Ideas and beautiful templates for a perfect baby shower invitation

The arrival of a baby is very important. After all, it is a new life that will grow by your side. It is possible to make this moment even more special by organizing a tea, to share the wait with the people you love the most. See tips and inspiration to perfect your baby shower invitation and make sure it’s a success!

How to choose the invitation template

Investing in a creative and beautiful invitation is essential to awaken the desire in your guests to attend and actively participate in this moment, even if it is a simple baby shower. Check out 5 tips to choose the ideal model for your party:

1. Define a theme: before thinking about which model would be ideal for your baby shower, you need to define the theme that will involve all the preparations, so it is easier to hit your choices.
2. Define the color palette: in addition to the theme, one thing that can help you a lot is to define the color palette in advance. With the theme and colors in hand, you’ll be able to think about what works and what doesn’t more clearly.
3. Don’t get hung up on patterns: a very interesting point, related to colors and their application in party elements, to think about is the idea of ​​escaping the traditional blue for boys and pink for girls. There are many other colors that can be combined and used to make your tea party unforgettable, not just on the part of the invitation, but as a whole. Also referring to the idea of ​​breaking patterns, it is important to say that the printed invitation is not the rule and that creativity always brings a special touch to things, so it is worth abusing innovative ideas.
4. Think about the information that the invitation will contain: another factor that influences when choosing the invitation template is the amount of information that the invitation must contain. If the information is long, it is interesting to opt for rectangular invitations with more space for writing. If they are succinct information, a good tip is to invest in stylized invitations with different formats.
5. Choose something that suits you: finally, the most important thing is to choose something that, first of all, pleases you, matches your personality and what you imagined for the party. Remember that you are the hostess and the pregnant woman, you deserve everything to go your way!

Inspiring baby shower invitation ideas

Here are ideas for creative and charming invitations to inspire you when choosing the ideal template for your shower:

How to make a baby shower invitation

To save money and leave everything with a handmade and personalized touch, it is possible to invest in DIY (handmade) invitations. Check out some tutorial options below to create your own baby shower invitation.

diaper invitation

An idea to get away from the traditional rectangular invitation is to choose formats related to the baby shower theme itself.

The video teaches the step by step of a diaper-shaped invitation. It is made with fabric, however the idea can also be reproduced on paper. Size and colors can be changed as per your requirements. Versatility and cuteness in one invitation!

cart invitation

Another element of the children’s universe that is super cute framing an invitation is the stroller. In addition to being a treat, the cart invitation has plenty of space for information and is very simple to produce. Learn how in the video below:

overalls invitation

Still following the line of invitations with formats of children’s objects, it is possible to think of a model in the shape of a jumpsuit or body. Like the trolley, this model has plenty of space for writing and the end result is eye-popping.

The tutorial is available in English and Spanish, but the step-by-step is quite simple. You will need the following materials and molds:

• A cardboard rectangle measuring 30 x 11 cm;
• A rectangle of decorated paper measuring 11 x 15 cm;
• A cardboard circle 5 cm in diameter;
• A cardboard circle 7.5 cm in diameter;
• 2 strips of cardstock 0.5 cm wide;
• A piece of thin ribbon to decorate;
• Scissors;
• Glue.

After cutting out the molds and gathering the materials, see in the video how to assemble this model. It is worth remembering that the colors can be changed according to the theme and color palette chosen.

little dress invitation

A more feminine alternative to the jumpsuit is the little dress. Made of paper and super charming, this invitation can be created with different prints and colors and looks good not only for baby showers, but also for birthdays.

To learn how to create this cute invitation at home watch the video tutorial:

letter block invitation

This is a more fun invitation option that mimics those letter data and brings more vivid colors like red, blue and yellow. The template for this model can be found here.

In addition to having a different look, the idea encourages the guest to be curious to know how the invitation works, as it is a kind of box that holds the tea information inside it.

An important tip to reproduce this idea with quality is to invest in a thicker paper, so the finish is better and the die is firmer. To innovate, it is even possible to add some pampering inside the box.

What to put on a baby shower invitation

It is very important to add all the important information in the invitation, clearly and succinctly, after all it is an invitation and not a manual. The information that cannot be missing from an invitation is:

• party name
• Date
• Place
• Time
• recipient

It may be necessary to add specific details depending on the line of creation of the party such as the theme and attire.

In addition, traditionally, the tea is held with the intention of completing the baby’s trousseau and usually a gift list is created. In these cases, it is necessary that this information and details about it (sizes, quantities, brands) are also on the invitation.

Gifts list

Check out a selection of important items to add to your baby shower list. Always remembering that the items on the list are relative and variable, it is up to each mother to decide what is really necessary.

• Diapers: remember to order different sizes of diapers, after all your baby will grow!
• Clothes: the variety of pieces that can be requested is huge, but the basics include bodysuits, socks, fabric shoes, bibs and blankets.
• Hygiene items: hairbrush, towels, wet wipes, thermometer… The variety of items is also huge at this point, try to think about your reality and adapt the list to it.
• Toys and decorative items: It is possible to list teethers, mobiles, pillowcases and sheets, in addition to other toys.
• Breastfeeding: the list may also contain items for the care of the expectant mother, such as breast pads, breastfeeding shell and pillow, breast pump, among other things.
• Miscellaneous: pYou can also add bottles, pacifiers, kangaroo, cups, pots to your needs. Again, the items on the list depend on the reality of the mother and the family as a whole. Think about your ease and what you believe is important to take care of your baby with care, comfort and love.

Where to buy invitations?

If you prefer not to take the risk in creating and making the invitations, you can find a wide range of ready-to-buy invitation options online. Check out some available models:

printable baby shower invitation

See 5 editable invitation templates to customize, print and invite all your loved ones to your baby shower.

Tips for printing

After choosing your preferred model, you need to customize it by adding the data relating to your tea. To facilitate this process, we created invitations with all editable text fields. Check out the step-by-step guide to customize and print your invitation correctly:

1. Click “Download” in the photo caption;
2. Save the pdf file on your computer (the option appears in the lower right field of the page; if it does not appear, place the mouse in that region);
3. After saving, open the file and edit all the text you think is necessary (just click on the text to edit);
4. Once the invitation is your way, just click print;
5. The size of the invitation will depend on your print settings. In the “Size” option, the invitation will have an A4 dimension (full page), in the “Multiple” option, it is possible to define how many invitations will be printed per sheet, with 2 corresponding to the size of half a page, 4 of 1/4 page and so on. on;
6. After printing, just cut the edges of the invitation according to your taste and distribute it with love to your guests!

An important tip is to invest in heavier weight papers (greater than 90g) so that the invitation is firmer and more resistant. An idea to make your invitations even more special is to put them in envelopes or even add tags with the identification of the guests. Now that you’ve defined the invitation, how about choosing the baby shower favors?