Baby Shower Crafts

From LoveToKnow Baby

Baby shower crafts are fun to make and usually inexpensive. As you begin planning your shower, you might want to consider using the following crafts. The writers at LoveToKnowBaby are always searching for great baby shower ideas. Check out all of our great articles!

Baby Pots

Supplies needed.
terra cotta pot
matching terracotta saucer
acrylic paint
Clearcote hi-shine glaze
baby charms, buttons, trim, ribbon, etc.
hot glue gun and glue sticks

Paint the entire clean pot and saucer with white acrylic paint. Use as many coats as necessary. You should only have to paint a few inches of the inside of the pot.

Paint rim area of pot in your desired color, pink, blue, yellow, etc., paint rim of saucer to match. You can also paint the inside of the saucer in the accent color.

Allow to dry for several hours. When fully dry, in a well ventilated area, spray the outer areas of pot and saucer with the Clearcote hi-shine glaze.

Allow the Clearcote to dry for at least two hours, apply a second coat, then apply two coats to the inside of the saucer and any other painted areas.

Allow the entire project to dry for 12 to 24 hours.

Begin arranging baby charms, buttons, ribbons, etc. on your pot until you find a pattern that you like.

Apply each charm to the pot with a small amount of hot glue. Allow project to dry for several hours, and apply one more coat of the Clearcote hi-shine glaze to the pot and charms. This helps to seal your project and adds an extra layer of protection.

Re-apply any loose charms with a little hot glue.

Baby Shoe Centerpiece

This centerpiece makes a great conversation piece. Everyone will want to know how you made it! Supplies include the following:

white baby shoe (Any size will do but the smaller ones are precious!) *pastel colored small bells
pastel baby yarn about 24 inches long
baby’s breath or some other small artificial flower
florist’s foam

Remove the shoelace from the shoe and replace it with the piece of baby yarn. You need to leave the ends long enough to tie into a bow and add the bells. Now tie a bow and double knot it.

Thread the ends of the yarn through the jingle bells, using three or four bells per yarn end, and knot off the thread so the bells won’t slide off the ends of the yarn.

Cut a piece of florist’s foam to fit snugly inside the baby shoe. It should fill the opening of the shoe (but not the toe) to just below the top of the shoe.

Insert small pieces of baby’s breath or other flowers into the foam until you’ve reached the desired arrangement.

Baby Shower Craft Milk Bath Recipe

This great baby shower craft is always well-received by the mom-to-be and shower guests. The best part? It’s easy to make! Just fill plastic baby bottles with the milk bath and decorate with pastel bows, acrylic paint, etc.

2 cups dry milk powder
1 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fragrance oil of your choice

Blend all ingredients together, and place in the bottle. Add 1/2 to 1 cup to bath water for a relaxing soak!

Baby Shower Candles

This is a simple baby shower craft, but it’s always a hit! Supplies include the following:

Cookie cutters or molds (Use baby themed cutters for the best effect.)
Candle wax
Long length of wick (this can be cut to size)

Fill each of the cookie cutters or molds with hot wax. You’ll probably want to do this on wax paper for easy clean-up. Insert the wick, and let harden. Once the candles are hardened, remove them from the cutter or mold. You can decorate them with paint or accessories if you like.

Baby Bottle Centerpiece

This baby shower craft makes a great conversation piece, and it’s easy and inexpensive to make. Supplies needed include the following:

1 large baby bottle or several smaller ones
A selection of candy, nuts, mints, or other small treats
Acrylic paints
Pastel ribbon

Decorate the outside of the bottle with acrylic paints in pastel colors. Fill the bottle or bottles with an assortment of treats. Finish the project with a ribbon tied around the bottle. You can use a large bottle as a centerpiece or hand out smaller ones as shower favors.