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Best DIY Baby Shower Decoration Ideas on a Budget

Vesna Saveva
Last updated: 2023/09/04
Vesna Saveva
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Do you sometimes have that moment when you see cute baby shower decoration ideas, and your heart simply melts?

Decorations are a crucial part of every gathering. And baby showers are one of the most joyful parties.

So, you probably want to make the guests feel festive and create a welcoming atmosphere by making DIY decorations.

In today’s article, we’ll show you some affordable yet creative baby shower decoration ideas that will surely brighten up the celebration.

How to Plan a Baby Shower

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A perfect baby shower demands perfect planning and organizing. Firstly, prioritize your budget. Then our job gets easier. You should decide:

  • The venue for the baby shower;
  • The date for the celebration;
  • Menu with food and beverages;
  • Guest list;
  • A theme;

Another notable thing is guest invitations. The good part about them is that you can make them by yourself.

paper, paint, simple decorations, and much love.

Also, you can keep the invitations handwritten since it adds a personal touch. One of my favorite DIY baby shower invitation ideas is cutting the paper into the shape of different baby items.

Choosing a Theme

When you want to come up with creative baby shower decoration ideas, you must decide on a theme first.

You can base your theme on many things, including your and your partner’s preferences, the baby’s gender, a holiday, etc.

By choosing a theme, you can limit yourself to the materials or colors you’d use for the decorations, making the process easier.

There’s a plethora of themes you can choose or come up with. So, here’s our list of eye-pleasing baby shower themes:

  • Nautical;
  • Princess tea party (my personal favorite); 
  • Mermaid;
  • Farm;
  • Astronaut;

Well, after picking out your theme and making your invitations, you can think about what truly defines your baby shower- the decorations.

DIY Decorations for Every Baby Shower

Now that you’ve chosen the theme for your baby shower, it’s time to create the essential DIY baby shower decorations.

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·         Balloon Garlands and Backdrops

Ballon garlands are one of the most eye-catching decorations at any party or gathering. They’re the most common place to take pics in front of as well.

Did you know that you can make these stunning backdrops at home? Just follow the next few steps:

  • Get balloons in a specific color palette according to your theme;
  • Get a balloon strip or twine string;
  • Blow up the balloons and tie them on the balloon strip;
  • Place the created garland using wire hooks;

·         Banners and Signs

Banners and signs are also memorable and attractive baby shower decorations. And you can easily make them at home!

Firstly, you can pick out large pieces of cardboard and cut them up to the size that you want. Next, you can wrap the cardboard piece with decorative paper with a color according to your theme.

Give the signs a special touch by adding baby stickers and writing witty sentences fitting for a baby shower, such as:

  • “My skin will be softer than marshmallows!”;
  • “I’m ready to listen to mommy and daddy! Or am I?“;
  • “Feed me some cake!“;

You can hang the banners and signs near the garland or around the venue where the baby shower is taking place.

·         DIY Gender Reveal

Crafting a creative way to make a surprise gender reveal can be a great decoration that also serves a purpose.

Make the gender reveal fun by adding pink and blue paper toppers on cupcakes, which also serve as a great baby shower favor.

Let your guests vote for what they think the baby’s gender is by throwing out the topper they think isn’t your baby’s gender.

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You can also craft a simple pinata to reveal the gender by taking a cardboard box and decorating it by gluing cut-up pieces of decorative paper on it.

·         Table Centerpieces

Now it’s time to decorate the tables where your guests will spend most of their time. So, you’ll have to get quite creative!

The easiest way to get inspiration is by sticking to the theme. If you have a summer theme, you can add beach balls, showers, etc.

You can also decorate the tables with fresh flowers. Studies have shown that flowers can make a person feel better.

Another witty and creative table centerpiece idea is adding baby items, such as diapers, baby powder, and other cute things.

Crafty Creations: Step-by-Step DIY Decor Tutorials

You’ve just made your essential DIY baby shower decorations. But now it’s time to make some other decorations.

·         Handmade Invitations

What’s better than a creative invitation? A homemade creative invitation. And they are easy and fun to make!

Just grab some decorative paper, pick out some cute decorations (like ribbons or glitter), and get creative! Adding personal touches like handwriting can also make your invitations more unique and charming.

·         Painted Jar Table Centrepieces

Now it’s time to decorate the tables where your guests will spend most of their time. So, you’ll have to get quite creative!

An ideal and budget-friendly way to make table centerpieces is by painting jars and filling them with real flowers.

You can paint the jars according to your theme, and decorate them with little sketches of baby items, or add cute quotes.

Also, according to experts, adding real flowers to your tables can create a cheerful and relaxing mood for your guests.

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·         Flower Baby Shower Guest Book

Get a piece of paper and some colored cardboard, and craft little cute flowers in different colors.

Leave the middle part empty and yellow, so your guests can write their names. Lastly, glue the flowers on the piece of paper.

And voila! Now you have the perfect DIY decoration that will also serve as a memory book for your baby shower celebration.

·         Diaper Cake 

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To top it off, it’s time for dessert. Make the cake on your own by using one simple ingredient- diapers!

Place diapers in a circle and tie them up with ribbons. Make three circles, all with different sizes, and stack them on top of each other.

Decorate the cake to your liking and make your guests laugh out loud at the dessert of your choice.

Making Budget-Friendly and Safe Games as Decorations

If you have children as guests for your baby shower, then it’s an ideal opportunity to make DIY games.

You can make these games by using simple materials you can find around your home or buy for cheap at the store.

Just make sure you don’t use any sharp or other dangerous object. Nobody wants the ambulance to come as a guest!

All things said, here is a list of our favorite DIY budget-friendly games you can make for your baby shower:

  • Diaper hunt;
  • Cornhole;
  • Horseshoes;
  • Twister;

Showcasing Your Love and Creativity: Capturing Memories

Lastly, your baby shower is a moment to remember. Modern technology has given us a way to save our moments forever.

So, make sure to take pictures of the best moments at your baby shower, which you can look back on in the future.

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