What is a baby shower?
A Baby shower is a party thrown for an expecting mother to share her joy, as she gets ready to bring her baby into this world. Traditionally, the baby shower was to honor the mother to be and help her get ready for baby with basic essentials like clothes, baby bedding etc. The baby shower invitations must provide all the necessary details.
When is the ideal time to hold a baby shower?
Ideally, host the shower about two to three months before the baby is born to ensure that the mother is well into her pregnancy and is ready to receive support and encouragement from her friends and family.
Who should host the baby shower?
Traditionally members of the family, a friend or several friends together, or even co-workers host the baby shower for the expectant mother. Today it is normal for the parents to host the baby shower before or after the baby is born.
When should one send out baby shower invitations?
The invitations for the baby shower are sent at least three to six weeks before the date decided for the shower to give guests ample time to respond as to whether they will attend the baby shower or not.
Where are baby shower invitations available?
These are available in most gift and stationary shops. You can also order the same online. If you are creative, you could make your own cards.
Can one make their own invitation cards?
Yes. Information and guidelines required for the same are freely available on the internet.
Search engines like Google, MSN, and Yahoo take you directly to sites, which provide all the basic and necessary information. Use this method to click on sites like invitationland.com or Evite.com, which tells you in detail how to print your own baby shower invitations.
What information should be on the invitation card?
Names of the guests, date and time of the function, venue, directions to the venue ( if required ), suggestions for gifts or information on stores registry and RSVP.
How to make invitation cards at home?
Download the free printable versions or purchase some good imaging software online to help you get started. Creating your own requires planning and a creative flair. Buy the paper of your choice, and have the store cut it for you quickly, neatly and in the size, you require. If you are using handmade paper, scrap booking paper or gift-wrapping paper with baby pictures or cuddly toys on it, work on these at home, using the materials purchased from a hobby or craft shop. Use your creative skills and the instructions available on the internet to create beautiful cards.
What materials are required for making baby shower invitations cards at home?
A good inkjet or laser printer. Handmade paper, blank cards, card stock or translucent paper like vellum etc. A sliding paper cutter. Decorative items like glitter, embellishments, colored tape, stick-ons etc. Decorative scissors, glue, decorative templates etc.