DIY Baby Shower Decorations That Look Professional
Budget-friendly decoration ideas that don't look homemade.
DIY decorations can save hundreds of dollars — if they're done well. Here are decorations you can make yourself that actually look professional.
Balloon Garland
Cost: $20–30 | Time: 60–90 minutes
Buy a balloon garland kit on Amazon with coordinating colors. Inflate balloons to varying sizes, thread onto the strip, and add greenery. Hang over the gift table or dessert station. This creates a huge visual impact for minimal cost.
Flower Arrangements
Cost: $25–40 | Time: 30 minutes
Buy 4–5 Trader Joe's bouquets ($5–8 each). Trim stems, split into smaller arrangements, and put in mason jars or simple vases. Add ribbon around the jars. This beats $60 florist arrangements and looks just as good.
Printable Banners and Signs
Cost: $5–15 | Time: 20 minutes
Buy printable templates on Etsy ($3–8), print at home or FedEx on cardstock, cut and string together. Make signs like "Oh Baby," "Welcome," or a custom name banner.
Photo Display
Cost: $10–20 | Time: 15 minutes
String twine or ribbon across a wall, clip baby photos of the parents with mini clothespins. Guests love seeing baby versions of people they know. Add a sign: "From bump to baby."
Table Centerpieces
Cost: $3–5 each table | Time: 10 min per table
Options:
- Books stacked with flowers on top
- Mason jars with floating candles and baby's breath
- Small potted succulents (doubles as favors)
- Vintage baby bottles filled with flowers
Backdrop for Photos
Cost: $15–30 | Time: 45 minutes
Hang a white sheet or fabric backdrop, add tissue paper pom-poms or paper flowers. Or use a balloon garland as the backdrop. Designate this as the photo area.