
Modern & Creative “Bubbles” Baby Shower
I’m BUBBLING with excitement that Jenn asked me to share with you today the “She’s going to POP” bubbles themed baby shower that I helped host back in the Fall. The design elements of this baby shower manage to combine two worlds…modern & chic with a touch of playful whimsy; the perfect combination for a stylish mom getting ready to experience the magic of motherhood!
Party elements and decor were centered around the “bubbles motif” invitation I designed and the focus was completely on playing off of the word “POP“.
So hold onto your head as you preview the rest of the party photos…it just might “POP”from all of the FUN inspiration as you float through the rest of the party details…*wink*
(pics coming in Part 2)
PARTY DETAILS…
When my sweet friend Bre approached me with the idea of hosting a “She’s going to POP” baby shower for her childhood best friend, Jen, she expressed wanting the shower to be unique/original and something Jen would never forget.
After some research online I came to the realization that the theme wasn’t as unique/original as we had originally thought. So…taking the creativity to an entirely new level – I suggested tying everything in with bubbles – something I hadn’t seen done yet and would still allow us to keep with the “POP” theme she was hoping for.
With a clean & simple invitation design and a modern color palette that we selected from Pantone’s 2010 Fall Fashion Report…we were ready to get started!
With my passion for sweets, I immediately began dreaming of the dessert table. However, I was suddenly feeling pressure to perform after Bre shared with me the fact that the mother-to-be was a former finalist on the “Next Food Network Star”…*gasp* Luckily for me, Jen’s “food forte” is more savory than sweet – so the pressure was off just a teeny…tiny…bit. *wink*
By focusing on Bubbles and the word “POP” for every element of the baby shower, we had so much fun pulling off a very clever theme, as well as creating a day the mother-to-be would always remember!
DESSERT TABLE
Backdrop:
- coordinating paper plates as well as clear plastic plates were used to mimic the bubbles on the invitation.
- a piece of white V-groove paneling from a hardware store served as the foundation for the backdrop.
Desserts:
Clever/playful food choices incorporating the word “POP” were used throughout the dessert table and included:
- custom 2″ soda POP flavored lolliPOPS
- bubble cupcake POPS – made with cherry soda POP
- POP’ems
- POP in your mouth” mini whoopie pies (my recipe HERE)
- Jello custard POP shots – used for the translucent effect of carrying the bubble theme into the dessert table. (based on this how-to)
DECOR
- a bubble machine located just outside the entry door was used to greet guests as they entered the shower.
- lolliPOP tree centerpieces were used on the guest tables. (inspired by this post)
- wishing tree using iridescent ornaments collected the wishes for the baby.
FAVORS
- “bubble” bath
- 2″ custom lollipops used in the centerpieces
FOOD
- an assortment of salads including strawberry salad with POPPY seed dressing
BEVERAGES
- soda POP selections and water served in corked glass containers labeled with custom coordinating wraps.

- Invitation/Party Printables – Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design
- 2″ lollipops and candy droplets for cupcakes: Vintage Confections
- Mini Cupcakes: Cupcake Delights
- Designer Oreo Cookies: Sweeties by Kim
- Lollipop Tree Centerpieces: created by the shower hostess – inspired by this
- Pastry Pedestals (holding mini cupcakes) – Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design
- Bubble Bath Jars – Ikea
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Jen
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Lovely! where is the jello shot pedestal from? so cute!
Sweety Tumber –
The stand holding the jello was borrowed from my favorite local cupcakery. I wish I had a resource for you – I know those stands can get quite pricey
Where did you get the trays that are holding the jello custard POP shots. I just love it. Please let me know either through this post or email me at raiza.calderon24@gmail.com. Thanks!
I would love to know too!
yes, please share that info. It is amazing!
Hi everyone…
The stand holding the jello was borrowed from my favorite local cupcakery. I wish I had a resource for you – I know those stands can get quite pricey.
So cute & creative! Where did you find that acrylic tiered stand??!
LOVE this party! When I first saw it I just kept staring at the backdrop thinking “THOSE are PLATES?!!!”Really fantastic party all the way through!
LOVE this!! The colors are great!
who knew paper plates on the wall could look so…not cheap! love the colors and tying in POP to everything!
I love this theme…. One of the cutest baby shower themes I have ever seen.
Amazing! Loved everything about this shower. And yes, please tell us where you found that acrylic stand! It’s perfection.
I’d love to find out the technique on the jello “shots”… such an awesome idea!
B-Lynn…
The trick to the jello custard shots is to lay your shot glasses on their side while filling them – using a muffin pay or mini loaf pan. Pour in the jello and let the layer “firm”. Then do the next layer. I used a dropper tool for more precise filling.
There’s a link mentioned in the post for the recipe I based my jello shots on.
I hope that helps.
This is great! I love bubbles.- Sarah http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
Super cute theme and the color palette is awesome!!
Super cute! Love the color palette!
Wooooo! that’s awesome concept “she’s about to pop ” :) damn cute!!
oh my! … love the colours, the ‘wall of plates’ idea is just great! great pick as always
What an awesome theme! I love the details!!!
This is a great idea. It would be perfect for a coed or surprise gender baby shower. The colors and designs are perfect for spring and very neutral.
LOVE THIS! What a fantastic color scheme and buffet spread.
Thanks for all of the wonderful feedback everyone. I sincerely appreciate all of the positive vibes…I hope I’ve answered the questions about the jello stand and the technique for creating the shot glasses.
Feel free to email me directly with any other questions:
pnpflowers@live.com
The jello custard pop shots look amazing!!!
Thank you for sharing~~
Such a cute and creative idea!
I love everything about this theme!!
Whats the link for the invites?
Hi Tanisha –
It looks like Jessica’s etsy shop (where the invitations are sold) is temporarily closed until late April. You could try messaging her on etsy though to see what her availability is or if she’d still be able to customize that one for you – unless you don’t need them until May :) Here’s the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/penandpaperflowers?section_id=7043524
Cheers,
Jenn :)
Great party! Love all the fun details, especially the creative menu. Could you please share a source for the jello (shot) glasses? Thanks!
Great theme! I just recently found out about your wesite and I love it. Where did you purchase the clear decoration balls? The ones inside the cupcake bowls?
I love this theme so much!!! very creative! Two questions; What is on top of the cupcakes? Jelly beans? And… How did you make the lollipop trees as the centerpieces?
This is GREAT!! How in the world did you get ALL of the colors to match for the paper plates..invites…lollipops….etc? PLEASE SHARE!
I am doing this same theme for my daughter in law’s baby shower, but mixed with the bubble theme. Please share where you found bubble bath in colors to exactly match your color scheme.
love the colors, where can I get the dots for the cupcakes?