| Among the many options for baby shower invitations | | | | invitation which you can acquire from Wal Mart, |
| is the do-it-yourself option. There are several ways | | | | Michael's, office supply stores, Hobby Lobby, etc. |
| to accomplish this: | | | | 5. Sending a postcard. |
| Computer made | | | | Invitation information: |
| With the Use of graphics program found in your | | | | 1. A phrase or a poem that indicates a baby shower |
| computer, simply make a design for a baby shower | | | | party or simply the words ?baby shower?, to make |
| invitation then print it out onto card or board stock. | | | | certain that your guests is well informed what they |
| With this option, you can send the invitation in an | | | | are getting invited to. |
| envelope or send without an envelope similar to a | | | | 2. Make sure to put the name of the mom to be. |
| postcard. Be sure that your invitation will contain all | | | | 3. Include the address as well as the directions and |
| the necessary details such as date, place, time, | | | | the map of the place where the party is to be held. |
| theme, who is it for, and the rsvp number. There are | | | | 4. Date and time of the occasion. |
| a lot of websites offering free invitations that can be | | | | 5. Theme, if any |
| printed. | | | | 6. RSVP number or an email address |
| Velum Overlay | | | | 7. The name of the hostess. |
| One adorable but very simple way of making a baby | | | | 8. Your store registry |
| shower invitation is by using a velum overlay. You | | | | Choosing an invitation: |
| can buy a paper style that attracts you; buy this | | | | 1. Keep a budget, stick to always. The market for |
| along with a coordinating ribbon at your favorite craft | | | | invitations is overwhelming. Only spend within your |
| or scrap booking store. Buy too, a few pieces of | | | | budget, do not get carried away. |
| velum. Working on the computer, write down any | | | | 2. Think of a theme and make certain that your |
| wording that you would want to appear on your | | | | invitation gives the guest a hint of it. |
| invitation then have it printed unto the velum. At the | | | | 3. Make, purchase or have the baby shower invitation |
| top or the front of a craft paper, fasten the velum. | | | | made at least a month in advance prior to the baby |
| The result is a fun and fancy invitation that was also | | | | shower date. |
| fun to do. | | | | 4. Before selecting a certain design, as there are so |
| More invitation ideas: | | | | many choices, go through each design carefully, pick |
| 1. The most practical and easy idea is to buy your | | | | out at least five that you like best, then from the |
| ready made invitations at a store that specializes in it, | | | | five, pick out three, until you narrow down your |
| fill up all the blanks then mail them. | | | | choices to one. |
| 2. You can order professional invitations in online | | | | 5. Spend a lot of time browsing through the web. |
| stores or from a party store. | | | | Here, a lot of invitations are available in different |
| 3. Make your own custom-generated invitation cards | | | | themes, sizes, colors, patterns and styles. |
| at any greeting card store; some offer computers | | | | 6. Know how many invitations to buy or order. Make |
| wherein you can design your own invitations. | | | | a guest list before you order and make sure to order |
| 4. Make your own using a computer software or | | | | for extras. |
| through Word or clip art or a blank or pre-printed | | | | |