While the purpose of a baby shower is to help chip in for the necessities that will make having a newborn a little easier (and less expensive) for the new mom, as the host, it's easy to see how throwing that shower can get pricy fast. Between food, drinks, decor, and even things like invitations, the cost of a baby shower can really add up. But if you're willing to DIY a few things, it's easy to save on the decor, especially when it comes to the centerpieces.
When you're thinking about baby shower decor, first, you have to pick a theme and go from there (and no, the theme isn't just "babies"). Depending on what color scheme you're going for, you can then decide what centerpieces might really pop — especially if you're planning to invite a lot of people.
If you're willing to dedicate a little time and creativity to the cause, these centerpieces are actually pretty cheap and easy to create — not to mention the fact that they look amazing when you're done. Good luck!
Tiny Feet
Whether the baby-to-be is a boy or a girl, this is an adorable reminder that the expectant mom will be hearing the pitter patter of little feet around the house soon enough! Using mason jars, ribbon, and battery-powered lights, it's easy to create this centerpiece with a stencil of baby feet and frosted glass paint.
Up in the Air
Hot air balloon themes are big for baby showers lately, and it's easy to create a centerpiece that would match that theme using a balloon — no helium required! It's amazing how classy balloon sticks, confetti, and tulle can make a simple centerpiece look.
Baby Shoes
This centerpiece is both quick and easy to put together — it doesn't get much easier (or cuter) than fresh flowers cut and placed in a pair of tiny shoes! To keep costs down, you can pick up shoes from garage sales or second hand stores and clean them up before they are placed on the table instead of purchasing new.
Tutu Cute
This kind of centerpiece is ideal for a girly or ballet-themed baby shower. Fill a glass vase or mason jar with fresh (or fake) flowers of any type, and don't forget the tulle tutu and bow around the mouth of the vase! This is too adorable.
Yummy Teddies
Teddy bear showers have become really popular over the past few years, and it's easy to see why — they're adorable, and they're a great gender neutral choice. Filling up baby bottles with Teddy Grahams is easy, cheap, and quick to pull together … and it doubles as a snack for guests.
Tubby Little Cubby
If you're planning a Winnie-the-Pooh themed shower, this centerpiece is for you! It gives a woodland feel to each table, bringing the outdoor details inside and creating an overflowing honey jar with a little bit of paint. Don't forget to spell "hunny" the way Pooh does!
An Actual Shower
Whether you're throwing a shower or a sprinkle, it's kind of adorable to take the theme literally. If you want to bring the rain inside, you can create these rain cloud centerpieces with tissue paper, raindrops cut out of paper, and of course, Hershey kisses to symbolize a puddle.
Cute Little Animals
Diaper cakes are part of baby shower tradition, so why not make mini versions to serve as centerpieces? Roll up four diapers and tie them together before sticking a cardboard cut-out of a woodland creature (or any other print out related to the theme) in the middle. This could also work with basic white onesies instead of diapers.
A Shiny Trophy
Going for glam on a budget? This might be exactly the centerpiece you're looking for. Grab some baby bottles — used ones are fine for this craft! — and spray paint them different colors. Bronze, silver, rose gold, classic gold — there are no limits!
Baby Blocks
It's totally possible to find paper or plastic blocks like this at a craft store, or if you're feeling especially creative, you can make them yourself out of cardstock (and possibly the help of a Cricut or a friend who owns one) and fill with flowers.
Twinkle Twinkle
Don't underestimate how cute gathering up different sizes and shapes of vases filled with flowers can be — and yes, these can definitely be found at places like Goodwill and the dollar store. Adding the cut-outs of stars and clouds completes the piece.
Tiny Wardrobe
With this DIY centerpiece, you can choose to go big — buy brand new dresses and shoes to use as gifts for the mom-to-be — or you can shop secondhand or use baby clothes that you or a friend are no longer going to use. The little dresses on these wooden hangers are too adorable!
Rubber Ducky, You're the One
For a duck-themed shower, it's hard to top how cute these centerpieces are! A mini rubber duck in a small oval container — which could even be a fishbowl, if you choose — is so adorable, and the blue beads (glass or plastic would work) are a perfect finishing touch.
More Ducks
While we have ducks on the brain, here's another even easier option for centerpieces that would fit the theme. Fill up a clear glass jar partially with water, and let a mini rubber duck float on top. Getting a jar with a lid like this is best to avoid spills.
Going Boho
For a glam, boho-themed shower that looks a lot more expensive than it actually was to put together, these centerpieces will add a dramatic flair. Paint the bottoms of glass vases any color that fits the shower (though we do love the metallic color used here) and fill with feathers.
Sweet Baby-to-Be
Candy is always a crowd pleaser, and most of this centerpiece is edible! Using color-coordinated candies like M&Ms and Tootsie Roll pops in glass jars is simple and cost effective, and you can change it up depending on the mom-to-be's favorite candies.
Glam Safari
Here's another low-effort, high glam option. If you're having a safari- or animal-themed shower, you can spray paint plastic animals gold and set them in a bed of sand in a glass vase, adding leaves (either real or fake) to complete the look.
Tale as Old as Time
For a storybook-themed shower, it's hard to imagine a more appropriate centerpiece! The best part about this is that the books are covered in paper, which means you can use any books you have around the house to put these together.
Floating Away
Here's another idea for a shower centered around balloons, teddy bears, or both. Like we said before, it's pretty magical to see what just a few balloons and a stick holder can do — especially when adding a teddy bear makes it look like he's floating away.
Keeping It Simple
This centerpiece is cute, simple, and doesn't take up a lot of room on small tables. Add the top of a baby bottle (nipple included) to a battery powered tea light. Boom — a cute, quick centerpiece on its own, or a fun addition to one you've already made.
