Need cute/creative way to display baby shower gift

MJCF

I've been invited to a baby shower and have been instructed not to wrap the gift.  It says, "The adorable baby gifts will be put on display - so no need to wrap in any way - a ribbon or twine will do just fine, leaving us free to visit and dine!"  So I'm assuming the mom to be won't be spending any time unwrapping anything?!  This seems strange to me but I guess that's for another post.

My question...what is a cute/creative way I can present my gift?  I'm most likely doing a bunch of small things, think teethers, burp cloths, etc. so of course I immediately think wicker basket. However, if no one is wrapping anything I'm worried I'll be walking into a room full of wicker baskets.  One thing I thought I could do is get some cute fabric to go with the nursery theme and line my wicker basket so that maybe she'll keep mine and use it in the nursery.  I just don't want to send her home with one of 35 wicker baskets.  Thoughts?  Ideas? 

Thanks!

oh, and I'll take thoughts on the not opening gifts thing too.  Never been to a shower where I was asked NOT to wrap my gift.  I love wrapping things haha

laney75

Get one of those fabric bins or fabric-covered cardboard bins (Target, BRU, etc) and throw everything in there.  (even better if you know the colors of the nursery) so she can use it.  I was given a couple with baby shower gifts (standard wrapped gifts) and still use them.  

I think it is somewhat rude to give specific instructions to guests about what to do with their gifts, but whatever... I like wrapping gifts too.   

CountryMile

The only thing I can think of was a friend of my gave my best friend baby clothes on a clothes line.  She used ribbon and little clothes pins.  Not sure how that would work with your items.  Sorry I am not much help.  

MJCF

eta: my computer sucks.  It posted a half post here so I deleted because the full reply is below.

JessesGirl&MackenziesMom

One of my aunts put a bunch of gifts in a cute laundry basket that I now use all the time for DD's clothes. It was awesome! :-)

In that situation, I would be tempted to put the gifts into a diaper cake. I agree with you that there will probably be a lot of wicker baskets.

MJCF

laney75:

Get one of those fabric bins or fabric-covered cardboard bins (Target, BRU, etc) and throw everything in there.  (even better if you know the colors of the nursery) so she can use it.  I was given a couple with baby shower gifts (standard wrapped gifts) and still use them.  

I think it is somewhat rude to give specific instructions to guests about what to do with their gifts, but whatever... I like wrapping gifts too.   

Good idea.  I have a fabric bin I believe from Target that I use all the time.  I'll go see what they have. 

Also, I'm not a fan of games at showers, but I do enjoy watching the guest of honor open gifts.  I take time picking out my gift and I want to see the person open it.  Not just walk by it while its just naked on a table for everyone to see.  lol

MJCF

CountryMile:

The only thing I can think of was a friend of my gave my best friend baby clothes on a clothes line.  She used ribbon and little clothes pins.  Not sure how that would work with your items.  Sorry I am not much help.  

That's cute.  I could work that in some way I think!  I have some ideas how to make that work.

laney75

MJCF:

laney75:

Get one of those fabric bins or fabric-covered cardboard bins (Target, BRU, etc) and throw everything in there.  (even better if you know the colors of the nursery) so she can use it.  I was given a couple with baby shower gifts (standard wrapped gifts) and still use them.  

I think it is somewhat rude to give specific instructions to guests about what to do with their gifts, but whatever... I like wrapping gifts too.   

Good idea.  I have a fabric bin I believe from Target that I use all the time.  I'll go see what they have. 

Also, I'm not a fan of games at showers, but I do enjoy watching the guest of honor open gifts.  I take time picking out my gift and I want to see the person open it.  Not just walk by it while its just naked on a table for everyone to see.  lol

I agree!  The gift giving can be fun to watch (although long if there are a lot of guests), especially when they open yours.  I have started giving a homemade floor blanket as part of my gift and I love seeing them open it (my last one given, my friend didn't realize I made it... ha ha).  Anyway, hope you have fun.  Report back on how it goes without all the gifts wrapped.  So weird!

MJCF

I'm planning on making a couple things as well.  It seems weird to write in the card, I made items a, b, and c. for you.  It seems equally as odd to grab her in the middle of not opening things and say, "just so you know I made these for you". 

MJCF

JessesGirl&MackenziesMom:

One of my aunts put a bunch of gifts in a cute laundry basket that I now use all the time for DD's clothes. It was awesome! :-)

In that situation, I would be tempted to put the gifts into a diaper cake. I agree with you that there will probably be a lot of wicker baskets.

I like that idea too, if I can find a small laundry basket.  My items will look lost and sad in a big basket ha

MJCF

MichelleLeigh13:

I like the fabric bin idea.  We have several and love them.  You could also give a clear tupperware bin - Target has cute options.  You can never have enough bins.

I have heard of people doing no gift wrap if the soon to be mom is eco-friendly.  Maybe she just doesn't want to throw away all of that paper.  If that is the case, you could "wrap" the gift in a baby blanket with a big bow.

ETA:  Or a tote bag

yes, no, and yes!

Love the clear bin idea.  Always good for something.  Either to hold not yet needed items or to put away things the lo outgrows which we know happens fast.

It's not an eco-friendly decision but I can see why it would be requested if that was the case.

On the tote bag theme, I was thinking of getting one of those canvas tool bags with all the pockets and stuffing that. 

Decisions, decisions.  I love this board.

The_Jen626

MJCF:

I'm planning on making a couple things as well.  It seems weird to write in the card, I made items a, b, and c. for you.  It seems equally as odd to grab her in the middle of not opening things and say, "just so you know I made these for you". 

Hang a little tag on it that says "made with love by Michelle" or something.

Hope2Have

I love the idea... maybe she is like me and the thought of being the center of attention while unwrapping ang having to be "excited" about each one is stressful... I hated it. But also seems rude to expect gifts without being willing to suffer through it to take time to brag on it and thank each person...