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Hosting a baby shower on a budget can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to plan baby shower snacks, drinks, and games – there’s also all that decorating to do! Thankfully there are plenty of easy, DIY baby shower decorations that will make your shower look amazing without breaking the bank.
We’ve got 35 creative DIY baby shower decorations to help get you started, plus tips to help you avoid getting overwhelmed. Whether you’re planning a baby shower for a girl, a boy baby shower, or just keeping it gender neutral, you’re sure to be inspired.
Tips to Remember When Decorating a Baby Shower on a Budget
Between the excitement of celebrating a new addition to the family as well as gathering friends and family together – it’s easy to go overboard with your DIY baby shower decorations. Here are a few things to remember when you’re picking out your decor:
- Make a plan. Keep yourself organized by claiming your free copy of our printable one-page party planner at the bottom of this post. It’s designed specifically for DIYers in mind, with sections to plan out your prep time and budget.
- Think about your space. Will it be indoors or outdoors? How many guests will you have? What does the space look like already? With this in mind, you can start planning what spots you can emphasize, and which areas need to be covered.
- Remember the weather. If you plan to have any of your baby shower outdoors, have a backup plan for bad weather. For example, table confetti is cute but how else can you use it if the weather is windy outside?
- Sometimes it’s better to spend a tiny bit more. Dollar stores are fantastic for parties when you’re on a budget, but sometimes their products aren’t worth the savings. If you’re using their products to create something new (like a tablecloth backdrop, or paper flowers) make sure to check out the tutorials linked below to see dollar store items in action.
- Get creative with what you already have. There are so many ways to shop your home for party decorations. Chances are you already have a lot of what you need – it just takes a little imagination to see it in a new light.
- Consider having a party theme. There’s no rule that you have to have a themed baby shower. However, it can make choosing decorations and food a little easier. If mom-to-be is on a budget, consider coordinating the party theme with the baby’s nursery. This way decorations can be reused as bedroom decor.
- Keep it simple. The more complicated the DIY party decorations are, the more time and money you’ll spend. Stick to a few simple, elegant decorations that you can easily put together. And don’t forget, sometimes the most beautiful decoration is something natural or organic, like fresh flowers.
Above all, have fun! Planning and decorating for a baby shower should be enjoyable – remember to take the time to savor the process. Now let’s get to the fun part – the baby shower decorations!
Budget-Friendly DIY Baby Shower Decorations
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DIY Braided Plastic Tablecloth Party Backdrop
When it comes to decorations, a DIY backdrop is always a great way to go. Not only is it affordable, but you can also customize it to fit your party theme. To make things even easier, I've done the research with years of experience to help make sure your backdrop looks beautiful every time!
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Flower Favor Box
I'm a big fan of using party favors that also double as party decor. And if you're hosting a baby shower, tea party, or garden party, then you'll definitely want to include these 3 dimensional DIY flower favor boxes.
They're the perfect size to add to each place setting for a sit down luncheon or to place on a tiered tray for a stunning presentation.
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DIY Balloon Arch {Tips + Tricks for Beginners}
If you have a large space to decorate and want to really make a statement, then a balloon arch is just the ticket. There are plenty of kits out there to match just about any theme, but before you get started you'll want to check out these beginner tips and tricks to make sure your balloon arch turns out just right.
Don't forget to see these 7 Ways to Decorate with Balloons without Helium
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How to Make Tissue Paper Pom Poms (and When to Buy Instead!)
Big or make them small, tissue paper pom poms are a cheap and easy party decoration that packs a punch. Here you'll learn how to make 4 pom poms from one pack of tissue paper.
To make it even better, we compared DIY tissue paper pom poms to Dollar Tree and other store bought versions to see what is best for your schedule and budget.
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Blank Editable Spring Flowers Party Sign
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Whether you use the built in editable fields in Adobe Reader, or simply upload the file to Canva to add your own text, this gorgeous sign is an inexpensive and pretty way to display a special message for your guests.
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Chalk Painted Jars
Using chalk paint to transform jars into a variety of colorful vases can give you a surprisingly gorgeous centerpiece for hardly any money. The finished vases can be handed out as party favors or stored and used to decorate another time.
Use those old mason jars you've been holding onto, save up your prettiest jam and jelly jars for a few weeks, or even grab some inexpensive jars from the dollar store to make your own version of this fun DIY.
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Coffee Filter Garland
Who knew that a pack of coffee filters and a bit of food coloring could create something so pretty? I strung together a couple hundred coffee filters with monofilament to create this fluffy garland, but you can make all sorts of other crafts like coffee filter flowers, buntings, and wreaths.
Learn how to Make Dyed Coffee Filters right here
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Ruffled Fabric Garland
A ruffled fabric garland is a beautiful way to add an elegant touch of color and texture to your baby shower decorations. Best of all, you don't need a sewing machine or any other special tools to make one that matches your color scheme perfectly.
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Decorate with Pine Cones
If you're hosting a fall baby shower, then nature will be your best friend! You can use pine cones and acorns to create beautiful, rustic decorations like this pine cone wreath.
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Hang a baby clothes garland
A baby clothes garland is a beautiful and colorful way to add a touch of whimsy to your baby shower decorations. While you can choose to have store-bought onesies hanging at your party, you can save some money by turning it into a party craft.
Simply grab a couple packs of inexpensive white onesies and have your guests decorate them during the party. Then hang everything up for sweet and sentimental DIY baby shower decor.
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Editable Hand Drawn Buntings and Balloons Party Printables
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I have to admit...I'm kind of in love with this party printables set. The hand drawn style of the balloons and party pennants are perfect for baby showers and little kids parties.
The 18 page printables package includes banners in four colors, party circles, table tent food labels, bag toppers, and two editable signs! Best of all that this set is digital, which means you can print as many (or as few) as you need.
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Rose Gold and Pink Table Confetti
This is a fun and easy element that you can add to your tables or any decorative surface for your party.
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Marimekko co*cktail Napkins
These napkins from renowned Finnish design house Marimekko are fun and light, perfect for a baby shower! Larger-sized napkins are also available in the same pattern but with red flowers.
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Oh Baby Plates and Napkins
No matter what theme you go with, these plates and napkins are a cute option for your party! This set comes with dinner plates, cups, and napkins for 24 people.
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Polka Dot Streamers
A fun streamer set set makes a quick and easy backdrop for your party. Hang it behind your party tables, use it as garland on the front of the tables, or even hang it from the ceiling to decorate the 'fifth wall'.
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Yellow and Pink Floral Party Printables
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The combination of pale yellows with varying shades of pink is a simple and elegant choice for summer baby showers. This reusable party printables set includes party circles, a pennant banner, bag toppers, and editable signs in two sizes.
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Fairy Lights
Add some twinkle to the party when you mix some fairy lights into your party decorations. These are LED so you don’t need to plug them in. They can be used to hang between two spaces, on a wall or ball them up to illuminate glass lanterns.
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Tissue Paper Pom Pom Balloon Weights
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A cute way to add some color and textures to your party table without a lot of work! Order some of your favorite themed balloons or stick with a simple color palette instead.
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Free Luau Party Printables
Baby showers don't have to be all pastels all the time. Luau parties are a popular choice for co-ed summer baby showers, and call for plenty of bright, happy colors.
The easiest DIY baby shower decorations for a luau theme? This set of free luau party printables! It includes banners in two sizes, party circles, table tent food labels, bag toppers, and two editable signs!
You might also like these 25 Luau Party Ideas to Steal from a Professional Event Planner
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Blue and Pink Poppy Party Printables
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If you're hosting a spring or summer party, you're going to love this blue and pink poppy printables set. It includes 12 pages of garden themed printables to decorate for your party - including banners in two sizes, cupcake toppers, party circles, and table tents. Plus, there are two editable signs included so you can personalize them for your event.
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Bowtie Napkin Wraps
Don't be fooled by the name, these napkin wraps work well for both boy baby showers and baby showers for girls. They're also a fun way to make it easy for guests to grab their eating utensils, while adding a touch of personality to your party table.
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Baby Shower Party Decorations Botanical Baby Shower Party
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These decorations would work great for a variety of different party themes. Whether you’re choosing a boho party, a jungle theme, woodland animals, or simply a gender-neutral theme. There are multiple components so you can pick and choose which items you want to have instead of having to buy a bundle that you only use a few items from.
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Large Paper Flowers
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A really beautiful way to add some color and design to empty walls, these flower decorations are a great option. They’re available in a variety of colors so you can pick based on your party theme.
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DIY a Chalkboard Welcome Sign
Do you have a kids chalkboard easel sitting around? It's a fantastic way to make a big splash at your baby shower entrance. And if you have terrible handwriting, don't worry. You can see here how we used vinyl and a Cricut cutting machine to add a beautiful message to our chalkboard with very little effort.
(Want to see some other chalkboard welcome signs? You can check out this luau party welcome sign, another welcome sign for a Frozen themed luau)
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DIY Tissue Tassel Garland
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You only need colored tissue paper, string, and scissors to make your own custom tissue tassel garland!
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This Adorable Butterfly Garland is Perfect for Spring and Summer Decor
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This adorable butterfly garland is perfect for spring and summer decor. Here's how to make it for your home or an upcoming event.
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Baby Shower Table Centerpieces
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DIY flower bouquets are a great way to add some color and decoration to your party table without spending a lot of money. Add the "Oh Baby" flower pick to the centerpiece and you have the perfect DIY baby shower decorations a budget.
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DIY Baby Blocks
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DIY giant baby blocks filled with balloons are a great way to add some color and decoration to your baby shower. Use them as decor next to the party buffet, on the front porch to welcome your guests, or as part of a photo booth setup. You really can't go wrong with them!
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Done for you Baby Shower Blocks
Love the idea of DIY baby boxes, but it looks like too much effort? This set of done-for you boxes is inexpensive and is neutral enough for any baby shower. Simply add your own balloons to match your color scheme.
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Gold Baby Shower Foil Stamped Photo Booth Props,10 Ct.
These are a fun activity as well as decoration. Buy a few sets and put them into vases that can go on tables throughout the room. Guests can use them to take candid pictures or they can simply be a fun centerpiece idea.
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Hand Dyed Doilies
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Doilies aren't just for grandmas anymore. Paper doilies can be used to create any number of crafts, like flowers, banners, confetti cones, or even a full sized table backdrop.
To make them even more unique and personal to your party, you can learn how to hand dye white paper doilies with food coloring.
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3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers
If you need to make a bunch of centerpieces fast then this the tutorial for you. These small centerpieces are perfect as a quick way to add a pop of color and texture to your DIY baby shower decorations and would be simply adorable made with the hand dyed doilies from above.
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DIY Onesie Baby Shower Garland
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Love the idea of a bunting made out of baby onesies, but can't afford to blow the budget on baby clothes? This fun DIY tutorial uses fabric to create a mini baby onesie bunting that has the same effect for a fraction of the cost.
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Safari Baby Shower Centerpieces
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Here's a fun dollar store craft for a safari or zoo themed party: Jungle animal cutouts poking out of pots decorated to feel like an African jungle. They're a fun addition to your buffet or as table centerpieces for a sit down affair.
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Simple DIY Castle Diaper Cake (That Will Wow Your Guests)
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DIY diaper cakes are a great way to add some decoration to your baby shower, while creating something that mom-to-be can use for the baby. But you're not limited to a simple tiered diaper cake...you can make it to match just about any theme! For example, this DIY diaper cake is made to look like a castle. It even has turrets!
As you can see, there are many budget-friendly DIY baby shower decorations you can make. Just remember the tips we shared up above: 1) Make a plan, 2)think about your space, 3) cheaper is not always better, 4) shop your home first, 5) consider having a party theme, and 6) keep it simple.
If you do all of those things, you’ll be sure to throw a beautiful baby shower that won’t cost a fortune.
Don’t forget to grab your free copy of our free printable party planner snapshot pagethat will help you manage all the major details in one spot.
Download your copy now and don’t forget to tag us in photos when your party is done!
