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DIY Baby Shower Ideas

A collection of 10 easy and low-cost DIY ideas to create a memorable boy baby shower, using simple materials and a soothing color palette.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 guests
Course: Decoration, Party Planning
Cuisine: DIY, Event
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Decoration Supplies
  • 1 roll Blue crepe paper and tissue paper
  • 1 roll White and kraft paper
  • 1 pack Cardstock or thick paper
  • 1 pack Wooden skewers and toothpicks
  • 5 jars Small jars or mason jars
  • 2 cups Candy, popcorn, or simple snacks
  • 10 Balloons (assorted blue tones)
  • 10 Baby-themed cutouts or stickers
  • 10 Clothespins or binder clips
  • 2 Cheap frames for photo booth props
  • 1 String lights (optional)
  • 5 stems Fresh or fake flowers (simple stems)
  • 1 Basic food ingredients for snacks and dips

Method
 

Preparation of Decoration Ideas
  1. Cut tissue paper into rectangles.
  2. Stack 8-10 sheets of tissue paper.
  3. Fold tissue papers like an accordion.
  4. Tie the middle with string to form a pom-pom.
  5. Fan out each side and pull layers to form the pom-pom.
  6. Hang pom-poms from the ceiling or above the table.
Balloon Cluster Backdrop
  1. Inflate balloons in three sizes and assorted shades.
  2. Tape the balloons in a rectangle shape on the wall.
  3. Fill gaps with a few small pom-poms or tissue stars.
  4. Add a garland or a kraft paper sign in the center.
Centerpieces
  1. Clean mason jars and wrap twine around the top.
  2. Fill jars with candy, small snacks, or simple flowers.
  3. Attach a small label with a clothespin saying 'Baby Boy.'
Photo Booth Setup
  1. Use a cheap picture frame or create one from cardboard.
  2. Decorate the frame with cutouts, ribbons, and stickers.
  3. Add props on sticks like a mustache, bottle, or hat.
  4. Place the photo booth frame near a plain wall for photos.
Snack Labeling
  1. Cut cardstock into small rectangles for food labels.
  2. Write the name of each snack clearly on the cards.
  3. Place labels on the table near each dish.
Gift Table Setup
  1. Cover a small table with a clean cloth for gifts.
  2. Add a sign and a pen for guests to write cards.
  3. Place a jar with notes or wishes for the baby on the table.
Candy Station
  1. Use different jars for various candies and snacks.
  2. Stick labels on each jar for organization.
  3. Group candy by color to enhance the display.
  4. Keep a small scoop or tongs for each jar.
Game Station Setup
  1. Print or write simple baby games like 'Guess the name'.
  2. Put game materials in a basket for guests to use.
  3. Set a small prize for the winner of the games.
Thank You Tags Preparation
  1. Cut small cards from cardstock for thank you tags.
  2. Write a short thank-you message on each card.
  3. Attach tags to small favor bags with candy or gifts.

Notes

Store unused paper decorations in a dry box. Leftover snacks should be kept in airtight containers for freshness. Homemade dips can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.