These Cricut baby shower ideas are easy to make and perfect if you are short on time! If you are looking for an inexpensive baby gift, look no further than your local Dollar Store. Pick up a few items, then personalize them with your Cricut for something they will never forget. Add this painted acrylic sign to your gift basket as well to record the baby’s stats!
Cricut Baby Shower Ideas Video Tutorial
Want to see me make each of these crafts in a video? Watch below as I walk through the steps for creating each item and putting it together into a gift basket.
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? You can also follow along with the instructions for each project below.
Baby Shower Dollar Store Crafts
I made an entire baby gift basket with items from the Dollar Store. Here is what we will be making today:
- Socks with cute sayings on the bottom with iron-on. The socks were 2 for $1, so super affordable.
- Bibs with funny sayings with iron-on vinyl. The bibs were $1 each and you will want to make sure these are cloth bibs that do not have a plastic backing.
- Baby blanket with Infusible Ink design. The 100% polyester blankets cost $1, and you can personalize them easily with Infusible Ink sheets.
- Baby photo album with vinyl design. For $1, you can pick up albums or even frames and add cute vinyl designs for something mom and dad will love.
- Baby memory box with a vinyl design. The $1 bin serves as our gift basket, but also a bin for baby’s memories.
How To Make Cricut Baby Shower Ideas
Make a quick run to the Dollar Store for your surfaces then pick up your Cricut supplies using the links below! You will be ready to make a cute baby shower gift in no time at all. Remember, when you order from the Cricut website, you can use code CCC2021 for 10% off and free shipping on orders over $50 (excludes machines, Access, and digital goods). That way, you can save a bit on your materials and those cheap surfaces from the Dollar Store.
These projects are made with Design Space files. Click here for my profile. Once on my profile, find the image of the project you want to create, click it to open it, and then you can create it yourself.
So, are you ready to make these Cricut Dollar Store crafts? They are so easy, and you will love how they turn out!
How To Make Funny Baby Socks with Sayings
First up is making those cute baby socks with sayings. I came up with four designs for these and made three pairs of socks. You can make these in a variety of sizes for baby all the way up to toddler.
Supplies Needed
Step 1: Cut Iron-On
Cut your iron-on into the design of your choice. Be sure to put the material shiny side down on the mat and mirror your design before cutting. You can see the basics of working with this material here.
Step 2: Weed Design
Weed away all of the excess from your design including around the outer edge and the centers of any letters.
Step 3: Place Design On Socks
Lay the socks where the bottom is flat and face up. Press for a few seconds with your EasyPress then add your design to the right location.
Step 4: Press Design To Socks
Then, press at the recommended temperature for the time indicated. You will want to press from the front and the back if your iron-on product calls for that.
Step 5: Remove Carrier Sheet
Allow the socks to cool, and remove the carrier sheet. Please note that the product I am using is a cool peel. You will want to look at the instructions for the product you are using. I like to press once more on baby gifts after the carrier sheet is removed. Cover your area with a Teflon sheet or parchment paper, then press for about half the time at the same temperature. This makes sure your design is stuck before giving it to a child.
These socks are so cute and perfect for a baby shower! Which design will you use on your funny baby socks? You might even add some funny socks for Mom to the gift as well.
How To Make Funny Baby Bibs With Iron-On
Why stop at socks? Baby bibs make great Cricut dollar store crafts as well. Find bibs that are all cloth for the best results then add whatever funny saying you would like.
Supplies Needed
Step 1: Cut, Weed, And Place Iron-On Onto Bib
Again, you will follow the same basic instructions as for the baby socks above. Put your iron-on face down on your mat and mirror your cut. Once cut, weed away all of the excess from your design.
Step 2: Press Design To Bibs
Press the bib by itself for a few seconds. Then, add your design and press at the recommended temperature for the time indicated. If your material calls for it, you will want to press from the front and the back. Then, allow to cool (if required) and remove the carrier sheet. Once again, I use a protective sheet and press once more after removing the carrier sheet to make sure everything is adhered well.
You can add so many cute and funny sayings to a baby bib. This useful and cute gift is perfect for baby showers!
How To Make Infusible Ink Baby Blanket
If you didn’t know it, Infused Ink will work with any 100% polyester surface. Take a look around your Dollar Store; I bet you can find some baby blankets that will work with this product. With Infusible Ink, you don’t have to worry about the product coming off, as it is infused into the fibers of your blanket.
Supplies Needed
- Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets
- Cricut machine
- Tweezers
- EasyPress
- EasyPress mat
- White cardstock
- Lint roller
- Cricut cut file
Step 1: Cut Infusible Ink
Cut your Infusible Ink sheet using your Cricut. Place your material ink side up on the mat and mirror your design. Then, cut using the Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet setting.
Step 2: Weed Design
Weed each piece to remove any excess material. If you need help lifting the pieces for this one, be sure to use tweezers, as weeding tools can damage the ink. Preheat your blanket for a few minutes, then lint roll it before adding your design.
Step 3: Press Design To Blanket
Put white cardstock on your EasyPress mat to protect it. Then add your blanket and design and cover with the butcher paper in the Infusible Ink packaging. Press at the recommended temperature for the full time. Then, you can peel back your design while it is still warm. Your blanket is done and ready for your gift basket!
These blankets are my favorite of all of these Dollar Store baby crafts. They are soft and the Infusible Ink just brings them to life!
How To Make Custom Dollar Store Photo Album
Any parent will appreciate the gift of a photo album. After all, you need somewhere to put all of those pictures of your precious little one. So, why not customize it with your Cricut machine?!
Supplies Needed
Step 1: Cut Vinyl
Cut your vinyl pieces with your Cricut machine out of your desired colors.
Step 2: Weed Designs
Weed each piece to remove any excess material.
Step 3: Add Transfer Tape
Add transfer tape to the front of each piece and burnish well.
Step 4: Remove Backing
Peel away the backing, leaving the vinyl on the transfer tape.
Step 5: Add Multiple Layers Together
If you have multiple layers, be sure to add them all to the same piece of transfer tape before applying it to your project.
Step 6: Apply Design To Photo Album
Apply the vinyl to your photo album and burnish well.
Step 7: Remove Transfer Tape
Then peel back the transfer tape, leaving your vinyl decal on your photo album. Repeat for as many decals as you like. You can also see our vinyl basics post here.
Seriously, vinyl is one of the easiest ways to customize any surface! It is easy to use and can be cut into just about any shape.
How To Make A Baby Memory Box
You can use the same instructions as for the photo album above to make a cute memory box that is perfect for a baby shower. This will also serve as our basket to put the remaining gifts in. You can add this same design using this Cricut cut file or make a design of your own.
Baby Gift Basket From The Dollar Store
Now that you have a bunch of ideas for making custom gifts from Dollar Store supplies, it is time to put those together into a cute gift basket. Add all of your projects to the memory box then you can add ribbon or wrap in a clear wrapping.
I like to layer the items in the basket so that you can see everything. I also use the lid of the box to give my box some height. Mine is behind that pink blanket in the back.
I love a gift where the recipient can use everything! Here, the gift basket is usable, and I have used the blankets almost like tissue paper. Once this one is unwrapped, there is nothing to throw away. I would love to know which of these gift ideas is your favorite!
Do you have any other Cricut Dollar Store crafts to add to this baby shower gift basket? There are so many possibilities for fun things to customize at the Dollar Store. All you need is your Cricut machine and a little imagination!
So, what are you waiting for? Got a baby shower coming up or another occasion where you need a gift? Head to the Dollar Store and look for inexpensive items that you can customize. Everyone will love the results!
FAQs About Cricut Baby Shower Ideas
If you have questions about these Cricut baby shower ideas, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it answered below!
In What Aisle/Section Did You Find These Dollar Store Items?
I found the items I used for these projects in the following aisles/sections:
- Socks, Bibs, and Blanket: Baby Section
- Photo Album: Frame Section
- Plastic Bin: Storage Section
Unfortunately, not all Dollar Stores are the same, so you may need to look around your local Dollar Store to find similar items.
What Cricut Machine Can I Use For This Project?
All of them! The Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore series, Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Xtra, and Cricut Venture can cut all of the materials featured in today’s projects!
Should I Press My Fabric Items Before Adding My Material?
Yes! I recommend pressing your fabric items BEFORE you add your vinyl/infusible ink to help remove any moisture or wrinkles.
Are These Projects A Warm Or Cool Peel?
The baby blanket is a warm peel, and the socks/bib are a cool peel. However, you will want to double-check the instructions for the product you are using since the ”peel process” might be different.
Would Infusible Ink Not Be Safer On All Baby Wear?
You can definitely use it! However, if you apply HTV correctly, it shouldn’t come off.
How Does It Look After Washing?
Everything looked fine!
6 More Baby Crafts
Did you love these Cricut baby shower ideas and are now looking for baby crafts? Then check out the projects below!
- How to Make Sublimation Baby Onesies
- Baby Shower Gifts: Gender Neutral Baby Gift Idea
- Milestone Baby Blanket SVG File
- Funny Pregnancy SVG Plus More Baby Shower SVGs
- Mommy and Me Crafts: Fall Shirt and Onesie made with Cricut
- DIY Baby Onesies with Iron-on
I need a gift for a baby shower, these ideas came at just the right time. I was just going to send a gift card but this will be much more personal and fun to make. We are camping now so I will make my gift basket when we get home. Thanks for the great ideas.