Use chalkboard paint to add fun and functional designs on paint cans, making reusable gift packaging that’s a gift in itself.

Make an adorable, no-sew, cupcake-shaped baby bib with our free downloadable pattern and easy instructions.

Check out this idea we found for a great way to decorate onesies for a baby shower that results in great handmade gifts.

Get some great ideas for hosting a Dr. Seuss-themed party.

Learn to make a toy bag that will attach easily to the side of a crib.

Use parasols to decorate for a baby or wedding shower, and consider having plain ones available for kids to decorate at your wedding reception.

Design a unique baby announcement using the popular concept of magnetic poetry.

Make your next baby shower invitation unique and a game all at the same time by using plain wood picture frames.

Visit Shower in a Box for easy downloadable games for baby or bridal showers

Make a survival kit to take to the hospital to help make labor and delivery just a little bit easier on the new parents.

Never leave home again forgetting the baby spoon or wipes. Buy one of these unique travel bibs that fold neatly to fit inside your purse or diaper bag.

Learn to sew easy and useful handmade burp cloths. Made of soft and gentle micro-fleece, these become indispensable to parents and make great shower gifts.

Make life easier on you and the babysitter and be prepared for anything by downloading our handy Babysitter’s Guide to post on your fridge.

Follow our simple sewing instructions to learn how to make a custom, ribbon-embellished blanket for your child. They make great baby shower gifts, too!

Welcome a new baby into the world with a quilt made by a group of family members and friends. Each person makes one block for the quilt and the end result is a loving gift that will be treasured for years.