30+ DIY Baby Shower Ideas for Girls on a Budget

Nothing shows the expecting mom how much you care by making a gorgeous present of your own! So whether you want to make a cute little gift, some adorable decorations or whip up some fabulous treats, we’ve put together 35 stunning baby shower ideas that will give you loads of inspiration!

1. Hot Air Balloons

Sweeten up baby shower decorations with these adorable hot air balloons!
View Tutorial Hot Air Balloons

2. Adorable Napkin Dresses

Tutorial Adorable Napkin Dresses

3. Floral Balloon Arch

Make a whimsical arch from balloons and faux flowers for your guests! This couldn’t be easier to make.
View Tutorial Floral Balloon Arch

4. Floral Letters

Say it with flowers! This doubles up as a lovely décor item for baby’s nursery!
View Tutorial Floral Letters

5. DIY Unicorn Paper Lanterns

Learn how to make these awesome unicorn centerpieces using just dollar store items!
View Tutorial DIY Unicorn Paper Lanterns

6. Cute Ballet Dancer Fork

Buy on Amazon Cupcake Liners | Pink Forks

7. Baby Shoes Favors

Tutorial Baby Shoes Favors

8. DIY Baby Headbands

Tutorial DIY Baby Headbands

9. Sparkle Star Garland

Awesome for a twinkle twinkle themed bay shower, you could attach this to helium moon balloons for an even cuter look!
Tutorial Sparkle Star Garland | Buy on Amazon Star Punch

10. Kisses Game

Such a simple but fun game, you can use any candy you want and the person who guesses right or closest guess wins the jar!
Tutorial Kisses Game | Buy Supplies on Amazon Guess Cards | Hershey's Kisses

11. Floral Ice Bucket

Make your table and your bottle super pretty with a floral ice bucket.
Tutorial Floral Ice Bucket | Buy on Amazon Ice Bucket Mold

12. Advice for Mom and Dad

Invite guests to offer some words of wisdom to the parents-to-be.
Tutorial Advice for Mom and Dad | Buy Supplies on Amazon | Advice Cards | Multipurpose Metallic Paper |

13. Basket Full of Laundry Items

Create a baby laundry basket, topped off with a cute little washing line!
Tutorial Basket Full of Laundry Items | Buy Supplies on Amazon | Laundry Basket | Wood Craft Dowels |

14. Picture Frame Guestbook

This is a guestbook and advice and memory frame all in one.
Tutorial Picture Frame Guestbook | Buy Supplies on Amazon | Gold Frame | Mini Clothespins |

15. Chalkboard Favor Sign

Grab your guests attention by making a customized chalkboard sign to let them know where to get their favors.
Tutorial Chalkboard Favor Sign | Buy on Amazon Framed Chalkboard

16. Photo Booth Frame

This frame is an ideal backdrop to create perfect memories, all the better if you have a Polaroid camera!
Tutorial Photo Booth Frame | Buy Supplies on Amazon | Foam Poster Board | Gold Stickers

17. Name Blocks

Oversized blocks spelling out babies name, what a perfect backdrop!
Tutorial Name Blocks | Buy on Amazon | Shipping Boxes

18. Mommy To Be Ribbon

Make mom feel really special by making her this customized mommy-to-be corsage.
Tutorial Mommy To Be Ribbon | Buy on Amazon | Pink Ribbons

19. DIY Ombre Glitter Champagne Bottle

Tutorial DIY Ombre Glitter Champagne Bottle

20. How to Make a Onesie Bouquet

Tutorial How to Make a Onesie Bouquet

21. Mimosa Bar

Tutorial Mimosa Bar

22. Spray Painted Mason Jars with Glitter

Tutorial Spray Painted Mason Jars with Glitter

23. Nutter Butter Babies

Here’s a super quick baby shower treat you can make in under twenty minutes with just a few ingredients.
Tutorial Nutter Butter Babies | Buy Supplies on Amazon Nutter Butter Cookies | Wilton White Candy Melts

24. Looking Glass Mason Jars

No party would be complete without mason jars and flowers.
Tutorial Looking Glass Mason Jars | Buy on Amazon Looking Glass Spray Paint

25. Vintage Gumball Machine

This super cute gumball machine would look great for a candy bar.
Tutorial Vintage Gumball Machine | Buy on Amazon Chalk Marker Set