Craft Ideas for Baby Shower Gifts

Baby showers tend to overwhelm new moms with clothes and diapers. You want your gift to be something that stands out, something the mother can use for years to come. Instead of buying a pre-made gift, there are many craft ideas that can be made by hand and will be used by the mother for many years.

Memory Book

When creating a baby scrap book, you want to leave room for the baby's family to write important events in the baby's life. Create a blank scrapbook. Leave room for pictures and comments. For example, you can make a page dedicated to the baby's first step. Include a place for pictures and have space for the parents to write when and where the step happened. Creating an empty personalized scrapbook can help a family hang onto memories for years.

Personalized Wall Plaque

If the baby is already named, you can create a personalized wall plaque. Use letters from the craft store and a back board. Paint the board and letters to match the baby's room, if possible. Include pegs to hang items like diaper bags or jackets. A personalized wall plaque can grow with the child and be used to hang up a back pack when the time comes.

Diaper Bag

If you are handy with a sewing machine, a diaper bag may be a fun project. Be sure to make it soft, comfortable and big enough to carry all of the baby's supplies. Include lots of pockets. If possible, you can make it appear quilted to provide the mother with a beautiful and unique diaper bag for the baby.