Paper Straws - Beverages and Beyond...

I knew there was a reason I am in love with paper straws. Not only do they add instant style to any party beverage, they allow you to express your inner creativity in so many ways.
When I saw these gorgeous pink and white Marshmallow Pops on mommygaga's blog I was inspired to look for other creative ideas using paper straws.

You can view our gorgeous range of paper straws from Paper Eskimo and The Sugar Diva here.


1.  An Apple A Day Cake Pops via babble
2.  Baby Rattle Cake Pop via Kim's Cakes
3. Cotton Candy Lorax Truffula Trees via Snap!
4.  Pink Lemonade via The House of Smiths
5.  Pink and White Doily Bottles via Kara's Party Ideas

6.  Pink and Silver Cake Pops via Seriously Daisies
7.  Polka Dot Milk via Kara's Party Ideas
8.  Red White & Blue Cake Pops via Kara's Party Ideas
9. Flower Straw Toppers via you make do™

Rubber Ducky Baby Shower Theme

The rubber ducky theme for baby showers continues to prove it's popularity. Perhaps it's due to the versatility of the theme or maybe it can be put down to simply being so cute!

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The top and bottom images are from Hostess with the Mostess. They have other wonderful theme ideas and is well worth the visit. The rest of the images are products sold at The Baby Shower Shop.  You can view the full range of Rubber Ducky baby shower supplies here.

Nappy Cakes. Gorgeous Ideas For Your Baby Shower

Nappy cakes are so cute for baby showers or as a present for a newborn baby.

If you are crafty and have time to spare, then you can always make your own.

If time is not on your side or DIY is not your style, then you can always buy a stunning nappy cake in your choice of colours and style!

Do It Yourself

I recently held a baby shower for my niece and at midnight the night before (crazy as I am) I thought I would like to try making my first nappy cake. HA! It was funny. It ended up being a mini nappy cake but it was cute and well received.

I found a great instructional video on You Tube (where else!). It is American, so the references are toward Diaper Cakes but the instructions are wonderful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwiwZxHNPGU


Buy It!

There are some very talented people who love to make nappy cakes for you! Nat's Nappy Cakes & Giftware (http://www.natsnappycakes.com.au/) have some gorgeous designs to choose from or they can create an original for you.

"Every cake is individually designed and created to suit the person receiving the gift.
I use items that are not only useful but practical such as wraps, towels and blankets to cot sheets, bibs, toys, rattles, flannels, socks, etc , whatever your heart desires to produce a decorative & appealing gift with a difference."

Nat's Nappy Cakes & Giftware