We’re embarking on a safari adventure today, thanks to Dawn of Not Just A Mommy and this super fun, and totally, DIY jungle-themed baby shower she threw for her sister-in-law. Fun animal prints, faux jungle creatures and kraft paper turned a local gym into an African safari where guests enjoyed games, gifts and goodies… all perfectly fit to the theme!
Each guest received a wooden berry box (purchased from one of my favorites, Garnish!) filled with their activity supplies for the day and a candy banana favor made by Dawn. Seriously, how cute are they!? To keep the kids busy, Dawn filled boxes (also from Garnish) with shortbread cookie letters for a few “Unscramble the Words” games.
The party hostess wasn’t the only one that got creative here… the guests were asked to hone their artistic skills too! Everyone was invited to decorate a onesie using various fabrics (which Dawn pre-lined with fusible interfacing) and cookie cutters as stencils. After they cut out their designs, all they had to do was iron on their creation to a onesie and they’d made an adorable, and very useful, gift for the new little one!
I love the jungle-fied milk and cookies bar Dawn created. An array of flavored milks and lots of safari-themed cookies graced the table. Mini cookies were even added to the cupcakes (decked out in animal print, of course!). Paper & Pigtails created the cutest labels to mark each delicious treat.
Fittingly, a safari theme nursery is planned as well. If it looks anything like this party, I’d certainly be happy sleeping there!
Participating Vendors
Party Design & Photography: Not Just A Mommy
Safari Printable Paper Goods: Paper & Pigtails
Gable Boxes, Clear Labels, Paper Straws, Wooden Berry Boxes & Wooden Spoons: Garnish
Banana Candy Mold: Home Cake Decorating Supply Co., Seattle
Ribbon, Fabric & Fusible Interfacing: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store
Kraft Paper: Packaging Specialties
Block Letters, Giraffes, Acrylic Boxes & Cookie Cutters: Michael’s
Crafting your own event details? The craft supply guide has all the supplies you’ll need! Or perhaps you’re looking for something handmade for your upcoming party? Head on over to the handmade vendor guide, too!
Meghan says
I LOVE the banana favors. Can you tell me how you made the banana’s?
Kelly says
Hi Meghan!
Dawn used a banana shaped chocolate/candy mold to make them (She bought hers at the Home Cake Decorating Supply Co. in Seattle, but you can purchase them online too). You can buy yellow candy melts at a local craft/party supply store and then melt them, fill the molds and let set in the fridge according to the instructions they come with! Hope that helps!
Joyce says
The details of this safari baby shower are wonderful. I especially like the jungle table display and “create a onezie” idea.
Mel says
I wanted to order the banana molds but I don’t see where I can order online?
Kelly says
Hi Mel! Dawn purchased the molds at a local shop, but here’s a link to order them online: http://www.amazon.com/BANANA-Flowers-Fruits-Vegitables-Chocolate/dp/B000EI3YEM
Happy crafting!
Kelly
Mel says
Thanks Kelly! I have another question, what size is the berry box used? I love it and looks great on the tables.
Kelly says
They are the pint size ones! You can get them right here: http://www.thinkgarnish.com/store/pint-size-wood-berry-box-4.25×4.25×2.5.html
Mary Kay says
Silly question but how do you put the two banana halfs together??
Kelly says
Hi Mary Kay! Dawn left these bananas flat bottomed, so the two halves were not put together. However, if you’d like to make the full “3d” banana, I imagine you could fill half and put it in the freezer until it’s just set. Then remove, fill the other half and “close” the mold with the already set half on top. Flip it over (so the set half is now on the bottom) and allow to fully set in the freezer. You may need to clean off some of the excess spillover as you remove it. Hope that helps!
Kelly
Nicole says
I love the milk filled glass bottles, where can I find those? !
Kelly says
Hi Nicole!
I’m not sure exactly where Dawn purchased the bottles, but you can find very similar ones at both IKEA and Crate & Barrel! Hope that helps!
Kelly
Nicole says
@ kelly. Thank you soooo much!!!!!
I appreciate it…..l loooove crate and barrel!
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regina says
Hello,
Do you know how much chocolate you used to fill the banana molds.
Karen Buckley says
Hi Kelly, I am looking for help on where to purchase the plastic containers that you used for animal cracker favors with pink striped ribbon. My daughter’s baby shower is at the end of this month and I am hoping to make them.
Great ideas and thanks for your help!
Karen
Kelly says
Hi Karen, thank you for your message. I’m glad you liked the animal cracker favors idea. They are very cute and easy to make. You can purchase the containers from here https://amzn.to/3DZmsmf.