When it comes time to celebrate a family's new addition, baby showers are all about the mom-to-be and her plus one. But it's always a nice tradition to treat your guests with a sweet party favor as they leave the festivities. Something as little as a sweet treat or a photo will leave them with great memories of the celebration and your soon-to-be addition.
So to start your creative juices flowing, we consulted some of our favorite bloggers to get ideas on DIY baby shower favors you can make for any "it's a boy!" celebration. They're cheap, cute, and most of all, easy. Take a look at our top 12:
Which is your favorite baby shower favor? Do you have any other ideas?
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Mustache Pint Glasses
The mustache trend is hot, y'all! Frog Prince Paperie has an amazing instructional DIY for how to make your own mustache-clad pint glasses that you can give away as your guests leave the party.
Sugar Scrub
Make your own brown sugar scrub and package it perfectly in little baby food jars so your guests can have an at-home spa on you. A simple blue ribbon or one that proudly exclaims, "It's a boy!" will finish off the little gift perfectly. Frugal Fanatic has the recipe and instructions for the best homemade brown sugar scrub.
Candy Favor Boxes
Who doesn't like candy? It's pretty much a guaranteed party favor success. Make your own baby shower craft box, fill it with candy, and top with a cute sticker. Erin Vale Design has your ultimate step-by-step, where you can fill with any color candy, decorate with baby footprint stamps, and wrap with twirly blue ribbon. Perfect to celebrate that soon-to-be son in your life!
Animal Crackers
If you're having a "Welcome to the Jungle" theme, Lauren of A Bubbly Life has a wonderful idea to welcome the new king of the jungle: animal cracker pouches tied with colorful ribbon. So easy and quick to make, but guests will appreciate the creativity.
Chocolate Covered Spoons
You can never go wrong with chocolate. Seriously, ever. So for a fun and simple DIY idea, head on over to Fete a Fete, which has perfect step-by-step directions on how to create your own chocolate covered spoons for favors tied with blue bows for the little boy.
Nautical Lifesavers
Lynlee, a pro blogger and DIY guru, had one genius party favor idea for a nautical baby shower: Lifesavers candy. Just take the regular package, print your own label with a little thank-you note, and tie a string of twine across the top to welcome a little sailor. Yes, it is just that easy.
Hot BBQ Sauce
Is Daddy the man behind the grill? Welcome a boy who'll follow in his footsteps with a BBQ shower! Maybe a nice afternoon spent in the backyard, grilling up burgers and hot dogs? Roeshel from the DIY Showoff has a great idea: send home guests with customized BBQ sauces. Just buy regular BBQ, peel off the label, print your own (maybe with hilarious titles like "Temper Tantrum"), and tie it up with ribbon.
Baby Rattle Pops
Precious, right? And wait until you hear this: Apron String Baking's recipe for blue baby rattle pop favors is not only easy, but also unconventional. Wait until you find out what the pops are made from. Hint: it's not cake.
Salt Water Taffy Kabobs
Sarah, over at A Little of This … A Little of That, has come up with this genius sugary idea: salt water taffy kabobs. You need just a couple supplies. Colored taffy can be purchased to fit any theme and served in a quirky oatmeal box, like she does here. Guests will rejoice.
Chocolate Mustache Pops
Yes, more chocolate. And yes, more mustaches. But when you combine them together, these chocolate mustache pops from Prudent Baby make for a hilarious baby shower favor. And photo prop as well.
Horseshoe Wishes
Having a little cowboy? Here's an idea for you. Instead of a sweet treat or a savory sauce, give your guests a wish. Laura of Laura's Little Party Site created miniature horseshoe favors for her guests. They each included a "good luck" message … who doesn't want to receive kind wishes?
No-Sew Bow Tie
Will you be welcoming a fancy man into this world? Then there's no favor more fitting than a bow tie. And Jessica over at Live the Fancy Life created a step-by-step tutorial on how you can make these easy no-sew bow ties for your guests.
