22 Cute & Low-Cost DIY Decorating Ideas for a Baby Shower Party

A baby shower party is often the sweetest celebration before a little one arrives. It’s a joyful and unforgettable moment when the mom-to-be shares her excitement, dreams, and laughter with friends and family. To make this special day stand out, the right decorations can turn an ordinary gathering into a truly magical event. From playful themes to creative DIY touches, there are endless ways to bring your vision to life.

For a baby shower party for a girl, think bright flowers, pink balloons, charming garlands, and sweet treats. For a boy, you might try a fun camping theme, a space adventure, or even cute cloud and raindrop decor. To spark your imagination, we’ve rounded up some fresh and inspiring ideas to help you create a baby shower party that everyone will remember.

A whimsical baby shower backdrop is created with fluffy white pom-pom clouds and colorful paper raindrops hanging down on strings against a rustic brick wall.

A large Minnie Mouse-inspired decoration, crafted from what looks like white fabric roses and black ribbon ears, sits on a red and white polka-dot tablecloth.

A vintage-style baby shower dessert table is decorated with a “Sweet as a peach” sign for “Georgia,” and a clothesline with tiny turquoise and pink baby clothes, including a frilly tutu.

A cascade of pink and light blue balloons hangs from the ceiling, held by matching ribbons.

A Baby Shower Diaper Wreath:

A handmade wreath made from diapers, tied with light blue ribbons, hangs on a white door and is accented with a large polka-dotted blue bow and a sign that says, “Welcome Baby Silas!”

Tutorial: imperfecthomemaking.com

A cute display is set up on a mantle, featuring a clothesline with several darling baby dresses in shades of pink and white.

White balloons are clustered near the ceiling to look like clouds, and long strings with pastel-colored raindrop cutouts hang down in front of a large window.