Homemade Baby Shower Favors

From LoveToKnow Baby

Planning the perfect baby shower means gathering supplies, issuing invitations, and buying favors, but don't overlook homemade baby shower favors. These can be simple and easy to create, but they also leave a lasting impression. You might find that you are able to save some money, too! Check out the following homemade baby shower favor ideas. If you have an idea you'd like to add, please do so! We'd love to hear from you!

Potted Plants

Fill a terra cotta pot with African violets, marigolds, zinnias, pansies, or any other favorite flower. You can paint the pot and even add the date of the baby shower if you like. You can also tie a sweet pink, white, or blue ribbon around the pot, too. This is an easy gift to make, and one that will continue to give pleasure to your guests!

Edible Homemade Baby Shower Favors

You can give a variety of candy favors as homemade baby shower gifts, such as the following:

Cookies-Wrap a few cookies in cellophane or tulle, or fill a small gift bag or box with a variety of cookies.
Fudge-This is always a yummy option. Most guests love getting homemade desserts, so you just can't go wrong by giving delicious treats as homemade baby shower favors.
Chocolate-Any kind of chocolate will do, or you could fill a gift bag with a variety, including white chocolate, dark chocolate, or chocolate with fillings or nuts. Jordan almonds are also a nice choice.
Baby Bottles-Fill these with mints, hard candies, chocolates, whatever!
Teas-Herbal and/or flavored teas make great gifts, and you can find some cheap gift bags to fill with the teas if you like.
Coffees-Gourmet coffees come in small serving bags, so you can add several to a gift bag. For an added touch, wrap up a few cinnamon sticks, too.

Recipes

Looking for a good recipe? Don't forget to visit our fudge and cookie recipes at LoveToKnowRecipes. We've got lots of yummy dishes and desserts!

Soaps

Handmade soaps are always a treat. Not sure how to go about creating homemade soaps? You can buy kits at stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels. They come in a variety of scents that are sure to please anyone!

Candles

Sure, you can purchase candles at a number of stores, but how about creating homemade candles to give as a shower gift? This is a great idea, and it's easy, too. Candle making is a craft, and many people become hooked after they learn this skill. For help candle making help, check out the following Websites:

Gift Baskets

You can purchase small baskets at your local dollar store. Fill these with an assortment of items, and wrap a bow around the basket. The list below can help.