40+ Charming DIY Baby Shower Decorations for Girls (Easy & Affordable Ideas)

Throwing a baby shower for a little girl can be a joyful, colorful occasion without breaking the bank. This guide gathers over 40 creative, budget-friendly, and easy-to-make decoration ideas you can craft yourself — many with items you likely already have at home. If you’re planning an outdoor celebration, check this roundup of outside baby shower ideas for girls to adapt many of the projects below for an open-air setting.

Whether you favor a pastel princess theme, modern minimalism, or a whimsical woodland vibe, these projects will help you design a cohesive party look while keeping costs low.

Quick supplies list (most projects use these)

• Crepe paper streamers and tissue paper
• Balloons (latex and/or mylar) and a hand pump
• Ribbon, twine, and baker’s twine
• Glue gun, craft glue, and double-sided tape
• Scissors, hole punch, and craft knife
• Cardstock, doilies, and patterned scrapbook paper
• Wooden dowels, skewers, or thin sticks
• Mason jars, glass bottles, and small vases
• Faux flowers or greenery (or fresh blooms)
• Chalkboard tags, stickers, and letter stencils
• Fairy lights or battery-powered string lights

Centerpieces and tablescape ideas

1. Tissue-pom centerpieces — layer pastel tissue paper to make fluffy poms, attach to wooden dowels, and set in painted mason jars filled with rice or beads for stability.
2. Balloon clusters on sticks — tie 3–5 small balloons to a stick, place in a decorated jar for a kid-friendly centerpiece.
3. Mini floral crowns — place mini crowns around candles or jars for an elegant, girly touch.
4. Book-stack tables — stack vintage children’s books with a small vase on top for a storybook theme.
5. Terrarium jars — small jars with moss, faux mushrooms, and a baby-themed figurine make whimsical displays.

Backdrops and photo-ops

6. Crepe paper fringe wall — cut and layer crepe fringe vertically for an instant backdrop.
7. Paper flower wall — create various sized paper blooms and glue them to foam board or netting.
8. Balloon arch — use balloons in varying sizes and shades of pink, white, and gold with a light structure or command hooks.
9. Fabric or sari drape — lightweight fabric hung from a curtain rod or tree branch creates a soft, elegant frame.
10. Polaroid photo display — string fairy lights and clip pregnancy or family photos for a personal touch.

Banners, garlands, and signs

11. Felt letter banner — cut felt letters and hot-glue onto ribbon.
12. Floral garland — string faux flowers and greenery for tabletops or entryways.
13. Paper fan garland — fold patterned paper into fans and glue in a line for a retro vibe.
14. Name bunting — spell the baby’s name with cardstock and attach with mini clothespins.

Balloons and balloon alternatives

15. Confetti balloons — fill clear balloons with pink confetti and inflate.
16. Honeycomb paper balls — affordable, reusable, and colorful.
17. Balloon tassel strings — add tissue tassels to balloon strings for movement and color.
18. Giant number balloons — celebrate the due month or the expected date (or just use as decor).

Dessert table and food decor

19. Themed cupcake toppers — use stamped paper or small charms glued to toothpicks.
20. Dessert tier with personalized tags — label each treat with cute tags matching the theme.
21. Candy jars with coordinating scoops — paint lids and scoops in theme colors.
22. Mini chalkboard menu — list sweets on small chalkboards for a homemade touch.

DIY favors and place settings

23. Seed packet favors — design printable labels and tie to seed packets for “watch her grow” favors.
24. Soap or candle favors — small handmade soaps or candles wrapped in organza.
25. Cookie favor boxes — bake themed cookies and package in simple boxes with ribbon.
26. Personalized water labels — wrap water bottles in themed cardstock sleeves.

Creative printable and paper crafts

27. Printable games and cards — shower bingo, wish cards, and advice cards you can design and print.
28. Paper lanterns — inexpensive and atmospheric for indoor/outdoor.
29. Origami crib mobiles — fold paper cranes or stars for a tabletop mobile.
30. Doily placemats — layer paper doilies and cardstock for delicate place settings.

Unique, budget-friendly centerpieces

31. Balloon-in-a-jar — small balloon anchored in jars with confetti or crinkle paper.
32. Ruffled vase wraps — ruffle tissue paper around vases for inexpensive texture.
33. Mini chalkboard signs in potted succulents — reuse plants as favors afterwards.

Theme twists and variations

34. Vintage tea party — use mismatched teacups, lace, and soft roses.
35. Woodland fairy — incorporate moss, tiny logs, and soft LED lights.
36. Nautical pink — anchor motifs, stripes, and pastel coral shades.
37. Boho chic — macramé accents, pampas grass, and earth tones with pink highlights.

Eco-friendly and safety-conscious options

38. Reusable fabric banners and napkins — reduce single-use waste.
39. Biodegradable balloons and paper straws — choose eco-friendly materials.
40. Non-toxic paint and decorations — especially important if children will be handling items.

Setup timeline and party-day checklist

• 2–3 weeks before: Choose color palette and gather basic supplies.
• 1 week before: Create printable items and order any specialty pieces.
• 2–3 days before: Assemble long-lead decorations (paper flowers, banners).
• Party morning: Inflate balloons, set up food table, place centerpieces, test lights.
• After party: Prepare boxes for reusable items and compost or recycle single-use pieces.

Budget hacks to stretch your dollar

• Buy tissue paper and crepe paper in bulk and make multiple projects from the same stock.
• Shop thrift stores for mismatched vases, frames, and linens to upcycle.
• Use printable templates for games and signs rather than buying premade decor.
• Recruit friends for a DIY craft party — assembly lines speed up production and reduce stress.

Inspiration and variations

If you want more ideas for general decorations and layout inspiration beyond girl-specific themes, consult a comprehensive baby shower decorations guide that covers layout, color balances, and prop placement to help your designs look polished without professional help.

Conclusion

For extra project inspiration and gift suggestions, you might find the curated collection of Homemade baby boy shower gift ideas and easy baby shower ideas helpful even if you’re planning a girl-themed event, as many DIY techniques translate across themes. For more photographed examples and step-by-step tutorials specific to girl-themed decorations, check the detailed compilation of 40+ DIY baby shower decorations for girls on HubPages to adapt ideas and gather supplies lists.