11 Attractive Baby Shower Banner Ideas

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What is the first thing that welcomes guests at a baby shower? The banners, of course. They attract the guests’ attention the moment they enter the venue.

Therefore, you need to make your baby shower banner so attractive, creative, and beautiful that your guests shower accolades from the entrance itself! If you are throwing a grand party, ensure the games, party invitations, favors, decor, gifts, and centerpieces match the theme.

So, how do you make a DIY eye-catchy banner? MomJunction is here to help you with the task at hand. Here is a list of baby shower banner ideas for girls, boys, and some DIYs you can try.

Baby Shower Banner Ideas For Girls

For girls, you can have lots of flowers, pastel shades, and glitter.

1. ‘It’s a girl’ banner

• Pink craft paper
• Glue
• Ribbon or string
• Pink ribbon
• Letters
• Scissors
• Hole puncher

How to make:

1. Draw a rectangle shape on the paper.
2. Cut out the rectangle shapes (10-15 shapes).
3. On the smaller side (width) of the paper, cut a broad ‘v’ shape.
4. Punch two holes on either side of all the pieces.
5. String the ribbon through all the shapes.
6. Cut out cute heart shapes or draw small cupcakes on paper and cut them to stick on the pink craft paper.
7. Stick them with glue on the string or the pink ribbon and tie it up above the previous banner.
8. Cut a broad rectangle, and write the words “It’s a girl”. Stick it on a ribbon.
9. You may put some pink/ red balloons on either side.

2. Pink and blue hearts banner

• String
• Clothespin
• Pink and blue fabric
• Letters (cloth or paper)
• Needle and thread

How to make:

1. Cut the fabric into heart shapes.
2. Stitch up the rough edges to make it smooth.
3. Stick the letters of the baby’s name or ‘it’s a girl’.
4. Pin up the hearts on the clothesline.

Quick tip

Apart from decorating with banners, use your baby’s name to emboss features such as plates and napkins. It will impart a personalized touch to the whole occasion.

3. Little frock banner

• Ribbon
• Tape
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Paper
• Glitter paper
• Glue

How to do:

1. Draw a frock and bib shapes on paper.
2. Cut the shape and stick glitter paper on it.
3. Make as many as you want.
4. Stick the ribbon on all the cut out frocks.
5. Let it dry and hang the banner.

Tip:

You can customize the banners with variations such as onesies, flowers, and dolls.

A blogger shares how she enjoyed creating banners for her niece’s baby shower. She hung all the dresses in small hangers and on a rope with small notes inside the dress. She says, “Each dress is hung on a little hanger and can be removed from it. The dress flips open to reveal the coordinating bloomers underneath, and you could add a picture or note inside as well (i).”

Baby Shower Banner Ideas For Boys

You can make a theme specific banner, and add customized elements such as superheroes or cars for boys.

4. Triangle banners

• Craft paper (different designs)
• Ruler
• Pencil
• String/ribbon
• Hole puncher
• Scissors
• Letters

How to make:

1. Cut the craft paper into shapes of triangles (cut as many shapes as you would need for your banner).
2. Punch two holes on either side on the top side.
3. Stick the letters, “Oh, Boy!” on the shapes.
4. String the ribbon through the holes.

5. Simple ‘It’s a baby boy’ banner

• A white/ colored satin cloth
• Fabric paints

How to make:

1. This is the right choice if you want to keep the message straight and simple.
2. Cut the satin cloth to measure the size of the entrance.
3. Paint the letters, “It’s a baby boy” on each piece.
4. Alternatively, you can stitch or stick ribbons to make the letters of the message.
5. Punch holes on the edges of the banner and tie it up.

6. Blue baby shower banner

• Glossy paper
• Pencil
• Letters
• Star stickers
• Ribbon
• Glue

How to make:

1. Cut the letters (BABY SHOWER). You can also use readymade letters.
2. Stick the letters on a ribbon.
3. Stick some stars on the letters.
4. Cut a circle shaped paper with ‘baby boy’ written on it.
5. In between the words baby and shower, stick the circle shape. This is sure to look adorable (baby boy).

Point to consider

After installing the banner, decorate the party table with shades of blue and white. You can use blue jars with white flowers and blue and white dishes.

7. Baby shower banner

• Craft paper
• Letters of the English alphabet
• Colorful ribbon
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Hole puncher

How to make:

1. Cut 10 9x8cm pieces from a chart paper.
2. On the 8cm side, mark the center point (4cm horizontally) and (3cm vertically), and cut a triangle shape.
3. Punch two holes on either side on the top.
4. Stick the letters BABY SHOWER, with each letter on each piece.
5. String in the ribbon through the holes.
6. Hang the banner at the decoration place.

Elaborate DIY Baby Shower Banners

If you want to put in some more effort, care and time into the banner, make the banners more detailed. Here are some ideas for you:

8. Baby elephant banner

• Yellow and grey craft papers
• Letters
• Satin ribbon
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Hole puncher

How to make:

1. Cut the chart paper (9x8cms), and have as many pieces as required.
2. On the 8cm side, mark the center point (4cm horizontally) and (3cm vertically), and cut a triangle shape.
3. Punch two holes on either side on the top.
4. Make paper rosettes:
   a. Make 3in-wide paper strips (three strips)
   b. Fold the paper on one side, reverse and fold it on the other side
   c. Repeat the folding alternating each time till you fold the entire strip
   d. Open the strips, and you will get a zigzag pattern
   e. Apply glue on one end of the strip and stick it to the other strip
   f. Stick all the strips to make a circle and flatten it
   g. Cut two yellow circle shapes on craft paper and cover the middle portion of the circle on both sides
5. Cut elephant-shaped pictures on the grey craft paper.
6. Stick the elephant picture on the yellow circle.
7. Make two such elephant picture cards for both the ends.
8. Now string all the pieces together with an elephant on either side and baby shower/ baby’s name in between them.

9. Printed banner

• Printed craft paper
• Scissors
• Letters
• Glue
• Clothespin
• Satin ribbon

How to make:

1. Cut the craft paper into rectangular shapes. Cut as many as you would require.
2. Border the shapes with gold or bright color ribbon.
3. You may also embellish them with a shiny material.
4. Stick the letters of the baby name on the pieces.
5. Pin up the pieces or stick them on the satin ribbon.
6. Hang the banner.

10. Mustache-and-tie banner

• Black and blue craft paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• String

How to make:

1. Draw a mustache shape on black craft paper and cut five pieces.
2. Draw a tie shape on blue craft paper and cut out five pieces.
3. Punch one hole each in the center on all the shapes.
4. String them together using a thick thread.
5. This one is suitable for a boy.

11. Garland banner

• Craft paper (2-3 colors)
• Hole puncher
• String/ sewing machine

How to make:

1. Punch big circles on the craft paper.
2. Cut as many as you want.
3. Line them up on the sewing machine and sew them in the center or
   punch a hole in the top center of the circle and string them together.
4. Hang the banner.

Free Printable Baby Shower Banners

If you are running out of time, then go for printable templates. It’s easy to make a colorful and attractive banner with these printable designs.

All you need to do is:

• Select the template
• Personalize the message
• Print the banner

Here are a few samples for you:

Once you have decided on the banner, check for the wordings you want to put on them. We cover them in the next section.

Baby Shower Banner Wordings

Wordings can enhance your banner and make it more creative. Here are some banner wordings you can customize or use them as-is for your baby shower.

• The bundle of joy is on the way,
  Join us in welcoming the baby.

• The little one is joining us soon,
  celebrations with the mum-to-be (Name)

• (name of the baby) is on the way,
  Let’s celebrate this day,

• Congratulations (parents’ name) for your newborn. If you want to personalize the banner, here are some samples that can help you with the right wordings:

• Happiness, love, and bliss
  All good things our baby brings.
  Congratulations (parents’ names)

• Celebrating the mom-to-e
  (name) baby shower

• Rub a dub-dub, a new baby to love

• Coming soon to bring sunshine into our lives,
  (name of the baby)

• A pretty little princess in on his/ her way
  Let us shower her mom with love and blessings

Popular Colors For Baby Shower Banner

You may choose a color for a baby shower banner as per your preferences, chosen themes, and current trends. However, certain colors are commonly associated with baby showers. Some popular ones are:

1. Soft pastels: Light tones of pink, blue, mint green, lavender, and lemon yellow are timeless colors for baby showers, symbolizing the innocence of a baby.
2. Neutral tones: Beige, cream, and white are popular neutral colors, especially for those who want a gender-neutral theme.
3. Mint and coral: The combination of mint green and coral creates a modern and refreshing color palette that has become trendy in recent years.
4. Gray and yellow: This sophisticated and gender-neutral combination is perfect for a contemporary and chic baby shower.
5. Gold and pink/blue: To add a touch of elegance, go for a gold and soft pink/blue combination. It can create a classy and swanky ambiance for the baby shower.

Infographic: Adorable Banner Ideas For A Baby Shower

A baby shower is a time to announce and share the happiness of the forthcoming arrival of your little angel. While preparing a guest list and food menus are a priority, making an attractive banner is equally important. Our infographic below includes exciting banner ideas for your baby shower party. You can also use banners to reveal your baby’s gender.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Illustration: Attractive Baby Shower Banner Ideas

Image: Stable Diffusion/MomJunction Design Team

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