Anchors away! Nautical theme for baby shower and boy birthday cards

Ahoy! Blue anchors and red stars make a splash for a nautical themed baby shower or birthday party.

Baby shower invitations or congratulations cards in reds and blues. Patterned backgrounds also add a fun touch.

Anchors and stars available at http://www.ebay.com/itm/111322917704?ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1554.l2649

Birthday wishes for your first mate!

Mix an match additional elements, such as banners and flags to complete the look. The flags would make great cupcake toppers at the party.

 

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Watch for showers!

Baby showers

When I think of rain showers, I think sad, maybe depressing, but these baby shower invitation and announcement ideas will bring nothing but a smile!

How sweet are polka dots for a baby shower? Playing with fun colors and fonts are a great way to create a fun palate for your DIY baby card. Carry the colors over to the shower to complete your theme.

Baby Blue

 

Blue umbrella and cloud set available at

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178264984/blue-means-happy-with-this-adorable-blue?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

Yellow with polka dots

 

Yellow umbrella available at

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175194757/yellow-polka-dot-die-cut-umbrellas?ref=shop_home_active_8

 

 

Shapes

Maybe even try an umbrella shaped card

Zoo Animal Baby Shower

My sister's recent baby shower was such a fun time. It gave me a chance to experiment with a few different craft projects.

Invitations

A simple card in a turquoise blue with a happy yellow giraffe. The white baby text jumps out on the bright color.

 

 

Decorations

Zoo animals added a fun touch to the décor. The yellow lion with polka dot mane was really cute. The chevron funny monkey gave everyone a friendly wave. My sister made the chocolate dipped pretzels with sprinkles. They were a hit! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treats

The cake really came out well. We ordered extra plain cupcakes. I made the turquoise flags to go on top.





 

 

 

A little extra fun

Turquoise chevron moustaches were fun for everyone to get into the spirit of welcoming the little man!

 

Favors

I had been wanting to try chalkboard paint for a while. I made chalkboard clips with a magnet on the back using a thin wooden square attached to a wooden clothespin. Hot glue gun and craft paint were the only other tools necessary for this easy favor.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Baby Shower and Announcement Card Ideas

 

Simple and sweet ideas for baby shower invitations, baby announcements, birthday cards, scrapbooking.

 

 

Brown bears! Big and little bears are so sweet. They can hold hands, overlap or stand side by side. Neutral brown is works on a variety of boy or girl background colors.



https://www.etsy.com/listing/177528100/sweet-brown-bear-die-cuts-mama-and-baby?ref=related-4

Go vertical! A tall giraffe and vertical baby text are on a bright background. Cool giraffe works for boys or girls.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175179857/unique-die-cut-vertical-baby-text-in?ref=listing-shop-header-3

Mama and baby! Big and little kittys are sweet together. Soft greens look great on a soft color background.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/176709790/sweet-die-cut-kitty-set-mama-and-baby

Chirp, chirp! Birds go bold for baby. Chevron and solid for this mama and baby bird.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/176839638/die-cut-turquiose-chevron-birds-mama-and?ref=listing-shop-header-1


Say it with a picture! Baby + umbrella = super cute baby shower invitation.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175194757/yellow-polka-dot-die-cut-umbrellas?ref=listing-shop-header-4