50+ Easy DIY Baby Shower Ideas for Boys
Introduction
Planning a baby shower for a little boy can be fun, budget-friendly, and full of personal touches. Whether you prefer rustic, nautical, modern, or vintage themes, these DIY projects let you add meaning and charm without breaking the bank. If you also need menu inspiration as you plan, take a look at some helpful baby shower food ideas for a girl that can be adapted to suit a boy-themed celebration.
Quick tips before you start:
- Choose a cohesive color palette (blues, greens, mustard, navy, gray, or neutrals).
- Pick one or two focal DIY elements (backdrop, favors, or games) to polish instead of trying to DIY everything.
- Use printable templates to save time on banners, labels, and signs.
Decor & Atmosphere
- Balloon garland in blue, white, and metallic silver.
- Paper fan wall backdrop made with tissue paper or cardstock.
- DIY fabric pennant banner with a mix of patterns.
- Hand-painted wooden crates stacked as a display.
- Mason jar centerpieces wrapped with twine and baby socks.
- Chalkboard signage (welcome sign, schedule, or menu).
- Custom photo bunting using ultrasound photos.
- DIY cloud or star paper lanterns suspended above a gift table.
- Reusable felt garlands shaped like onesies or animals.
- Wooden name letters painted to match the theme.
Table & Food Presentation
11. Dessert table backdrop using layered fabric and ribbon.
12. Themed cupcake toppers printed and glued to toothpicks.
13. Cookie decorating station with blue, white, and yellow icing.
14. Baby bottle-shaped sandwich molds for finger foods.
15. DIY tiered cake stands from plates and candlesticks glued together.
16. Themed food labels printed on cardstock and placed in simple frames.
17. Fruit skewers arranged in a paper mâché boat for a nautical spread.
18. Snack bar jars with custom tags and scoops.
Games & Activities
19. Onesie-decorating station with fabric markers and stencils.
20. Diaper raffle tickets with cute printable cards.
21. Baby bingo printable cards customized with the parents’ names.
22. Guess-the-due-date calendar with clothespins for voting.
23. Advice jar cards guests can fill out for the parents-to-be.
24. Time-capsule box for guests to add notes for the baby.
25. Baby predictions and wishes board to hang on the wall.
26. DIY “Guess the Baby Food” blind taste test game.
Favors & Gifts
27. Mini succulents in painted pots with thank-you tags.
28. Homemade bath salts in small jars tied with twine.
29. Personalized wooden keychains engraved with the baby’s initials.
30. Seed packets labeled “Watch me grow” for guests to plant.
31. Custom-labeled honey jars or jam samples.
32. Mini bottles of bubbles with themed stickers.
33. Handmade soap bars wrapped in kraft paper and twine.
34. Favor bags with themed cookies shaped like ties, mustaches, or onesies.
Backdrops & Photo Ops
35. Rope and pennant backdrop with layered fabrics for photos.
36. DIY giant paper rosettes in varying shades of blue.
37. A rustic pallet wall decorated with baby blocks and bunting.
38. Cardboard cutouts of clouds, stars, and moons for a sleepy-themed shoot.
39. Photo props on sticks: glasses, bow ties, pacifiers, hats.
Crafted Keepsakes
40. Thumbprint tree guestbook: guests add prints as leaves and sign their names.
41. Handmade scrapbook station with pre-cut shapes and adhesives.
42. Memory jar where guests drop notes about milestones to look forward to.
43. Personalized storybook created by asking guests to contribute a sentence or drawing.
44. Embroidered onesies made by crafty friends and family.
Budget Hacks & Upcycling
45. Use thrifted frames and recover them with fresh paint.
46. Turn old baby clothes into a cute banner or quilt squares.
47. Reuse jars, bottles, and tins as vases and utensil holders.
48. Printable templates reduce time and cost for invites, signs, and toppers.
Outdoor & Weather-Friendly Ideas
49. Picnic-style seating with blankets, pillows, and low tables for a relaxed shower.
50. DIY sun shades using light fabrics draped over frames.
51. Mason jar lanterns with LED tea lights for evening ambiance.
52. A kite-flying station for guests and kids to enjoy.
If you’re thinking about hosting the shower outside or want ideas for a garden-style event, check these outside baby shower ideas for girls and adapt the concepts to a boy-themed celebration.
Simple, Last-Minute Projects
53. Printable invitation templates customized with colors and fonts.
54. Quick tissue paper pom-poms hung at varying heights.
55. A “Welcome Little One” door wreath made from felt or fabric scraps.
Supplies Cheat Sheet
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors, rotary cutter, and cutting mat
- Cardstock, kraft paper, and patterned scrapbooking paper
- Twine, ribbon, and washi tape
- Paints (acrylic), brushes, and sponges
- Printable templates (banners, labels, games)
- Small jars, boxes, and containers for favors
Final planning reminders
- Make a timeline for craft prep: decorations at least a week in advance; favors and food 1–2 days before.
- Recruit a few friends or family members to help an assembly night — it’s faster and more fun.
- Have a backup plan for outdoor showers in case of bad weather (a simple tarp or rented canopy works wonders).
Conclusion
If you want a quick source for themed tabletop and candy bar décor, consult this helpful candy table decorations guide to spark ideas for sweets and presentation. For more inspiration and an extended list of creative options, see the full collection of 50+ Easy DIY Baby Shower Ideas for Boys.
