Homemade Baby Name Collages

Let a carefully picked baby name inspire you to make a homemade baby name college.

If you’re looking for a personalized baby gift that you can make yourself, consider making a baby name collage. There are many ways to incorporate different themes such as the newborn’s name, date, time of birth, weight, names of all the children in the family, or even all of the names that were considered for the baby. If you’re more of a crafty person try a decoupage collage, or if you’re more of a graphic artist, try a design on your computer. Either way, let this new little life inspire you to create a lasting gift.

Scrapbooking Frame or Canvas

Make a scrapbook page-type collage to put in a frame or to glue onto a canvas. Cut a piece of scrapbooking paper down to the size of your frame and decorate it with the baby’s name and photos. Match the design of the collage to the color scheme of the nursery. If you’re a decoupage fan, use an all-in-one glue, sealer, and finisher to paste down cutouts and even photos onto a canvas.

Graphic Design

Use a word processor to create a word-only collage that can then be printed and framed, made into a clothing transfer, or made into wall stickers. Create text boxes that are turned both vertically and horizontally, playing with the features of the program to make a simple yet bold design. Have the baby’s name stand out among other buzz words or important details about the baby.

Photo Frame Collage

Purchase a large rectangular frame. Choose photos of the baby to fill the central area of the frame. Use a big stencil to write the baby’s name onto some thick paper or tag board cut down to fit in the frame. Using a utility knife, cut out the letters you have drawn. Place the name cutout over the photos so the letters create windows to the pictures.

Other Baby Name Collage Ideas

Make a hanging collage for the baby’s room using cardboard letter cutouts or wood letters. If you still like the idea of using photos, cut letters out of your photos to create a word and picture collage for a frame or scrapbook. If you want your baby name collage to be part of your nursery, consider using wall stencils and paint to create your masterpiece. A baby name collage design can even be drawn onto a cake with frosting for a baby shower.