Inexpensive Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
Are you looking for inexpensive bridal shower gift ideas? Inexpensive doesn't mean that your present has to to be tacky or look cheap. There are many ways to come up with great ideas on a limited budget. Some of the best gifts are those that come from the heart.
First, look to your own talents. Are you skilled in a particular craft? Do you like to sew? Are you a great cook? Others pay good money for gifts made with these skills. Next, think about the recipient. What could you put together that this person or couple would enjoy?
Inexpensive Bridal Shower Gift Ideas For The Crafter
See if you find something that appeals to you from the following ideas.
If you're crafty, use your individual talent.
• Add your special message or favorite saying to a chalkboard frame sign.
• Buy a plain frame and personalize it. Use paint, transfers, gems, a special mat, or other DIY material. Then add a sentimental photo.
• Make a scrapbook for the bridal shower, wedding, or honeymoon. There are many choices both in store and online. This is one of the inexpensive bridal shower gift ideas that is sure to be appreciated. You could show the couple through the years (baby photos and up), and add some highlights along the way. Another idea is a timeline of when they met, until the present day.
• Make a wreath for their home. Start from scratch and decorate, or buy a premade wreath and add their colors to it. You can match their style or make a seasonal one.
• Crochet an afghan. There has been a big resurgence of people who learned how to knit or crochet for relaxation. Choose a color or colors that will work with there decor.
Are You A Good Cook?
If you're a good cook, use your culinary skills.
• Compile some of your best recipes, and put them in a small album or recipe holder. When someone starts to cook, they often ask friends or family for a recipe they've made and tried.
• Offer to cook a gourmet meal for the couple. Who wouldn't enjoy that!
• Assemble the ingredients for an affordable meal and put them in a basket, along with some recipes.
Can You Sew?
If you sew, you may already have material for these inexpensive bridal shower gift ideas.
• Make napkins, and/or place mats. Solid colors, prints, or the upcoming holiday are choices.
• Sew a table runner. These can be basic, quilted, or with a Holiday theme.
• Decorative pillows in the couples colors to accent their decor.
• Laundry or lingerie bags are basics that will be appreciated and used.
• His and her pillow cases are always a hit. If you embroider, add a monogram or border as an extra touch.
Other Possible Choices
General ideas...all of the following can be found inexpensively.
• Glass coasters
• Recipe holder with some recipes that you enjoy or have tried.
• A set of measuring spoons and/or teaspoons is often overlooked. These can be found gift boxed and in different colors and patterns. Write down one of your favorite recipes on a card, and attach it to your gift.
• Make a coupon book. Inside, enter offers to help cook a meal for the new
in-laws, clean the house for guests, grocery shop for a planned party,
pick up dry cleaning, etc.
• A Christmas ornament is special. This could be one that will hold their wedding photo or honeymoon photo, new home, or a hobby related one.
• Put together a basket of needed paper items like paper towels, napkins, and tissues.Some people actually prefer practical gifts.
• Purchase five or more spices and put them in a holder with a ribbon attached
• A set of place mats with coordinating napkins is easy to find.
• Napkin rings come in sets or individually. These often look more expensive than the actual cost.
• A waste basket filled with toiletries is another practical gift that will be appreciated.
• Two mugs with coffee, tea bags, or cocoa can be personalized to their taste.
• Candles are a great gift idea. Flameless candles have become more realistic, and a good option.
• Picture frames are a "can't miss" choice. Everyone needs them.
• A wine opener and bottle stopper are for the wine drinker or just to have on hand for guests.
• A book is a unique idea and easy to find. This can be on the couples interests, place they are going on their honeymoon, household tips, recipes, gardening, etc.
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