21 Butterfly Themed Baby Shower Ideas
Baby shower games, food, and favors are great. Unless you are responsible for planning it. That can be a bit panic-inducing. Sticking to a theme is a great tip for keeping things a bit more manageable. There are loads of themes that you could go with, but one great one is butterflies. Most people like butterflies, and they aren’t particularly slanted towards boys or girls, so they could work for either. Use these 21 butterfly-themed baby shower ideas to get a leg up on things.
Butterfly-Themed Baby Showers
Butterfly Themed Baby Shower Food
1. Pretzel Butterfly Party Food Idea · The Inspiration Edit
Pass around a plate of these pretzel caramel turtle treats, and everyone will be pleased. The colorful butterfly decorations really set them off nicely.
Butterfly Cupcakes (British Butterfly Cakes) by Christina’s Cucina
2. These traditional British butterfly cakes look quite fancy. But in reality, they couldn’t be easier to make. If you can make cupcakes, you can make these. They may a great alrenative to baby shower cakes.
There’s nothing quite like a nice truffle at a party. They’re sweet and tasty, and the candy-coating shell keeps them from being messy. Plus these are made to be colored pink or blue, and some butterfly sprinkles on top will make them fit right in at a butterfly baby shower.
4. Butterfly Birthday Sugar Cookies by Sweet Sage & Lily Cookie Co. LLC on Etsy
One easy way to impress guests is with a perfectly decorated plate of super fancy cookies. The only problem is, that’s kind of hard to do. This Etsy seller has that covered, with cookies of all types, including these beautiful butterfly cookies that have to be seen to be believed.
5. Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting and Butterfly Toppers by For the Love of Food
Dietary concerns are always a factor. Luckily, these cupcakes are gluten-free, so people can enjoy them without worry. The special technique used to make the butterfly toppers is brilliant. These would look great on a dessert table.
Baby Shower Activities
Print these butterfly templates and have guests design a butterfly. This butterfly baby shower activity also doubles as a cute decoration for the nursery.
One great way to keep guests busy is with this printable pack. It features a number of different shower games, all with a gorgeous butterfly theme.
This cute pink and purple baby shower invitations will defiantely add to your butterfly theme and your guest will love them too.
The “Don’t Say Baby” clothespin game is a baby shower staple. These customized butterfly clothespins give it an elegant twist.
10. Butterfly Wildflower Baby Shower ABC Book by Baby Pinch Designs on Etsy
Here’s a fun variation on the standard guestbook. Guests each get a page to color, and once completed, it makes an ABC book for the baby.
This sign, with a pretty butterfly theme, directs guests to make a keepsake gift for the baby during the party. It’s fully customizable.
Butterfly Baby Shower Decorations
Need something to hang across the wall? This butterfly garland is surprisingly easy to make and will keep things colorful and pretty.
If you really want to wow guests, make this pinecone butterfly craft. People won’t believe that it’s handmade, and it makes a great gift for the expecting parents.
Balloons are always a great decor option, and this butterfly party is no exception. Make these fantastic-looking balloon butterflies and put them up everywhere.
This spring butterfly hula hoop wreath is a great option that won’t break the bank. It’s a dollar store craft that doesn’t look like it came from the dollar store.
16. Purple Butterfly Enchanted Backdrop Panel by Simple Yard Cards & Party Props on Etsy
Here’s a perfect photo backdrop for photos of each of the guests. With this butterfly-filled background, the happy couple can look back on photos of their shower.
Diaper cakes are fun decorations that also serve a practical purpose once the baby shows. This diaper cake looks so fancy that parents may not want to take it apart after the party is over.
Butterfly Baby Shower Party Favors
After the party has ended, send guests along with a handmade butterfly of their own. Plus, this origami butterfly doubles as a corner bookmark, so it’s a fun reminder of their good times.
Keep things simple with these butterfly soap favors. Elegant and useful, they also have the option for a customizable message on the tag.
Another great option is a butterfly refrigerator magnet. Personalize with Baby’s name for a special touch.
This gift option is really planet-conscious. Recycled paper with flower seeds embedded within means guests can plant their thank-you card and remember this occasion whenever they see the pretty flowers outside.