Planning a baby shower is such a joyous occasion, and creating unique, memorable favors is the perfect way to thank your guests for joining the celebration. Dive into these 21 DIY ideas that are sure to delight and maybe even surprise you!
1. Sweet Mason Jar Treats
Fill small Mason jars with your favorite homemade cookies or candies, and top them with a cute fabric square and a ribbon. I’ve done this several times, and it’s always a hit—plus, guests love the personal touch!
Some handy options:
- Small Mason Jars: Choose these stylish Mason jars to beautifully present your homemade cookies at the baby shower.
- Fabric Squares for Crafting: Add a cozy touch with these colorful fabric squares perfect for Mason jar lids.
- Decorative Ribbon Set: Elevate your jar presentation with vibrant ribbons. Perfect for adding a charming bow.
2. Decorative Honey Jars
Small jars of honey with wooden dippers make sweet gifts. Decorate with a gingham lid and a little tag that says ‘Thank you for bee-ing here!’
Check if these fit your needs:
- Mini Honey Jars: Create charming favors with these mini jars, perfect for filling with sweet honey delights.
- Wooden Honey Dippers: Enhance your honey jars with these elegant wooden dippers for a classic touch.
- Gingham Fabric Covers: Add a rustic charm to your jars with these gingham fabric covers in various colors.
3. Themed Favor Bags
Create favor bags that match the baby shower theme, filled with a mix of goodies from this list. It’s a beautiful way to tie everything together and leave a lasting impression!
Possibly helpful picks:
- Decorative Cotton Favor Bags: Delight your guests with these charming cotton bags, perfect for personalized baby shower favors.
- Lavender Sachets: Include soothing lavender sachets in your favor bags for a relaxing touch guests will love.
- Mini Wooden Keychains: Add a personal element with these cute wooden keychains, ideal for customizable favor bags.
4. Fragrant Lavender Sachets
Sew small sachets filled with dried lavender buds for a calming favor. I love using different fabric patterns to match the baby shower theme.
A few things you might like:
- Dried Lavender Buds: Enhance your sachets with these aromatic dried lavender buds for a soothing, natural fragrance.
- Small Fabric Squares: Create charming sachets using these assorted fabric squares that match your baby shower theme perfectly.
- Hemp Twine: Secure your sachets elegantly with this durable hemp twine, adding a rustic touch to your favors.
5. Gourmet Popcorn Bags
Fill cellophane bags with homemade popcorn and drizzle with chocolate or caramel. Add a ‘Ready to Pop!’ tag for a fun nod to the baby bump.
A few suggestions:
- Clear Cellophane Bags: Seal your popcorn efficiently with clear cellophane bags, adding a professional touch to your favors.
- Chocolate Drizzle Bottle: Easily drizzle chocolate over popcorn using this user-friendly squeeze bottle for a gourmet look.
- Twine for Gift Bags: Add rustic charm to your popcorn bags with this stylish and durable twine for tying tags.
6. Homemade Jam Jars
Fill mini jars with homemade jam. Adding a gingham lid and a cute label makes them not only delicious but also beautiful.
Check these products out:
- Mini Jam Jars: Get these mini jars and make your homemade jam gifts charming and practical.
- Gingham Fabric Covers: Add gingham fabric covers to your jars for that classic, rustic look everyone loves.
- Customizable Jam Labels: Personalize your jam gifts with customizable labels for a heartfelt touch.
7. Artisan Soap Bars
Melt and pour soap kits are easy to use, and you can customize them with colors and scents. Wrap them in wax paper and tie with twine for a rustic look.
May just do the trick:
- Melt and Pour Soap Base: Create custom soap bars effortlessly with a versatile melt and pour base. Perfect for beginners!
- Soap Making Colorants: Add vibrant colors to your soaps with easy-to-use colorants. Enhance the aesthetic of each bar!
- Essential Oil Set for Soap Making: Infuse your soap with delightful scents using these essential oils. Perfect for personalized creations!
8. Personalized Tea Blends
Fill test tubes with loose leaf tea blends, adding a personal touch with labels featuring the mom-to-be’s favorite flavors. I once paired these with tiny honey sticks, and they were a huge success.
Useful items to consider:
- Glass Test Tubes with Cork Stoppers: Enhance your DIY tea gifts with stylish glass test tubes for a personalized touch.
- Loose Leaf Tea Sampler: Discover a variety of flavors to create unique blends for a memorable baby shower favor.
- Honey Sticks for Tea: Add sweetness to your favors with convenient honey sticks, perfect with tea.
9. Customized Bath Salts
Create relaxing bath salts using Epsom salt, essential oils, and a few drops of food coloring. Pour into small jars and add a custom label—your friends will be pampered and grateful!
Might be a good match:
- Epsom Salt Bulk Bag: Experience ultimate relaxation with premium Epsom salts, perfect for soothing and relaxing baths.
- Essential Oils Variety Pack: Create your perfect aroma with premium essential oils, suitable for any mood or occasion.
- Glass Mason Jars with Lids: Seal your bath salts securely in stylish glass jars, perfect for gifting or personal use.
10. Custom Coffee Blends
Package a couple of tablespoons of unique coffee blends in small bags. This is a personal favorite, especially if you label them with cute names like ‘Mommy’s Morning Magic.’
Explore these options:
- Small Kraft Paper Coffee Bags with Tin Ties: Seal your custom coffee blends easily with eco-friendly bags that keep grounds fresh for longer.
- Coffee Scoop with Clip: Measure perfect servings every time and keep your coffee fresh with this handy scoop clip.
- Personalized Coffee Bag Labels: Add a personal touch to your coffee favors with customizable labels that impress guests.
11. Miniature Terrariums
Craft tiny terrariums with moss and small figurines in glass orbs. It’s a little piece of nature your guests can take home and enjoy.
Items that may come in handy:
- Glass Orb Terrarium Containers: Craft charming mini worlds with these elegant glass orbs. Perfect for showcasing miniature creations.
- Preserved Moss: Add lush greenery with preserved moss, ideal for bringing life to your terrarium projects.
- Miniature Figurines: Enhance your terrariums with whimsical miniature figurines. Create captivating scenes for your guests.
12. Mini Succulent Surprises
Mini succulent plants in tiny pots make for adorable and eco-friendly favors. Tie a personalized tag on each one, and you’ll have guests leaving with a little greenery to brighten their space.
You might give these a try:
- Mini Succulent Plants Set: Bring a touch of nature to your event with these charming mini succulent plants.
- Small Ceramic Pots for Succulents: Add elegance to your decor with these beautifully crafted small ceramic pots for succulents.
- Personalized Gift Tags: Create a memorable touch by adding personalized gift tags to your succulent favors.
13. DIY Scented Hand Sanitizers
Mix aloe vera gel with your choice of essential oils for custom hand sanitizers. Package in small bottles and label them for an on-the-go gift.
You might like:
- Aloe Vera Gel: Create soothing hand sanitizers with pure aloe vera gel for a refreshing, natural feel.
- Essential Oils Set: Enhance your sanitizers with delightful fragrances using a variety of essential oils.
- Small Refillable Bottles: Package your custom hand sanitizers in convenient travel-sized bottles for easy gifting.
14. DIY Lip Balm
Mix beeswax, coconut oil, and a drop of essential oil to make your own lip balm. Package them in little tins or tubes, and add a label for a polished finish.
Some ideas to consider:
- Beeswax Pellets: Craft smooth lip balms with beeswax pellets. Easy to melt and perfect for DIY projects.
- Organic Coconut Oil: Use organic coconut oil for nourishing lip balms. Adds moisture and shine effortlessly.
- Essential Oil Set: Add fragrance and benefits to your lip balm with a versatile essential oil set.
15. Personalized Matches
Design matchbox labels with a sweet message or the baby’s name. Pair them with a small candle for a cozy favor combo.
Consider these options:
- Blank Matchboxes for Personalization: Customize these blank matchboxes with your own design for a unique baby shower favor.
- Scented Tea Light Candles: Pair these scented tea light candles with personalized matches for a delightful favor set.
- Printable Matchbox Labels: Create personalized matchbox labels easily with these printable sheets, perfect for decorating.
16. Cute Cookie Cutters
Gift adorable cookie cutters tied with ribbon and paired with a favorite recipe. It’s a delightful way to share a piece of your kitchen with friends.
These products might be useful:
- Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutters Set: Enhance your baking with heart-shaped cookie cutters; perfect for making delightful treats.
- Decorative Ribbon Rolls: Add charm to your gifts with colorful ribbons, ideal for wrapping cookie cutter favors.
- Cookie Recipe Book: Discover new favorite recipes with a cookie recipe book, perfect for baking enthusiasts.
17. Ready-to-Plant Seed Packets
Gift your guests wildflower seed packets for a favor that grows over time. It’s a lovely metaphor for the new life being celebrated and always brings smiles.
A few helpful options:
- Wildflower Seed Packet Kit: Gift these charming wildflower seed packets to inspire joy and growth beyond the celebration.
- Eco-Friendly Seed Paper: Choose eco-friendly seed paper favors for a memorable and sustainable celebration keepsake.
- Personalized Seed Packet Favors: Add a personal touch with customizable seed packets that commemorate your special occasion uniquely.
18. Crafty Coasters
Make coasters from cork and decorate with stencils or paint. I once personalized them with guest initials, and they turned out to be a cozy addition to anyone’s living room.
Products that could assist:
- Cork Coaster Blanks: Start your DIY project with high-quality cork coaster blanks for a personal touch.
- Stencils for Crafts: Enhance your coasters with beautifully designed stencils for a unique, artistic flair.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Discover a versatile acrylic paint set to add vibrant colors to your coasters.
19. Charming Wish Bracelets
Create simple wish bracelets using twine and small charms. Share the tradition of making a wish as they tie it on, and watch their faces light up.
A few relevant products:
- Natural Twine String: Craft stunning wish bracelets; this durable twine ensures longevity and adds rustic charm.
- Assorted Charm Set: Add personality to each bracelet with diverse charms; perfect for creating unique keepsakes.
- Bead and Jewelry Clasps: Make adjustable wish bracelets with these easy-to-use clasps for a perfect fit.
20. Handmade Scented Candles
Craft small soy candles in tin containers, and choose a scent that matches the season or theme of the shower. I’ve found that adding a little dried lavender on top gives them a special touch.
Try these:
- Soy Wax for Candle Making: Create eco-friendly candles with high-quality soy wax. Perfect foundation for your handmade gifts!
- Lavender Essential Oil: Enhance your candles with soothing lavender essential oil, ideal for relaxation and calming ambiance.
- Tin Candle Containers: Craft beautiful candles with durable tin containers. Easy to use and perfect for gifting!
21. Mini Herb Gardens
Plant small herb seeds in mini pots for a favor that’s useful and fresh. I once used basil and mint, and guests loved having something aromatic for their kitchen.
Possibly handy products:
- Mini Terracotta Pots: Plant herbs in cute mini terracotta pots for a charming and useful baby shower favor.
- Organic Herb Seeds Variety Pack: Start your herb garden with a variety of organic seeds, perfect for kitchen freshness.
- Potting Soil Mix: Nurture your herbs with high-quality potting soil, ensuring they grow healthy and vibrant.
