How to Create a Diaper Baby Shower Invitation

Creating a diaper baby shower invitation out of unexpected materials can add a touch of whimsy to the celebration. Made from adhesive backed felt and three dimensional trims, this invitation is sure to command attention and make a great keepsake after the event. While making these invitations will take a little more time than purchasing ready made greetings, the extra effort will be appreciated by both the guests and the mother to be.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8½-by-11 inch white paper (one sheet for the pattern and one sheet for each invitation)
• Sheet of 8½-by-11 inch adhesive backed white felt (one sheet makes two invitations)
• Decorative trims
• Glue gun
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Adhesive backed Velcro
• Pencil
• Computer and printer

Making the invitation

1. 
    
   Pattern

   Make a pattern for the invitation by folding a sheet of 8½-by-11 inch paper as shown and cutting away the excess. Then cut along the fold to create a triangular pattern

2. Trace the pattern on the paper side of the adhesive backed felt with the pencil. Cut out the triangle of felt, leaving the paper adhesive backing attached.

3. 
    
   Invitation info

   Print out the invitation information on 8½-by-11 inch paper, using one sheet for each invitation. The words "Baby Shower" should be centered near the top of the invitation, with the shower information beginning about two spaces down. Use a landscape orientation for the page setup, so that your printout will be wider than it is long, as shown.

4. 
    
   Felt with invitation info attached

   Lay the felt triangle in front of you, felt side down, with the longest side of the triangle facing away from you. Peel away the paper backing on the felt and mount the invitation information, centering it carefully. Cut away any excess paper. Since the paper may not fully cover the felt, you may need to add small pieces of paper to the two top corners to keep the invitation from sticking together.

5. 
    
   Folded diaper

   Overlap the two top corners and fold down as shown. Bring the bottom corner up and fold as shown. Only the words "Baby Shower" should be visible.

6. 
    
   Adding Velcro closure

   Cut a small Velcro square in half, peel the backing off the stiff looped piece, and attach it to the felt side of the left corner of the diaper. Peel the backing from the corresponding soft looped Velcro piece and attach it to the paper side of the lower corner of the diaper. To close the diaper, fold in the right corner, then the left corner, and then the bottom corner. Press to fasten the Velcro.

7. 
    
   Embellished diaper

   Embellish the front of the invitation with decorative elements using the glue gun.

Tips & Warnings

• Use white card stock instead of felt for a simpler, less bulky invitation.
• These invitations may be thick or heavy enough to require extra postage.

Resources

• Baby shower gifts