Baby Shower Cake Ideas for a Boy Sports

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Are you in the midst of planning a baby shower and don't know where to start? Or maybe you're looking for tips on how to host a virtual baby shower? We've rounded up the best baby shower ideas that are creative and positively adorable for the mom-to-be in your life. These ideas will not only shower the future mom in gifts aplenty, but will also keep guests entertained with fun, fresh ideas.

These decorations, treats, and favors pair perfectly with baby shower games too. Guests will love posing for photos in front of the DIY floral wall and getting busy with the onesie decoration station. Brighten up your tables with beautiful flower arrangements and centerpieces. Maybe some of the decorations can even be included in the baby room decor, such as the wall of wishes for the baby or the colorful bunting on the walls.

In addition to appetizers and savory snacks for guests munch on, bake up some baby shower-themed cake recipes and cupcakes. There are also creative ways to serve drinks, like the "mom-osa" station where you can break out your best mimosa recipes (and non-alcoholic recipes for the mama). Whether the shower is for your sister, best friend, sister-in-law, or any other important woman in your life, you'll definitely throw an unforgettable party with this list of best baby shower ideas.

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Art Bar Blog

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Wishes for Baby Clothesline

Sarah Hearts

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Personalized Welcome Banner

These sweet printable banners will give a charming welcome to guests.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

SHOP TWINE

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Lovely Indeed

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Aspen Jay

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Bunny Balloon Guest Book

Turn your guest book into a piece of art with this cute idea that lets guests sign their name on one of the balloons.

Get the tutorial at Aspen Jay.

SHOP CARDSTOCK

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Polka Dot Chair

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Onesie Decorating Station

Select a handful of stencils for guests to choose from and let them get to work creating adorable, personalized onesies!

Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.

SHOP ONESIES

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Pizzazzerie

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Baby-Size Bubbly

Splits of Champagne are party favors your guests will actually want! Make yours even more memorable with customized labels.

See more at Pizzazzerie.

SHOP LABELS

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Strawberry Chic

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Hula Hoop Sign

This blogger calls her stunning sign the "easiest DIY." You can customize your own to feature different faux flowers and colors.

Get the tutorial at Strawberry Chic.

SHOP HULA HOOPS

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The DIY Lighthouse

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Halfpint Design

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Mommy to "Bee" Theme

This punny play on words can be incorporated into nearly every aspect of the shower—like with these super sweet favors.

See more at Halfpint Design.

SHOP JARS

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Everyday Reading

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Tons of Treats

There's no need to serve a full meal at your celebration. A buffet of sweet treats—especially bite-size—will be satisfying.

See more at Everyday Reading.

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This Vivacious Life

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Creative Wife and Joyful Worker

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Hostess With the Mostess

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12th and White

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Stay Subtle

You don't have to go overboard with the theme. This Minnie Mouse-inspired party features understated—and utterly stunning—items.

See more at 12th and White.

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Drink, Food, Juice, Non-alcoholic beverage, Mimosa, Vegetable juice, Punch, Wine cocktail, Health shake, Brunch,

Crisp Collective

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Mom-osa Bar

Get the bubbly flowing with Champagne, various juices, and fruit for guests (set some sparkling water aside for the mom-to-be!).

Get the tutorial at Crisp Collective.

SHOP DECANTERS

Food, rubber ducky, Toy, Dish, Cuisine, Comfort food, Easter, Duck, Ducks, geese and swans,

Tidy Mom

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Ducky Baby Shower Punch

Blue Kool-Aid gives this punch the look of bath water while a mix of sherbet and ginger ale ensures there are plenty of "bath bubbles."

Get the tutorial at Tidy Mom.

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Bouquet, Blue, Flower, White, Cut flowers, Rose, Plant, Rose family, Flower Arranging, Petal,

Grateful Prayer Thankful Heart

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Pretty Providence

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Courtney Whitmore of Pizzazzerie.com

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Pick a Cute Theme

Here's a finger-lickin' fun idea for a baby shower theme! Courtney Whitmore, author, creative stylist and digital influencer at Pizzazzerie.com, and her friend Jenni Thigpen threw a B(A)B(Y)-Q party—a clever take on BBQ—for their expecting friend Ashley Seth. "We decided on a couple's shower since all of our husbands are great friends," Courtney says. "We all love barbecue and we knew the guys would appreciate the food choices!" Who wouldn't? See more of this adorable baby shower.

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Brian Woodcock

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Throw an Ice Cream Social

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Johnny Miller

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Make a Candy Bar

As either self-serve favors or a candy bar, elevate bulk candy by decanting it in handsome jars wearing old-school labels. Download our PDF of six different labels, including this one, here. Print onto card stock and cut out the labels. Then use an X-Acto knife to create slits, as shown, and slide a ribbon through the slits for hanging.

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Laura Moss

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Decorate with Budget-Friendly Blooms

Bright centerpieces in varied shades of pink make a bold statement: It's a girl! A few budget-friendly blooms that come in shades of pink include lisianthus, carnations, and ranunculus. Hosting a shower for baby boy? Try casual arrangements of bluebonnets, hydrangeas, or blue sweet peas.

RELATED: 6 Unique Baby Shower Gifts

SHOP PINK VASES

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Janis Nicolay

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Host an Outdoor Picnic Shower

If the weather's nice, consider a backyard picnic decorated with paper lanterns. Green and blue dominate the color palette for an outdoor "boy" baby shower.

SHOP PAPER LANTERNS

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Johnny Miller

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Set Out Food Buffet-Style

Sure, flat platters and trays will serve food, but they certainly won't display it. For a festive food spread, entertaining expert Amy Atlas ups the visual drama by varying heights, like the footed compote and cake stand at left.

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Laura Moss

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Throw a Party on Your Back Porch

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Frances Janisch

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Make Creative Centerpieces

Give cake stands get a new purpose by placing colored floral domes on them. To make this centerpiece, cut the bottom of a foam ball, so it sits flat. Then soak it in water for 30 minutes before inserting the flowers.

SHOP CAKE STANDS

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Courtesy of Glorious Treats

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Create a Cute Buffet Backdrop

These adorable paper polka-dot garlands are the perfect backdrop behind a buffet table. Or, hang them from the ceiling as streamers!

Get the tutorial at Glorious Treats.

SHOP GARLAND

Floral centerpiece

Polly Wreford

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Make Your Own Vases

Floral foam and glass marbles aren't the only ways to hold flowers aloft. Instead, a bunch of vintage milk bottles gives this arrangement—featured in Decorating with Flowers by Paula Pryke—its structure. Simply line up nine same-size vessels in three rows of three. Then wrap gardener's twine around the grouping twice and tie the ends. Finish the blooming display by placing two to three stems in each container.

Smart idea: Separate the milk bottles and flowers afterwards to give to your guests as party favors.

SHOP BOTTLES

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