Having a baby is already an expensive phase of life, spending extra money on decorations for a baby shower maybe one of the last things you want to do. Here 50 easy DIY baby shower decoration ideas that will not break the bank!
Table & Centerpiece Decorations
- Diaper Cake Centerpiece – Roll up diapers and stack them to resemble a tiered cake, securing with ribbon.
- Baby Bottle Flower Vases – Use empty baby bottles as vases for fresh or faux flowers.
- Onesie Clothesline – String up cute baby onesies on a clothesline across the room.
- Mason Jar Candles – Fill mason jars with tea lights and pastel-colored ribbons.
- Baby Sock Bouquet – Roll baby socks into the shape of roses and arrange in a bouquet.
- Rubber Duckie Centerpiece – Float rubber duckies in a clear bowl filled with water and flower petals.
- Pacifier Wreath – Create a decorative wreath using colorful pacifiers and ribbon.
- DIY Baby Blocks – Wrap small boxes in colored paper and add letters to spell “BABY.”
- Floral Balloon Centerpiece – Tie helium balloons to small vases with fresh flowers.
- Baby-Themed Confetti – Use a hole punch to cut confetti from scrapbook paper with baby-themed designs.

Wall & Hanging Decorations
- Paper Pom-Poms – Make colorful tissue paper pom-poms and hang them from the ceiling.
- DIY Bunting Banner – Cut triangles from pastel paper or fabric and string them together with twine.
- Baby Footprint Garland – Cut out baby footprint shapes and create a festive garland.
- Pacifier Balloons – Tie pacifiers to helium balloons for a whimsical look.
- “Oh Baby” Sign – Use glitter cardstock or wooden letters to spell out “Oh Baby” for the wall.
- Hanging Onesie Mobile – String onesies from a hanger or embroidery hoop to display over the gift table.
- Photo Backdrop with Streamers – Hang pastel-colored streamers to create a fun photo booth backdrop.
- Cloud & Raindrop Decorations – Cut out clouds and raindrops from cardstock and suspend from the ceiling.
- Baby Name Banner – Personalize the space with a banner featuring the baby’s name.
- Hanging Paper Lanterns – Decorate lanterns with ribbons and mini pacifiers.
Table Settings & Utensil Displays
- Personalized Napkin Rings – Wrap napkins with ribbons and attach small baby charms.
- Silverware Bundles in Baby Bottles – Use empty baby bottles to hold rolled-up silverware.
- Mini Clothespin Place Cards – Clip tiny clothespins onto place cards for a cute touch.
- Baby Bootie Cupcake Holders – Make DIY bootie holders using folded cardstock for cupcakes.
- Mini Mason Jar Favors – Fill small mason jars with candy and tie with a ribbon.
- Handmade Doily Table Runners – Lace doilies glued together make a vintage-style table runner.
- DIY High Chair for Display – Spray-paint an old high chair for a rustic decorative touch.
- Personalized Drink Tags – Create baby-themed tags for drink glasses.
- Baby Rattle Napkin Holders – Use rattles as holders for napkins or utensils.
- Chalkboard Menu Sign – Use a chalkboard to write out the menu in baby-themed designs.

Balloon & Light Decorations
- Balloon Arch Entrance – Create a colorful archway made of balloons for guests to walk through.
- Glowing Baby Bottles – Place string lights inside baby bottles for a soft glow.
- Balloon Bouquets – Tie helium balloons together in groups of pastel colors.
- LED Fairy Lights in Mason Jars – Use small fairy lights inside mason jars for an elegant touch.
- Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece – Attach a small basket to a helium balloon to resemble a hot air balloon.
- Balloon with Baby Name Inside – Place a scroll with the baby’s name inside clear balloons before inflating.
- Tulle-Wrapped Balloons – Cover balloons with tulle for a dreamy, soft effect.
- Baby Bottle Balloon Weights – Use baby bottles filled with candy as weights for helium balloons.
- Cloud Balloons – Glue cotton balls onto white balloons for a floating cloud effect.
- Hanging Light-Up Stars – Cut star shapes from cardstock and attach LED lights behind them.
DIY Favors & Keepsakes
- DIY Candle Favors – Pour wax into small jars and add custom baby-themed labels.
- Homemade Sugar Scrubs – Fill mini jars with homemade sugar scrub for guests.
- Baby-Themed Bookmarks – Create bookmarks with cute baby-themed designs as favors.
- DIY Scented Sachets – Fill small fabric bags with lavender or chamomile.
- Mini Succulent Favors – Place tiny succulents in baby-themed pots.
- Baby Shower Advice Cards – Provide guests with cards to write their best parenting advice.
- Handmade Keychains – Make keychains with baby-related charms.
- Personalized Magnets – Create mini magnets featuring baby shower details.
- Customized Cookie Jars – Fill mini jars with cookie mix ingredients for guests to take home.
- DIY Photo Booth Props – Make baby-themed props like pacifiers, bottles, and bows for fun photos.
Planning a baby shower should be fun and not too expensive, be sure to enjoy yourself too! Which project are you most excited to try out?