<a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0981-21.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1189" alt="sprinkle invite" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0981-21.jpg" width="500" height="476" /></a>
<p style="text-align: center;">The sprinkle shower is a new concept to me, something I had never heard of until I saw it pop up on moms' sites and Pinterest.  At first, I thought, "Who hosts a sprinkle?" Then, later, "I do.  That's who.  What a fun excuse for a party!"  In case you still have no idea what I'm referring to, a sprinkle is a small shower thrown in honor of someone who is pregnant with their second child.  Typically, the party is given when the gender of the second child is different than the gender of the first -- when new clothes are a must.  Kelsea, one of my dearest friends from high school, and I have a longstanding tradition of celebrating together.  I catered her college graduation party (before I kept e-records of such things), made her 30th birthday cake, her <a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/113-wedding-bells">wedding cake </a> (and <a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/125-gratification">here</a>) and the cake for her <a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/347-hello-kitty">first baby shower</a>.  It was so much fun to put together this sprinkle with her mom.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1028-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1177" alt="sprinkle" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1028-2.jpg" width="328" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've amassed quite the collection of party ware over the last couple of years, and I was happy to be able to reuse mason jars, table cloths, vases, cake stands, and parasols.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1040-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1182" alt="sprinkle, it's a boy" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1040-2.jpg" width="500" height="336" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I think it is pretty obvious what flavor bun is in the oven this time around.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1002-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1174" alt="balloon wreath - boy baby shower" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1002-2.jpg" width="500" height="466" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Can't wait to reuse this balloon wreath for O's 3rd birthday party.  She has requested a Cookie Monster theme, and I figure all I need to do is replace the bows with Cookies!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0990-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1173" alt="rain boot vase, baby shower" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0990-2.jpg" width="348" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We saw this cute idea for a flower vase on Pinterest and instantly fell in love with it.  Not only are the rain boots great for the sprinkle, but the mom-to-be can take them home &amp; use them for her little one....eventually.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1036-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1181" alt="blue candy" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1036-2.jpg" width="372" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">O helped me fill these vases :)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1006-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1175" alt="cloth diaper cake" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1006-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've made a <a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/771-diaper-cake">diaper cake</a> before, but I used disposable diapers.  Cloth diaper cakes are a little different but still pretty easy.  <a href="http://www.diaperjungle.com/make-a-cloth-diaper-cake.html">You can put one together with only 12 inserts</a>, keeping the cost reasonable.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1032-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1179" alt="7 layer salad" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1032-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can never go wrong with the old-school classic <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/08/layered-salad/">7-layer salad</a>.  The best part is that you assemble the whole thing the night before the party and are free to tend to last-minute items the morning of your event.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1034-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1180" alt="sandwiches" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1034-2.jpg" width="318" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And, don't be afraid to cheat a little.  Since things have been a little crazy for us (in the 2 week wait of our first IVF cycle), my co-host and I decided to purchase pre-made sandwiches from <a href="http://caseysfoods.com/">Casey's</a> -- excellent decision on our part.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1031-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1178" alt="sandwiches" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1031-2.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Simply remove purchased items from the tacky plastic trays and place them on a fancy cake stand, and Voila!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0975-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1171" alt="duck cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0975-2.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For dessert, we had chocolate cupcakes with blue buttercream.  This was my first time sculpting fondant.  While the ducks do look a little bit like they were born in Chernobyl, I think the overall effect was pretty cute.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0970-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170" alt="sprinkle cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP0970-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And, of course, they tasted incredible.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1083-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1188" alt="frosting face" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1083-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sign of a good cupcake, right?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1071-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1184" alt="sprinkle" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1071-2.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mom, dad, and big sister opened all of their gifts.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1074-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1185" alt="big sister" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1074-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Big sister clearly has mixed emotions on the subject.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1076-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1186" alt="baby sprinkle shower" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1076-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1053-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1183" alt="sprinkle" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1053-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">But, she sure did love sitting in mommy's (shrinking) lap to open all of the cards.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1024-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1176" alt="sprinkled with love" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1024-2.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Party guests took home a tiny mason jar of sprinkles as a thank you.  (The themed labels came from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/simplysweetness">Simply Sweetness</a>.)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations, Kelsea &amp; Ryan...can't wait to meet your little guy!</p>