Get tutorials to 15 homemade baby gifts for baby showers or after the baby is born. These DIY baby shower gifts will be cherished for years to come!
Homemade baby gifts are probably the cutest projects that crafters will ever make. I love making DIY baby shower gifts, but haven’t been able to make any for a while!
I am at the age where all my friends have already had kids and we have to wait another ten years for them to start having grandkids! And back when I was going to baby showers all the time, I was not into making sentimental gifts myself.
But when the next wave of babies hit our family, I’m going to be ready with some great homemade baby gift ideas from across the blogosphere. I thought you might like to browse through some of the most creative homemade baby gifts I have come across.
Simply click on the Continue Reading button under each picture of the following handmade baby blankets and homemade baby shower gifts to read the full tutorial. I’m sure you’ll find something that will get your creative juices flowing!
15 Homemade Baby Gifts They'll Love!
Handmade Baby Blankets
Handmade baby blankets and quilts are always well-loved and used! There are so many creative ways to make baby blankets, and they make beloved DIY baby shower gifts.
DIY Personalized Minky Baby Blanket with Tags!
Make an adorable personalized baby lovey with tags for the sweet baby to hold on to!
Simple Patchwork Color Blocked Baby Quilt Tutorial
Here is a good beginner's baby quilt to make with great instructions. You can customize handmade baby quilts with any color to match the nursery theme.
Soft 'n Snuggly Sensory Baby Quilt Tutorial
If knitting and quilting isn't your thing, then this homemade baby blanket with just straight stitches might be up your alley. This baby blanket is also a great way to use up fabric scraps you have!
Personalized Baby Gift Ideas
If you have a Cricut or other cutting machine, then making personalized baby gifts is fun and easy! You can add iron-on vinyl or adhesive vinyl to almost anything to make keepsakes or nursery decor.
DIY Baby Gifts: How to Make an Adorable Birth Stat Elephant!
A birth stat stuffed animal would be a cherished gift after the baby is born. Once you know all the birth stats, you can quickly add them to an adorable stuffed elephant's ears!
Flower Shadow Box DIY: Entire Process from Start to Finish!
If you are wanting to make DIY baby shower gifts and already know the name of the baby-to-be, then this monogrammed flower shadow box would be a beautiful addition to any nursery room. Using a Cricut, you can make the paper flowers and personalize the shadow box however you want!
Infusible Ink on Aluminum: DIY Personalized Newborn Baby Gift!
Another way to display birth stats is by using Cricut Infusible Ink to create a gorgeous wall or bookcase decoration.
Knitted and Crocheted Baby Gift Ideas
For those that love to knit and crochet, the following are some adorable DIY baby gifts that use your craftiness!
Crochet Feather and Fan Baby Blanket - Free Pattern
If you know how to crochet or even learn, then making this gorgeous handmade baby blanket would make another cherished DIY baby shower gift idea.
Sheep Baby Blanket
Speaking of super cute baby blankets, check out this adorable sheep baby blanket! Knitters will love putting together this one of a kind baby gift!
Easy Newborn Baby Booties Knitting Pattern - Gina Michele
Booties, always a cute and fun baby shower gift or gift in general. I still have booties my Grandma knitted for me and my kids wore them. They can become a cherished passed down gift!
Crochet Baby Flip Flops - Adorable and Easy to make for Summer
If you are more of a crocheter, then try making these adorable baby sandals and flip flops.
Flat Knit Booties Free Knitting Pattern
Here is another adorable bootie knitting pattern for babies.
Crochet Baby Bib from Vintage Pattern | Grateful Prayer
Babies can never have too many bibs and this vintage crocheted bib will probably be saved for a lifetime.
Homemade Baby Toys
Along with handmade baby blankets and knitted items, you can also make a number of baby toys. All of these handmade baby toys would make amazing DIY baby shower gifts and will hold up better than any store-bought item!
Toddler Activity Center DIY!
If you or your hubby love to use power tools and build things, then this adorable handmade baby gift would be so fun to make. My kiddos loved wooden activity centers and it kept them engaged. This would be a perfect homemade baby shower gift for the parents to be!
Homemade Teething Ring
All babies can use teething rings and they can be pretty easy to make. Like this handmade teething ring with wood and fabric.
Wooden Ring Crinkle Teether DIY
Here is another example of some adorable homemade teethers, aren't they just so cute??
DIY Baby Gym Tutorial with Free Printables
Another fun DIY baby gift idea is this handmade baby gym. Use all your crafting skills to make adorable hanging play items and a wooden structure!
If you are a Cricut user, make sure to check out our free baby feet SVG files and other baby shower SVG files.
There you have it! 15 handmade baby gifts to start making now! If you are looking for more ideas, check out our gender reveal gift ideas.
And if you happen to be planning a baby shower, make sure to browse through our list of printable baby shower games to download for free!
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