Newborn gifts: make heartfelt DIY baby gifts
Make this DIY baby gift with our step-by-step instructions
A baby usually gives about 9 months warning that it’s on its way, but that time can fly by in an instant and before you know it, it’s time to get a gift. If you would rather make something that is special and personal rather than buying something from a shop, the baby bouquet is just the thing.
This colourful bouquet made from useful baby items is quick and easy to make. Of course, you will need to do a bit of preparation work so that you can enjoy making this special homemade gift.
Think about how you want to design your bouquet and get all the necessary materials before you start the assembly. The following list will help you plan:
What you need to make a baby clothing bouquet:
1 flowerpot (13 - 15 cm diameter)
7 to 10 planting sticks (45 - 55 cm long)
1 brick of floral foam
Craft paper in different shades of green
Rubber bands, pins, and adhesive tape
About 1.5 meters of coloured ribbons
Time: approx. 15 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Cost: 20-30 €
The idea of the gift to the new parents is to disguise the baby clothes as flower heads. The flowers look best if you use baby clothes that are plain in colour or have basic patterns. Depending on how lush you want your bouquet to be, you'll need enough baby clothes for 7 to 10 flower buds.
The ideal clothes for this DIY baby gift:
If you use two different types of clothing, for example, bodysuits and cloth nappies to make your bouquet, the flowers on your bouquet will have different sizes. To create a more harmonious look, you can opt for either one or the other.
Step-by-step instructions for DIY baby gifts
Step 1: prepare the flowerpot
First, prepare the flowerpot as the base of your bouquet. Do not choose a flowerpot that is too big. It’s best to use a pot that is about 13 to 15 cm in diameter. Cut the floral foam to fit the flowerpot and press it into the pot. Don’t forget to fill in all the gaps with small pieces of foam.
Step 2: make flower stems
Next, prepare the planting sticks. Give them a quick wipe to prevent the baby clothes for your DIY baby gift from getting dirty. You may need to shorten the sticks a little. Choose a length that is in proportion to your flowerpot, for example:
A 9 cm high pot would need about a 30 cm flower stalk.
It looks more natural if the flowers are all different heights, so feel free to vary the length of the sticks.
Next, you will need to add some leaves to the bouquet! Cut out different sized leaves from the green craft paper. You don't need to be overly precise here: imperfections will look more natural. Choose several shades of green to add more variety to your DIY baby gift. Now use a black felt-tip pen to draw veins on the leaf. Now its’s time to attach the leaves to the planting sticks with a thin piece of tape. Alternate between attaching one or two leaves, and some you can leave bare.
Step 3: make the flower buds
Now it’s time to attach the flowers to your unique DIY baby gift. Spread out the baby clothes on a clean surface and remove all the tags. Fold the clothes so that they are about 8 -10 centimetres wide. For an infant bodysuit, simply fold over the arms and an extra 1 centimetre on each side of the bodysuit.
Now place a planting stick at one end and roll the bodysuit tightly around the stick. Once it is in the correct place, fasten it with a small rubber band. Then cover the rubber band with a colourful fabric ribbon.
Make sure that the stick does not poke over the edge of the flower head. If the edges of the bodysuit curl outward, pin them in place with pins in a matching colour.
Place the finished flowers into the pot. Pop them in at different angles and lengths to make it look a bit more natural. Be careful not to reposition the flowers too often: the planting sticks leave large holes in the foam, and it will become harder to secure them.
Ensure that the pointed end of the pin is inserted deep into the clothing so that no one can accidentally hurt themselves. Pins with plastic heads are a good choice to prevent the pins from disappearing into the fabric. Make sure to let the parents know that there are pins in the bouquet.
Step 4: decorate your newborn gift
In theory, your DIY baby gift is finished now but you can embellish it a little more. Cover the foam with any leftover leaves. Attach them with green or black pins. Depending on the size of your flowerpot, you may need about 15 to 20 sheets of craft paper to cover the entire pot. To cover the opening of the pot, tie a large bow or brown decorative ribbon around the stalks at the bottom.
To decorate the pot, add a wide ribbon or stick some wooden decorations on the side. You can add something creative to make the gift extra special. Now your quick and easy DIY baby gift is ready to go.
Decorate a baby clothing bouquet for boys and girls
You can decorate this unique DIY baby gift for either a boy or a girl. The instructions for this quick baby gift are the same, you just need to choose different baby clothes and decorative ribbons.
DIY gift for a baby: a baby clothing bouquet for girls
For a unique baby clothing bouquet for little girls, our soft organic cotton baby bodysuits are a great choice. Our packs of 5 or 3 bodysuits are practical for this project. These are available in plain colours or with subtle patterns. Cute bibs or pyjamas can also be rolled into great-looking flowers for a girl’s baby clothing bouquet.
We offer a wide range of baby clothes for making this fantastic DIY baby gift for a girl. All C&A baby clothes for girls are available in our online shop or one of our outlets.
You can also pick the colour of the flowerpot, such as a pink or red pot, to match the scheme of your baby clothing bouquet for a little girl. Matching pink ribbons with beautiful wooden decorations will top off your DIY baby gift.
DIY gift for a baby: a baby clothing bouquet for boys
If you want to surprise the parents of a newborn baby boy, you can adapt the colour scheme of your baby clothing bouquet. You can use soft bodysuits, bibs or socks in shades of blue or green to make the flowers. Alternatively, baby hats are a great option for this heartfelt, DIY baby gift. You can find a large selection of baby clothes for boys at C&A, online and in our shops.
A neutral flowerpot in blue or light grey, complemented with decorative ribbons and wooden pendants, is suitable as the basis for your boys' bouquet. Once decorated, this creative bouquet will make an unforgettable, useful baby gift for the new parents and their little boy.
Conclusion: a baby clothing bouquet as a creative gift for a newborn
A baby clothes flower bouquet made from bodysuits, hats and bibs is a beautiful, DIY baby gift that will delight new parents. This creative gift idea can be customised and decorated with baby clothes for boys or girls in matching colours and designs. With our step-by-step instructions and a little creativity, you can create a unique baby clothing bouquet that is practical, personal and quick to make.
