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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:

  1. LaAugust 1, 2010 at 2:37 PM

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

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  2. JamiAugust 1, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    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!

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  3. RuthAugust 1, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    wow thats lovely!!
    Underneath His Wrapping

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  4. MargoAugust 1, 2010 at 4:33 PM

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

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  5. KrissyAugust 1, 2010 at 4:58 PM

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

    Following you (late) from Friendly Friday! Hope you can stop by and follow us as well!

    http://theartsymom.tk

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  6. TannaAugust 1, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    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! =)

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  7. Entertaining WomenAugust 1, 2010 at 6:53 PM

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

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  8. momsthewordAugust 1, 2010 at 11:05 PM

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

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  9. momsthewordAugust 1, 2010 at 11:06 PM

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

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  10. Michelle L.August 2, 2010 at 1:29 AM

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

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  11. Cranberry MorningAugust 2, 2010 at 9:56 AM

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

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  12. Susan FreemanAugust 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM

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

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  13. April@The 21st Century HousewifeAugust 2, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    What a lovely, thoughtful, practical idea!

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  14. Staci JAugust 2, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    What a clever idea!! Thanks for sharing:)
    Visiting from justsewsassy.com

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  15. Denise MarieAugust 2, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    very clever girl!! tfs.

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  16. pamelaAugust 2, 2010 at 10:30 PM

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

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  17. GingerAugust 3, 2010 at 10:10 AM

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

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  18. DebbiedoosAugust 3, 2010 at 10:58 AM

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

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  19. ErinAugust 3, 2010 at 5:16 PM

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

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  20. UnknownAugust 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM

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

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  21. Ashlee MarieAugust 5, 2010 at 1:54 AM

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

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  22. TraceyAugust 5, 2010 at 12:27 PM

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

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  23. UnknownAugust 6, 2010 at 8:40 PM

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

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  24. Kristi FlanaganAugust 6, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    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

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  25. Something SpecialAugust 7, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    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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  26. Jess and the boysAugust 7, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Thanks you for joining Surfin' Saturdays! I'm your newest follower! :)

    -Jessica
    And Then There Were 4...
    http://giveawaysandlife.blogspot.com/

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  27. Its A Blog PartyAugust 8, 2010 at 7:20 PM

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

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  28. Nesty GirlAugust 8, 2010 at 10:16 PM

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

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

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  29. AmyAugust 9, 2010 at 5:11 PM

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

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  30. decor4poor@blogspot.comAugust 12, 2010 at 8:43 AM

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

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  31. MelissaAugust 13, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    A wonderful and helpful idea!!

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  32. Entertaining WomenSeptember 5, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    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

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  33. AnnieSeptember 11, 2010 at 1:03 AM

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

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