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Here’s a quick run down of where I sourced the “supplies” that helped make the baby shower such a festive affair.

Color Blocked Bamboo Utensils created using this tutorial
Stripey straws from Shop Sweet Lulu
Year of the Dragon Wooden Block by bysimple

Stork Dragon Note cards by Chloe Marty
Envelopes created using this tutorial
Custom Baby Dragon Watercolor by Feather Wrum

This was our “activity” for the shower. I’m not big on games, so I opted for this note card table instead. I laid out blank cards with instructions for guests to write Geraldine a note to read during her first year of motherhood. Envelopes were labeled with when G should open the card, i.e. Day 1, Week 8, Month 3. She now has a stack to read after baby arrives!

The sign read: “WRITE A NOTE FOR THE MAMA-TO-BE! 1. Write Geraldine a note to read during her first year of motherhood, re: happy thoughts, inspiration, advice, encouragement… your call! 2. Stick your note in an envelope. 3. Label the envelope with the day you want Geraldine to open the note, re: Day 1, Week 12, Month 6”

Stork Dragon Cake by Sara Miller Cakes
Design inspired by Chloe Marty’s invitation
Year of the Dragon Wooden Block by bysimple

I tried not to go overboard with the dragon theme and just have touches of dragons mixed with playful pops of color and accents. Success, yes?

Photos: Courtesy of Ashley Weeks Cart