Then an alternative came to mind -- why not do crafts instead? The future bride was an artistic type and most of the guests liked crafting. So out went shower games and in came the crafters.
To do crafts at a shower you need three things:
1. An instructor in the chosen craft
2. Supplies
3. A craft that can be completed in a short amount of time
We chose candle and soap making and cupcake decorating. Guests moved from station to station to create three different crafts.
Decorating the cupcakes was a great idea because it eliminated the need for a decorated cake and allowed everyone to participate in the process. We displayed cupcake creations on a stand. Baked cupcakes, frosting, fondant and decorations were provided. Then at the end of the event, everyone either ate or took home their creations.
Candle making was done by using beeswax sheets to roll candles. Participants chose their color and size and rolled custom candles of their own choosing. It was less messy than pouring candles, plus the microwave was busy melting soap for the third craft.
Soap making involved clear glycerin soap decorated with plastic letters (to spell words like "soap" or "wash") or a variety of plastic decoration in the bride's fall colors (leaves, pumpkins, etc.). Melted soap was poured into decorated molds and cooled while guests made other crafts and watched the gift opening.
The event was a hit with guests and the bride taking home handmade items as their party favors. Better yet was the absence of lame party games!
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