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Homemade Baby Shower Favors
Whether you are planning and hosting a baby shower for someone or you as the expectant mom are hosting your own shower, you will want to include favors. There are many places both on the computer and local retail stores where you can buy your own favors. However, homemade favors are a fun idea and people enjoy the personal touch when you make it yourself.
Anything edible is sure to be a hit with your guests. You can make candy by purchasing candy forms and lollipop sticks at your local craft store. They are very easy to make as all you need to do is melt the chocolate pellets into the candy forms. You can buy different types of chocolate and decorate them too.
Cookies are also a great baby shower favor. You can make simple sugar cookies in the shape of baby themed items like baby buggies, teddy bears, ducks, etc…Both of these projects are inexpensive to do. They are also a great idea if you want to include an older sibling in on the fun. It will help them to feel more connected to the new baby and a part of the festivities.
Adding a personalized ribbon with the name of the new baby is another way to further personalize your favor. Print shops and online stores carry these items as well as bags you may want to use to put your candy or cookies in.
Keepsake items are a great homemade baby shower favor. If the shower is going to be close to Christmas you can decorate ornaments to give as favors. You can choose plain blue or pink balls and add personalized ribbons to them. Painting them will also add a creative touch to your favor.
Another great favor idea is to make picture frames. You can purchase plain ones at your local craft or hobby store. Decorate them with paints or stickers. Keepsake items like these will appeal to your guests as well as leave a lasting memory of your baby shower. Soaps are yet another creative baby shower favor that’s easy to make yourself. You can purchase soap molds at craft stores. Once finished you can put them in cellophane wrappers and tie them with colorful ribbon.
These are just a few ideas of favors you can make. As you can see there are endless possibilities when it comes to making your own homemade baby shower favors. Most projects are easy to make and inexpensive. You’ll be pleased by the reaction of your guests when they see your favors. Most of all, you’ll have had fun making them! |
