Shower the mother-to-be with books at a Book Themed Baby Shower and have guests place them inside this personalized book crate. This book crate does triple duty as a party decoration, a place to hold books that guests bring, and a thoughtful gift that the expecting mother can bring home to store all the new books. Make this sweet crate in just a few easy steps and download the Free Printable Book Cards to go with them!
Spray a light coat of white spray paint on the inside and outside of the wood crate to prime it. Once dry, spray paint a second coat and let dry completely.
Spray paint a coat of green spray paint then let dry completely. Paint another coat or two until the crate is completely covered.
Find the wood letters to spell out the phrase "Tell me a story." Use a glue gun to attach the letters to the front of the wood crate.
Display the personalized book crate at a Book Themed Baby Shower for guests to place the books for the new baby. Be sure to print the Free Printable Book Cards for guests to write down their wishes for the new baby with a personalized pencil. Cards can be glued inside the books that guests bring as a sweet reminder of that special day and the thoughtful friends who came.
See the entire Book Themed Baby Shower as well as the tutorials for Book Page Placemats and a DIY Mini Book Garland!