Tuesday, January 6, 2009

How To Make A Baby Sock Rose

A Creative Way to Decorate A Baby Gift

Are you looking for a creative way to decorate a baby gift? A truly unique way that will really show your love? Watch this video that shows just how easy it is to make a Baby Sock Rose.

I believe baby socks are really inexpensive - but they really do provide the "wow" factor. Maybe you are giving a card to show your appreciation and you want to add a special touch. Or maybe you have a beautifully wrapped package and you want to add a cute 'corsage' of baby socks to decorate it.

Another idea is to use the sock roses to create an actual floral arrangement. If you choose this idea it is nice to select all white socks or all pink or a combination. I would suggest that these colorful socks would not be the exact design of choice to mimic rose buds.

In any case, if you are looking for a creative addition to any baby gift a baby sock rose is a sweet and thoughtful way to make your baby gift stand out and one of the special ones.

(special note - the website in the video no long exists but many people have asked to see the video again so I have posted it here.)

If you like the idea of a baby sock rose check out the baby bouquet of clothes for girl's and baby bouquet of clothes for boy's.






Putting Together A Unique

Baby Gift Basket



If you are going to a baby shower for a friend, family member, or coworker, you may be trying to think of unique ideas for a present. While many people are content simply going to the gift registry and picking something off of it, you want to do something unique and memorable for the expectant mother. If this is the case, try putting together a unique baby gift basket for the expectant mother and her bundle of joy!



Making It Unique



Putting together a baby gift basket is not inherently difficult. Simply pick out several items, put them in a nice basket or bin, and cover it with tulle or sheer material with a ribbon or bow on top. It seems simple. However, there are many things you can do to make it a unique baby gift basket.



First, you could personalize it. A personalized baby gift basket can be a great treat for mom and baby! This works best if you know what the baby’s name is going to be. If you do, there are many different things to put in this unique baby gift basket. First, look online for name meaning sites. There are several places where you can get a name explained in depth and framed. These are especially meaningful if the family is naming the baby a biblical name due specifically to the meaning of that name. Second, look for places where you can personalize items. You can get personalized one piece suits, socks, booties, pacifiers, and a personalized diaper bag as well. You could even put everything in a personalized diaper bag and make it a unique baby gift basket in a diaper bag!
Another really special and unique baby gift basket idea is to make flowers by rolling the clothes. It is really simple to do. There is a picture at the top of the article of a Baby Bouquet of baby clothes gift basket. If you feel crafty you can experiment rolling washcloths, bibs, and baby shirts to make little buds. You can tape them or use rubber bands to keep them rolled. Add a few sprigs of artifical flowers and tissue paper. Stuff into a vase or cute container and you will have an adorable unique baby gift basket that is sure to delight any new mom.




Another way to make your unique baby gift basket is to chose a specific theme. Instead of putting a bunch of random items into a beautiful basket, put items that go together in it. There are many different themes you could choose. You could do a unique baby gift basket that is all about sleeping. In it you could put swaddling blankets, pacifiers, a snuggly toy (for when the baby is older), baby massage lotion, a lullaby CD or white noise CD, and a bed time storybook.




Another unique baby gift basket idea is feeding, most specifically breastfeeding. Many people will buy other themes like bath time or clothing themed presents, but few people will remember a breastfeeding mother’s needs at a baby shower. If you include nipple cream, breastfeeding friendly pacifiers, breast pads, nursing bras, nursing shirts, and a nursing cover up for nursing in public, you will be the expectant mom’s hero!



Whatever you do, your gift basket will truly be a unique present that will stand out amongst the traditional presents!


Putting Together A New Baby Gift Basket



When preparing either a baby boy gift basket or a baby girl gift basket, you can have a ton of fun! A new baby gift basket can be as creative and original as you desire. You can stick to basics, or you can spice it up and make something truly unique for the expectant mother. If you chose to put together a new baby gift basket instead of purchasing a traditional gift for the expectant mom in your life, know that you are stepping into a creative enterprise!



Baby Basics In A New Baby Gift Basket



For your new baby gift basket, you should most definitely include the basics. A first time mother may not know exactly what the basics are while a seasoned or experienced mother may know what they are but not have all of the basics on hand. So what are the basics that you should include in a new baby gift basket? You should always include some long sleeve, long pants sleepers. Babies tend to throw up, spit up, and pee on their nightclothes. Having many different sleepers is very important. Even if the baby is born in the summer, long sleeve and long pants are great. Many people sleep in cool air conditioned rooms that are just too cool for a baby to sleep in without some insulation. In addition, one piece converters, rompers, soft sole leather baby shoes, diapers, pacifiers, rattles, gift certificates, and receiving blankets are all basics that you could put in a new baby gift basket.



Unique Ideas For A New Baby Gift Basket



If you do not want to go the basic route, instead do a unique new baby gift basket. You could choose to do a theme, like feeding. If the mother is going to bottle feed, include several different types of bottles as the baby may have a preference. You could put bottle cleaners, a dishwasher bottle holder, gift certificates for formula, and bibs in this gift basket. If the mother is going to breastfeed, you could include nipple cream, breast pads, a breast pump (this can be expensive, so check your budget first and check the registry because the mother may have a specific one picked out), bottles that are compatible with the pump, nursing bras if you know her size, nursing tank tops, and a cover up for nursing in public. If you do not want to do a feeding basket but still want a unique idea for your new baby gift basket, try making a basket filled with prepared foods. You could do a frozen food basket filled with frozen homemade meals, or a basket with simple ingredients and simple recipes.


Know that whatever you choose, your new baby gift basket will be a hit!