said...

What a cool idea! The new parents will appreciate every bit of this feast.

Cranberry Morning said...

Good for you! How wonderful are those gifts - and how organized you are! :-)

Susan Freeman said...

What a creative idea! So many wonderful and useful gifts too!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

April@The 21st Century Housewife said...

What a lovely, thoughtful, practical idea!

Staci J said...

What a clever idea!! Thanks for sharing:)
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Denise Marie said...

very clever girl!! tfs.

pamela said...

What a lucky granddaughter but I can tell you had fun shopping for her and this baby.
Congrats to you both.
Pam

Ginger said...

WOW! Thats one big baby gift! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

Debbiedoos said...

That is an awesome idea...I love it...again this will always be treasured for your granddaughter.

Erin said...

Super practical, you can use those for a long time!

Unknown said...

I love that you used the baskets to put the gifts into. Great idea.

Ashlee Marie said...

Brilliant! I love this idea~ And who wouldn't love GETTING this gift. Just amazingly thoughtful!

Tracey said...

These are darling--I'm having our 3rd baby in December and would love it if my mom put together seasonal baskets!

Unknown said...

What a great idea! Your granddaughter is truly blessed!!

Kristi Flanagan said...

This is one lucky baby girl! Will you adopt me? Oh, wait a minute, I'm not planning on having any more kiddos......shoot!

Super cute idea. I know I would have loved this when my kiddos were babies!

Hugs,

Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions

Something Special said...

This is a very good idea! I have kids who are having babies right and left. I will definitely be using this one. I like it a lot!

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Its A Blog Party said...

Such a great idea!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz

Nesty Girl said...

That's a great idea; I love getting gifts in baskets!

I'm visiting from The Saturday Standstill. Have a great week!

Amy said...

wow, what a blessed granddaughter you have! great idea..
thanks for linking up to "AP Tuesdays" hope to see you again tomorrow!

decor4poor@blogspot.com said...

Great idea, the mom to be must have been thrilled.

Melissa said...

A wonderful and helpful idea!!

Entertaining Women said...

Not just your every day baby shower gift...this is darling! I know that the mom must have been thrilled. Thank you for sharing your charming idea. Cherry Kay

Annie said...

That is such a great idea, wish I had thought of it, lol She is a very lucky baby

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