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DIY Children's Baking Themed Party Ideas

kids’ baking themed party ideas

1. it’s a wrap

Line your counters and floors with plastic wrap, parchment or wax paper to make cleanup a breeze.

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2. you are here

Prepare a chef’s station for each guest featuring an apron or chef’s hat and a sturdy stepstool so they can easily reach any ingredients and cooking implements.

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3. a measure of preparation

Set out pre-measured ingredients as well as any mixing bowls or cooking tools at each station.

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4. no sharp edges

Look for recipes that don’t require any slicing and dicing with sharp knives, or simply pre-slice your ingredients before the little ones arrive.

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5. take five

Schedule a break or two (maybe while the frosting is setting or the cupcakes are baking) featuring a fun activity, or just time for the kids to run outside and play. Remember, you want cooking to be festive and fun, not an ordeal.

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6. double the fun

Make sure you cook enough food so that the kids can eat some right away, as well as take some home to show off to their families.

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7. go with the flow

Expect that something will go wrong and be ready to roll with it. Don’t let a little spilt milk or burnt toast take away from the fun times.

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8. have a back-up plan

Pre-make a secret stash of the food you’re cooking and store it in the fridge, either to serve as a model for the kids, or to handout in case the kids’ batches are inedible.

Onesie Baby Shower Cake Recipe

onesie baby shower cake recipe

what you’ll need

makes approximately 12 mini cakes

• 2 packages white cake mix (plus ingredients needed for mix)
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup milk
• Onesie cookie cutter
• frosting (homemade or purchased) for crumb coating
• Odense Marcipan
• blue food coloring
• decorating tools
• powdered sugar
  

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let’s do it

• mix cake following box instructions
• bake in two 12″ square cake pans; let cakes cool completely
• cut out onesie shapes with cookie cutter and place in refrigerator for 10 minutes
• make frosting by beating powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract and milk until completely smooth, scraping down sides of bowl often (you can purchase icing to save time)
• ice cake with “crumb coat” by applying thin layer of frosting evenly over cakes
• place in freezer for 15-30 minutes; add second layer of frosting and harden cakes in refrigerator for 10 minutes
• color Odense Marcipan with food coloring, adding in small increments until desired color is achieved
• roll out about 1 cup of marzipan to ¼” thick on counter lightly dusted with powdered sugar
• drape over cake and trim around edges with pizza cutter; repeat with each cake
• detail cakes with fondant utensils
• use small end of piping bag tip to make rings for buttons
  

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DIY Gifts For Grandma At Baby Shower

DIY baby shower gift for grandma

what you’ll need

• wooden picture frame
• Mod Podge
• selection of colorful paper strips
• decorative accessories eg. twine, buttons, clothespins, lettering, custom message or photo etc.
• hot glue gun and sticks or crafting glue
• photograph or message

let’s do it

• take glass and backing out of frame
• apply layer of Mod Podge to frame then apply paper strips
• allow to dry
• apply final layer of Mod Podge to seal paper to frame
• let dry completely
• glue any decorative touches such as ribbons, clothespins or rope
• let dry
• insert picture or personal message
  

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DIY Baby Shower Invitations Instructions

DIY baby shower invitations instructions

What You’ll Need

• Heavy card stock
• Craft paper
• Vintage baby photos
• Washi tape
• Glue dots or hot glue
• Baby-inspired stickers
• Baby-inspired scrapbooking supplies
• Hot glue gun and sticks

Let’s Do It

• Keep in mind that your invitations are like snowflakes–no two are the same!
• Cut card stock into desired shape and size
• Score, crease and fold invitation in half
• Use craft paper to mat invitations
• Create embellishments in the shape of your card (like the baby bottle)
• Use vintage photos or scrapbooking supplies to decorate the front
• Add washi tape for a pop of color on photographs
• Use hot glue to secure heavier items
  

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DIY Onesie Baby Shower

onesie baby shower bunting

What You’ll Need

• Plain white onesies. You will need enough to create the desired length bunting and one extra for each guest to decorate
• Blue fabric markers
• Ribbon
• Buttons
• Scissors
• Needles and thread
• Twine
• Clothes pins

Let’s Do It

Garland

• Cut a piece of twine to your desired length and hang on the wall
• Design the onesies you want to display (see instructions below)
• Secure onesies on the twine with clothes pins, spaced equally apart

Onesies

• Distribute a onesie to each guest
• Use fabric markers to create designs and illustrations on the onesie
• Use ribbon to make bow-ties and faux pockets
• Attach desired accessories, such as buttons and ribbon to the onesie with needle and thread. This will prevent materials from separating from the fabric (and avoid a choking hazard)
• Present the mom-to-be with a new wardrobe for her lil’ peanut
  

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