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ready to POP shower

Since we met, my friend Allison and I have been wanting to throw a party together. Our friend circles don't overlap very much, but we are both good friends with Brittany, a dear friend (who is also an amazing photographer!) and pregnant with their first little one. We knew as soon as she told us she was expecting that we would be throwing her a shower together.
Our shower theme- "She's Ready to Pop!" 
Menu: POP rocks, lolliPOPs,  jalepeno POPpers, homemade POP tarts, soda POP candies, rice crispie treats (you know- snap, crackle and POP), ring POPS, tootsie POPS...
...cake POPs
....and my personal favorite, a POPcorn bar. 
decor: strands of balloons (cause they pop), loads of tissue ball pom poms (hung in clusters to resemble fireworks popping in the sky), "pop" labels (they were everywhere!) and a sign celebrating our little guest of honor- Cooper Ames

favors:  bubbles in our shower colors. (yes, because bubbles POP!)
shower "game": In lieu of a guest book, we printed cards with different things to "hope" for little Cooper (I hope you become, I hope you feel, I hope you never, I hope you always, etc.) and had guests fill out their hopes for the little man and sign their names. We displayed these wishes on ribbons in the entryway.
What a fun day celebrating this new life- can't wait to meet him!

28 comments:

  1. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    DO you guys host baby showers for a living? This is seriously the cutest thing ever!!! You had me hooked with Cat & the Hat - and now this?!! Amazing!

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  2. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    That shower is fantastic! I love your popcorn bar!

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  3. JillFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    My blogger friend and neighbor (http://salutations-mayt23.blogspot.com/) sent me this post today and I have to say that I'm just in love. I love the containers or popcorn, I love the colors, the theme, the name... everything!

    So sweet!

    http://bambinoclark.blogspot.com/

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  4. Emily @ LaForce Be With YouFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    This is SUCH a cute idea!! You thought of everything! What are those drinks you served?

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  5. SuzanneFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Wow! What a party! I love everything about the food and decorations -- lucky, lucky girl to have friends like you!

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  6. Macey at Olivia RennFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    LOVE this!

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  7. BethanyFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love these ideas!! Especially the "I hope you become..." etc. cards. What a sweet keepsake!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    oooh i love it!!! you girls know how to have a party. the popcorn bar is my favorite part! did you make all of those flavors? share the recipes, please!

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  9. Amy Ro.February 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    This is gorgeous and so out of the box, I love it all!

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  10. TashaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    You are seriously so clever. I adore this theme. So so darling. (And thank you Kirstin for your email back :)!)

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  11. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I'm fairly positive this is the cutest shower I have EVER seen. I love the colors and the attention to detail and all the fun food! I want to replicate it in every single way. But no one around here is ready to pop!!!

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  12. DaciaFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a FUN idea for a shower! Love all of it!

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  13. Katie's how toFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Oh my, this is absolutely beautiful...how great to have friends like you!!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Awwwwwwwwwwww....this is so beautiful to see and fun to imagine :D

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  15. Kalleen at Second StreetFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I think this might be my favorite shower EVER. I can't wait to copy you.

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  16. Kalleen at Second StreetFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    of course I won't do it as well.

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  17. ChiaraFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Absolutely darling! I might have to steal some of these ideas for a baby shower in late spring. A POP theme is just genius! Thank you for sharing this beautiful event.

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  18. It's A Priceless LifeFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What an original idea. And executed brilliantly!! I.LOVE.it!!!
    Shantel @
    www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

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  19. mr. + mrs. drageFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Yes please share the popcorn and drink recipes...and where I can buy that invitation!!! This is the cutest idea! tdrage@gmail.com

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  20. Brittany SchwaigertFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love love love this! Is that popcorn from Popcorn Girl Vegas? I saw her recently and can't wait to try her stuff at my next party!

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  21. The HodsonsJune 16, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Love your shower! Just wondering where you got the embellishments for your tags. Please let me know :)
    saras8152003@yahoo.com

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  22. JenniferJuly 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Are any of your printables or the invite available for download?
    I love them and would love to use this theme for a shower!
    jenniferjd@fourtrucking.com

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I am throwing a baby shower for my sister and she is in love with this theme. Where can I find the invitations?? Please email me at sweethrt626@aol.com

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I am throwing a baby shower for my sister and this theme is perfect. Where can I find the invitations?? Please email me back at sweethrt626@aol.com

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  25. Kelsey McGregorSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This is an adorable idea! Could you email me where you found your invitations and the "pop" stickers? kelseyleighmcg@gmail.com

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  26. ksuchSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I absolutely loooove this idea!! So modern n perfect for my sisters second baby shower!! Could you send me the link to where u found the invites n the labels bc it def makes the shower complete!!! :) my email kaceydillow@gmail.com. Thank you :)

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  27. Lauren BryanDecember 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Love this, planning a shower with this theme and am in love with the invites, labels, etc. Where can I purchase/print those? laurenstair07@gmail.com

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  28. JessicaJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I was wondering where you got the printables and invitations! I am having a boy in March and I LOVE this theme! j_olsen09@hotmail.com
    Thanks!

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