Things You'll Need:
- working knowledge of using text boxes in Word or Publisher
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Step 1
You probably should have your bookmarks printed by a professional printer once you have them designed. You can go online and find a company that allows you to upload your design, or check with a local print shop. Bookmarks make great cheap baby shower favors because they usually cost between 25 and 50 cents each to be printed!
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Step 2
Start with a simple text box.Most bookmarks are 2 inches wide by 7 inches tall, so start with a text box this size. The print company you've chosen may allow other sizes so of course this is up to you and your budget. Fill the box in with a nice color.
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Step 3
Add a poem or saying for your cheap baby shower favor.Add another text box with a nice phrase, poem, quote or saying about babies or family. You can even use your favorite scripture or religious quote if appropriate. Use a nice font but don't make it too fancy as of course you still want it to be readable.
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Step 4
Add some decoration or clip art.Use a piece of clip art to dress up your cheap baby shower favors. You can import a digital picture from your camera or use clip art. Go to http://office.microsoft.com and click on Clip Art. Search for baby or family and you'll get literally dozens of choice. Import one to your document and resize it.
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Step 5
Your cheap baby shower favors are ready to go!Add one more text box with the mom's name and date or a nice saying such as Welcoming Baby Lawson so of course people will remember where they got this beautiful but cheap baby shower favor! You can fill in this text box with a complementary or contrasting color so it stands out, or leave it clear.
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Step 6
From tasseldepot.com.If you want to add tassels to your bookmarks, you can typically have your printer add a hole when they print it. However, be sure to adjust the placement of your text box at top so you don't punch through your wording! Tassels can be purchased very cheaply online or at a craft supply store. Of course you can just have your cheap baby shower favors printed and hand them out as is.
