Creative Gender Reveal Ideas...Part Deux

Way back in the fall of 2014 (yes, six months might as well be ancient in the blogosphere!), Jen wrote a very popular and useful post about “How To Plan A Gender Reveal Party”. Now we’re onto a new year and with a new year comes new trends. Here is a quick rundown of some of our favorite creative ways to make your big announcement!

If you’re having a party, consider wowing your attendees with these super cute and creative gender reveal ideas for 2015:

Dress The Part

Guests can cast their “vote” for either Team Boy or Team Girl by cleverly adorning themselves with quintessential boy and girl gear. Some awesome prop pairings include: 

      “Ties or Tutus”

      “Team Pink or Team Blue”

      “Lips or ‘Staches” 

 

Let the Décor Speak for Itself

 No confusion here. Invite your guests to enter the party and immediately be enveloped by an explosion of all things baby boy or baby girl!

No Party, No Problem!

 So, perhaps planning a lavish gender reveal event isn’t really your scene. That shouldn’t mean you have to forego an exciting and meaningful gender reveal, right?! Consider these creative alternatives for sharing your big announcement (whether it be via snail mail or social media!).

      Send ‘em a Scratch Off

      Spread the news with a photo shoot

From paint fights to glitter, baby gender reveal photo shoots have boomed in popularity. Try one of these cute photo shoot themes.

Whether you’re throwing a bash or opting for a more understated gender reveal, there are a plethora of creative ways to share your announcement with family and friends.

As always, we would love to hear from YOU on this topic!  Have you recently hosted a gender reveal party or crafted a creative baby gender announcement?  At My Scratch Offs, LLC, we’re perpetually perusing unique ideas to help our clients make the most of their messages and events. Tweet us @MyScratchOffs #GenderReveal or catch up with us on Facebook!

Thinking Outside the Bundle: Unique Baby Shower Invitation Ideas

A new baby is a joyous occasion to celebrate, so of course you’ll want the invitation to the baby shower to be unique and very special. Keep in mind that baby shower invitations don’t have to be just the usual card-in-the-mail kind of thing. You can have a baby shower invitation printed on just about anything you choose. The following are some ideas to help make your baby shower invitation special and one of a kind.

Scratch Off Baby Shower Invitations

Our Baby Shower Scratch Off Game Cards can be used to encourage guest interaction at the baby shower, but we can also customize a similar concept to create the perfect Scratch Off Baby Shower Invitation. A fun and exciting idea is to include a Scratch Off Gender Reveal as part of your unique baby shower invitation. If you’ve chosen a very creative baby shower theme, a custom invitation is the perfect way to build anticipation for the event.

Tea Party Themed Invitation

If your baby shower is going to have a tea party theme, there are several ways you can incorporate the theme for your invitations. You can send a flat invitation that is shaped like a tea bag (like this one from ALadysbugLane) or teapot, or you can find an invitation that includes a pocket so that you can actually send a tea bag as part of the invitation. A clever line like “a baby is brewing,” or something similar, makes it fun.

Newsprint Invitation

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! You can start with a catchy headline, personalized for the mom-to-be, and add the essential information as part of the “newspaper article.” This is a great idea if the mom-to-be would like to share a bit about the baby’s story in the fine print.

Balloon Invitation

“She’s Ready to Pop!” You can find LifeAsPaper on Etsy and order a clever baby shower invitation printed on a balloon and attached to a card for mailing. The person receiving the invite will have to blow up the balloon to see what it’s all about!


Wooden Baby Block Invitation

A company called Sideshow Press can create an adorable screen print on a small wooden block as part of your baby shower invitation. You can have the shower information printed on the sides of the block with any font you choose. Select a design that fits the mom-to-be. Her friends and family will enjoy getting the box in the mail and will have a keepsake to remember the special occasion.

 Library Card Invitation

 Help the new mom build her baby a library of children’s books with this cute idea. You can fill the card with all the information needed and make a notation to bring a loved children’s book instead of a card with your baby gift.


Make It Memorable

Whichever unique baby shower invitation idea you choose, the occasion is sure to be memorable for the guests, and especially for the mom-to-be. With the versatility of Scratch Off Labels from My Scratch Offs, you can add an extra element of fun to any of the ideas mentioned in this post. If you have something specific in mind, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to leave us a comment here or share your ideas with us on Facebook!

9 Creative Baby Shower Themes for 2014

Tips for Planning a Memorable Baby Shower

When planning a baby shower, there are a number of variables to consider: the guest list, venue, food, games and favors, to name a few. But what’s one detail that can set your event apart from every other? The theme! No longer must you stick to the traditional baby pink and baby blue shower themes…it’s out with the old and in with the new and exciting!

If you need a little nudge in the right direction, here’s a list of theme ideas that offer something for everyone.

Baby Girl Ideas:

•   Fashion Inspired- What better way to shower the new mommy and her future fashionista than with a designer-inspired shower?!Consider planning a Tiffany & Co. or Chanel-themed shower. Tres chic!
•  “Tutu Cute”- Ruffles and tutus are quintessential, girl. Throw a baby shower that is ballerina inspired and full of tutus and frills!

Baby Boy Ideas:

•   Hunting/Outdoor Inspired- Consider a camouflage-themed shower to help your expectant outdoor enthusiasts welcome their new young buck!
•   Sports Inspired- Nothing screams “BOY!” more than sports! Get creative with vintage sports décor, or if the parents-to-be are super fans of a specific team.

Gender Neutral Ideas:

•  “Cute As A Button”- Do a quick Pinterest search to view a ton of super cute button-themed food and décor ideas.
• “Mommy To Bee”- Bumblebee baby products are super popular right now. Cash in on the wealth of cute bee products on the market and throw your own “Bee”-themed shower.
•  Classic Movie Inspired- What better way to welcome your new little Jedi than with a Star Wars-themed baby shower?! Or lavish upon a little princess with a Cinderella-inspired soiree?
• Vintage Chalkboard Inspired- Cutesy chalkboards are everywhere these days! Consider not only including decorated chalkboards as part of your décor, but also, carry the chalkboard trend over into your invitations and party favors. Our Chalkboard Baby Shower Scratch Off Game Cards are one of our bestsellers!
•  Children’s Book Inspired- Peter Rabbit, Where The Wild Things Are and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom would all make for super cute baby shower theme ideas!

In the modern world of event planning, anything goes! Plan a shower that is uniquely YOU. I hope this list of ideas inspires you to create your own individual fun and fabulous baby shower. 

Happy Planning!