Kara's Virtual Baby Shower!

Hi there! Come on in my virtual guests & have a seat! Hi Kara! (Hi tiny-Spencer-who-is-still-being-handmade-in-his-mommy's-tummy!)

This pic is a 10 month old Nikki ready to get this party started!!!!

Please put a name tag on so we all know who we all are...

Kara's well on her way to having that kidlet soon. Oh, by the way--did you know that an elephant is pregnant for 640 days? So don't feel bad Kara, the "day" will be here before you know it! 99 days left!!

Speaking of babies...my twin nieces wanted to stop by & say hello! Please meet Abigail & Ruth...

On the buffet table there are an assortment of goodies to eat. Grab some munchies & punch. An appetizer you won't want to pass up are these Ham & Cheese Puffs. These are awesome little treats because they're easy to make & you actually freeze them & then pop them in the oven when you're ready! Bake ahead treats rock! (I couldn't find a picture of them on the internet. Probably because they get eaten so fast that no one has a chance for a photo!)

Ready for a game!? This is the ever-popular "Guess the Baby Food" game. I have taken pictures of 9 different baby foods. A list, in random order, can be found below the pics. Leave your guesses in the comment section.

Here are your baby food choices, in no particular order: peas, carrots, guava, prunes, peaches, sweet potatoes, papaya, bananas, applesauce.

And there will be a winner! I will place all the correct guessers in a hat & draw a name to receive

these lovely bits from WhiMSy love: a "Sassy Brooch" made of vintage buttons & vintage fabric, a wee blueberry pie magnet, a 4 pack of 1" vintage fabric pinback buttons AND a pack of those insanely awesome "fast-light" candles. Remember those from my wee one's 'tiny party'? (I have been DYING to share them. I went back to the store & bought the 10 remaining packs they had!) If there are LOTS of players, I'll draw a second name for something fun too!

And now for some gifties!!! Kara, I made a super sweet Wee Skullie Onesie for your little guy from WhiMSy love. It's embellished with vintage fabrics. It's a little larger in size, so he'll have to wait to wear it until he's a wee bit bigger.

And this small envelope accordion book is yours to keep.

It's filled with notes for you to fill in as a keepsake.

For dessert I baked up some mini frosted chocolate brownie bites. I couldn't resist the naked baby toppers. Yes, I do realize it does look a bit on the creepy side. But just go with it.

Thanks for coming to Kara's shower! Baby showers are not a familiar thing in the UK, so this is extra special that you all stopped for a visit & some fun! Love you Kara--& your little "bump" too! To make things less confusing we're asking that if you are hosting a baby shower on your blog for Kara, that you leave a link on her blog so there is one location to find all the fun! CLICK HERE for more wee fun!

I'll be gone tomorrow (Oct 2nd) & returning on the 5th of October! (Texas here I come!!!!!) So, the winners will be revealed on Monday the 6th. (You can vote until midnight on the 5th PST!)See you then!! (Oh, & Kara--I'll ship your package when I get back too!)

Surprise Virtual Baby Shower!

The Blogger Babes are super happy to announce a virtual baby shower for one of our own--Kara (a.k.a. "The Duchess")!!! This has been a surprise announcement for Kara until today. (**Surprise Kara!!!**)

OK, so the virtual baby shower will be held on October 1st--& you're ALL invited! I'll be having games & prizes & other fun stuff on that day to celebrate my blog buddy's preggo tummy & the soon-to-be-arrival of her wee son! The other hostesses are Christine, Laura & Bella Enchanted. They'll be having prizes & fun also!

We'd like to have as many blog peeps as possible joining in on the fun, so if you'd like to be a part of it just post a baby pic of yourself on your blog on Oct. 1st. (And leave a comment here on that day to let me know you'll be partying with us!) You can host a blog shower for Kara on that day too--if you want. It doesn't matter if you know Kara or not. Baby showers can be lots of silly fun & babies are worth celebrating!

Christine made our baby shower blog button, so feel free to copy & paste it to your blog too!

**P.S. Forgive the construction---I'm trying to get my blog all sassy & neato...It's a work-in-progess. I'll let you know when it's done!

UPDATE: I'll be mailing a package to the U.K. to Kara on October 1st & there's plenty of room in the box for others to send something too! If YOU'D like to include a handmade (or other) item please email me for my addy. I'll be revealing the gifts to Kara on my blog on the day of the virtual shower-- along with your name, link & shop name (if you have one). I'm trying to lure you in with the free advertising. Is it working?? Yay for cute baby gifties!