A sports theme baby shower is not just for mothers who are expecting baby boys. It can be a creative way to incorporate the father-to-be and his interests into the baby shower experience as well. A sports theme shower is also an excellent alternative for any expectant mother who has a passion for sports or even just a specific sports team. By using personal sports equipment or borrowing sports memorabilia from friends or family, a sports theme shower can be a fun and affordable alternative to a standard baby shower.
Instructions
1. Set the stage with the invitations. Long before arrival at the shower, guests should be made aware of the theme by receiving sports-related shower invitations. In addition to providing basic event details, this will also allow them to make creative purchases that reflect the theme.
2. Color coordinate balloons, streamers and paper products. If the theme is generic sports, such as basketball, football, baseball and soccer, hang brightly colored streamers and tie color coordinated balloon bouquets to trophies or bats to serve as table centerpieces. Also, match napkins and additional paper products with decorations. If the theme is for a specific sports team, use the team colors for inspiration.
3. Personalize tablecloths or cloth napkins with iron-on transfers. Print sports related pictures or the logo of the favorite athletic team onto transfer paper from a home computer. Iron-on transfers to tablecloths or napkins for use during the party. Since logos are copyrighted, be sure not to give any items away with a professional team logo for legal reasons.
4. Add personal (or newly purchased) sports equipment for decoration. Placed strategically on top of tables or at various places throughout the party room, sports equipment will instantly convey the sports theme while also creating impact and conversation pieces. Tennis rackets, baseball bats, baseball gloves, hockey masks or sticks, soccer balls, volleyballs, footballs or sports jerseys are all excellent items that can be used as decorations. Additionally, sports-related items such as trophies or medals can be used on table tops.
5. Use hats, pennants and jerseys as a banner. Attach jerseys, ball caps, pennants, sports-related baby clothes, sports baby rattles and other general sports memorabilia to a clothesline with clothespins and string across the room for instant sports ambiance.
6. Ask for autographs from guests. Use any piece of sports equipment, such as a football or bat, to serve in place of a traditional guest book. Ask each guest to sign their name with a black permanent marker or give well wishes to the new baby.
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