THE STORK THEME
What a better way to announce the special delivery of a new baby than with the stork theme.
Ever since the ancient times the stork has been a symbol of childbirth, to this day parents around the globe still tell their children that storks brings babies into the family to avoid the real reason!
I know I used it with my son when my daughter was born.
The stork story is very cute if only childbirth were really that Easy!
I like this theme for 2 reasons, if the couple does not know if they are having a boy or a girl, this is the perfect theme to choose for any gender and second you will have an abundance of supplies to choose from since the stork theme, among other baby shower themes, is one of the most popular for a baby shower.
When planning the baby shower stork theme, think of all the steps you need to touch before you start. You will need stork decorations, the fun games, the delicious food and beautiful favors to send your guests home with.
I know it seems like a lot, but good planning is the key.
Look below, I have ideas for all venues.
THE STORK THEME DECORATING TIPS AND IDEAS
The stork alone says it all, and it is gender neutral.
I am crazy about the color combo of baby blue, yellow and pink together. Take those shades of colors and apply them throughout your space with balloons, centerpieces and table settings.
This theme is very well suited for a stork diaper cake. By using the theme colors, add all your diapers together and form a couple of tiers, use a plush stork in the middle of the diaper cake and then just have fun with it, don't be afraid to add stuff like hooded towels, small baby items including baby bottles, baby rattles with the stork theme, maybe add a few small nests filled with eggs.
The stork theme of all the baby shower themes is absolutely perfect for a stork yard sign to announce the coming event, check your local area for sign rentals, it will cost less to rent and the sign will look more professional.
Bird's nests are also a nice addition to the plan, add chocolate eggs in them and rest the nest on a cloud made by using several cotton balls to get a thick, fluffy cloud look.
Another great idea for a nest is to use dye to color a few eggs and simply rest the eggs on a bed of feathers and add a nice bow to finish the project. Adorn your tables with these nests. It's elegant and yet so simple, I added a picture to show you.
Hang a nice baby shower wreath on the front door garnished with baby items with the help of floral wire, do not forget to add a stork in the wreath to emphasize the theme.
Give the wreath to the guest of honor when the party is over
THE STORK THEME RECIPES
STORK POMEGRANATE MOUSSE
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups peeled pomegranate
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 package of plain gelatine
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp mint leaf
strawberries for garnish
Preparation
Mix the sugar, water and pomegranate seeds in a sauce pan.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Reduce to a purée, strain and add the dissolved gelatine and set aside.
Beat the egg whites with the sugar.
In another bowl, beat the whipping cream stiffly.
Add the pomegranate coulis, lemon zest and mint.
Beat to make the mixture stiff.
Gently fold the egg whites into the whipped cream.
Pour the mousse into the dessert goblets.
Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Garnish each mousse with strawberries and mint leaves.
CITRUS ANGEL STORK FOOD CAKE
Ingredients
1 Grapefruit, sectioned
1 Orange, sectioned
1 angel food cake
Preparation
Slice cake
Garnish with grapefruit and orange sections and serve
MOUSSE LAYERS
Ingredients
1 cup vanilla custard/pudding
1 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread
1 tsp chocolate liqueur
1 tsp orange zest
2 tsp orange liqueur
1 tbsp raspberries, mashed 2 hazelnut cream rolls Fresh raspberries
1 tsp chopped hazelnut
Preparation
Evenly divide cold custard in three bowls.
Add chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate liqueur into one bowl and mix.
Mix orange zest and 1 tsp orange liqueur into second bowl.
Mix mashed raspberries and 1 tsp orange liqueur into third bowl.
Prepare 2 x 2 oz. glasses by carefully layering the three custards in the following order: chocolate hazelnut, orange, and raspberry.
Be careful not to touch the inside side of the glasses.
Serve with hazelnut cream rolls and herbal tea.
Garnish with raspberries and chopped hazelnuts.
THE STORK THEME INVITATIONS
Set the stage by creating invitations like the stork theme. Add your personal touch with a little customization, accessorize with ribbons or small stork ornaments.
For an image use stickers, stamps, graphics you can downloads off the Internet or embossing which is a very elegant way to go. Craft stores have cute shower embellishments for card making if you want to spend just a little more.
You could also just buy your invites, when it comes to storks you have a lot to choose from, you can pretty much call it the emblem of childbirth, which makes it a very special delivery!
THE STORK THEME GIFT IDEAS
Gift giving is the ultimate reason why we have a baby shower in the first place, to shower the parents-to be with practical gifts and gifts they will cherish forever.
We all want to find the perfect gift that will make you the hit of the event.
A cute gift to blend well with the stork theme is a gift basket, simply fill a beautiful wicker basket with a stuffed stork and load it up with baby care products and don't forget the big bow in front of the basket.
Another great idea for a gift is to create a large nest that you will sit on a table where your guests comes in, invite each of them to bring a small unwrapped practical gift such has pacifiers, grooming kits, gift certificates, baby socks, rattles and other small baby items. At their arrival, your guests can drop their items in the large nest. This will make a nice centerpiece and will be very practical for the guest-of-honor to bring home.
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