Christening invitations: ideas for homemade invitations to a baptism
For many families, a christening is more than just a church ceremony. It is a special moment in time marked by love and unity that brings the whole family together. To do justice to this event and bring a smile to the guests' faces, it is worth getting creative with the christening invitations. Instead of relying on generic, store-bought christening invitations, you can create small works of art with homemade cards that are sure to make it into a few souvenir albums. We’ll give you creative DIY ideas for homemade christening invitations that you can make at home using origami, beautiful crafting paper or cute baby photos.
Christening invitations with a cute baby photo
This simple, beautiful and meaningful DIY christening invitation proves that you don't need much to create something special and unique. All it takes is a little time, love and creativity. This pretty and heartfelt christening invitation not only holds the necessary information about the celebration but also gives your loved ones a special memento. We'll show you how you can make this christening invitation at home.
Materials for making a christening invitation with a photo
Pressed flower paper or rag paper
Jute string
Baby photos
A printer
A punch & a pair of scissors
Fresh or dried flowers if required
How to make the christening invitation
First, come up with a design for your invitation (format 8 x 16 cm). Programmes such as Canva or Adobe Express are best suited for this. You can use green branches, flower or leaf designs and matching Christian symbols as decorative elements. Then add the name of the child being baptised and all the information about the ceremony.
Next, print out the invitation and cut it to size.
Print out the baby photo in a small format (e.g. retro print photo strips). Take a hole punch and punch a hole in the top right-hand corner of the photo.
Cut some jute string and wrap it around the invitation card. Thread the string through the hole in the photo and tie a bow. Add a few flowers to complete your homemade christening invitation.
Christening invitations with a fish design
The fish is one of the oldest Christian symbols and is frequently used for baptisms. This invitation incorporates this symbol in an understated way. Loving details, delicate colours and a playful bow round the design off. This homemade christening invitation is ideal for anyone who wants to create a personal card with minimal materials and lots of attention to detail.
Materials for making an invitation with a fish design
A6-format greeting cards made from cardstock
Crafting paper in white and 3 matching colours
Paper with a fish pattern
A pair of scissors & glue
Adhesive pads
A fine-tipped pen
Thin ribbon (e.g. 3 mm wide)
How to make the christening invitation
If the greeting cards are not already folded, go ahead and fold them down the centre. Put them to one side for later.
Now, take the white cardstock and cut out a rectangle measuring 13.8 x 9.5 cm. Stick it in the centre of the front of your card.
Cut out a rectangle measuring 5.5 x 8.5 cm from the paper with a fish pattern and tie a bow around it with the ribbon.
Attach adhesive pads to all four corners and stick the rectangle onto the white background, 5 mm from the left, top and bottom edges.
Now, cut out a fish shape in three different sizes from three different colours of paper. Stick two adhesive pads on top of each other under the largest fish and attach it to the card so that it is positioned between the paper with a fish pattern and the white background. Stick the other two fish in different places on the card using one adhesive pad each.
Add the words ‘Invitation’ to complete your little work of art.
Instead of cutting the fish out by hand, you can also use punches with a fish cut-out. You can use these later to make sprinkles and/or confetti for the party.
Christening invitations: cute origami boats
Ahoy, little miracle! This christening invitation in the shape of an origami boat is a true eye-catcher. It symbolises the boat of life setting sail, and all guests are invited to come on board. We’ll show you how to fold these little boats and label them with the most important information about the christening ceremony.
Materials for making origami boat christening invitations
Origami paper with front and back sides in different colours
A fine-tipped pen
An alphabet stamp if necessary
A hole punch & a pair of scissors
Thin ribbon (e.g. 3 mm)
A small wooden fish
How to make these christening invitations
1. Lay the origami paper in front of you. Fold it down the centre once from bottom to top and once from left to right. Now fold the bottom right corner and the top left corner once towards the centre.
2. Crease the paper again in the centre by placing the bottom edge on top of the top edge. Now take the bottom left-hand corner and place it at the top of the centre line, creating a small triangle on the left-hand side.
3. Turn your folded piece over and repeat this step. You should now have a complete triangle.
4. Reach into the centre of the triangle and pull it apart slightly. Now bring the triangles of the same colour together to form a square.
5. Fold the bottom tip backwards to complete your boat.
6. Now label the boat with a fine-tipped pen. You can write the date and time of the christening on the back of the sails and write or stamp the name of the child being christened on the front. A small fish or sun on the sail makes for a cute accent on your personalised christening invitation.
7. Punch a hole in the left side of the boat with a hole punch and push the ribbon through it. Take a small decorative fish and thread it onto the ribbon. Finally, tie a small knot to finish off your homemade christening invitation.
Christening invitations with a sweet animal design
These christening invitations catch one’s attention with their cute animal design and playful details. They have a dream-like quality and are a great option for anyone who sees a christening not just as a formal church celebration, but as a warm welcome to a little miracle. We'll show you how you can easily make these christening invitations.
Materials for making these christening invitations
A6-format greeting cards made from cardstock
Paper with a pretty pattern
Cardstock in colours that match the paper with a design
Kraft paper and white crafting paper
Adhesive pads
A pencil, a pair of scissors & glue
A compass
Various punches with flower design (optional)
How to make the christening invitations
Fold the greeting cards in half if they are not yet folded and set them aside.
Now, grab the paper with a pattern and cut out a rectangle measuring 13.8 x 9.5 cm. Then stick this in the centre of the front of your card. This will be the background for the rest of the design.
Set a distance of 2.5 cm on the compass and draw a circle on your white crafting paper. Cut out the circle.
Take the kraft paper, set the compass to 3 cm and draw another circle. Now draw a wavy edge around the circle with the pencil and cut it out.
Cut out a cute animal such as a whale, a dove, an elephant or a butterfly.
Stick the white circle in the centre of the circle with the wavy edge and your cute animal in the white circle.
Attach two adhesive pads to the back and stick the circle to the front of your card.
Now you can punch out small details, such as flowers, and stick them on. Use wording such as ‘Invitation’ or ‘You are invited’ to complete your christening invitation.
Christening invitations: what to write in the invitations
To ensure that your homemade christening invitations are not only beautiful but also useful, there are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to the content and when to send them out. Here, we answer the most important questions about christening invitations.
What should I write in the christening invitations?
Naturally, the name of the child being baptised should be written on the card. In addition to this, the type of occasion, the date, time and place of the baptism should be included. It’s important to include the address of the church and the location of the after-party, if applicable. A friendly RSVP with a deadline will help you with your organisation. A personal greeting, Bible verse or suitable saying will give your invitation a personal and heartfelt touch.
When should I send out my christening invitations?
Ideally, you should send out the invitations about six to eight weeks before the event, so that your guests have enough time to plan. If friends or relatives have to travel from afar or if there are holidays coming up, it's a good idea to let them know as early as possible.
Conclusion: make beautiful memories with homemade christening invitations
A christening is a very special event, and a homemade christening invitation expresses how much heart and soul you have put into this day. You can adapt all of our DIY ideas to add your personal touch, whether you opt for a playful animal design, a natural look with pressed flowers or a symbolic fish. Your homemade christening invitations are sure to get your guests excited about the upcoming event, and with a little time, creativity and attention to detail, you can create an informative and touching memento.
