Making your own birth announcement is a fun and exciting endeavor. There is no greater news than the announcement of a baby's birth; sending birth announcement cards allows you to introduce your baby in a personal and meaningful way. You have three different options when considering what type of announcement to send.
First, you can make your own announcement by hand. You can purchase blank cards at a craft or stationary store and then add your own personal touch to them. You might think of adding your baby's hand or footprint, a special verse or poem, or "baby" embellishments such as tiny cloth rattles, bibs, diapers or toys that are glued onto the front of the cards.
If you want to be really creative, you can make your own announcements from scratch. You can use a template to cut a card into a fun shape, such as a baby's dress, a rattle, a teddy bear, a baseball glove, or a bottle. Some parents may use fancy scissors to create textured edges. You can add an overlay of vellum paper or tiny ribbons, bows, or bits of lace. Decorations can be glued onto the front of the cards. The paper you choose can be a bold, primary color, or a soft pastel. One note, if you do decide to make your own birth announcements by hand: start early! Do as much of the work before the baby arrives as you can, because you will not have much free time during the first few weeks of your baby's life.
If you do not have enough time or energy to make the birth announcements by hand, you may want to create a special card using your computer. You can visit online sites where you can print professional quality announcements. These sites allow you to choose from a wide array of baby-themed templates. Once you have chosen the look of your announcement, you can basically fill in the blanks with your baby's information. Oftentimes, you can even include a picture of your newborn or clipart that you would like displayed. This lets you have a truly personal announcement that you can easily print with your own computer without all the work of creating the cards by hand.
Of course, sometimes the easiest way to make a birth announcement card is to have one professionally created. You can still be intimately involved in the process to ensure the card reflects your personality. You can order your announcements from online sites or fine stationary stores. Parents can choose the wording for the cards, and can also choose from a wide variety of themes. You may even be able to include a photo of your baby. Many sites let you create the cards with as much information as you know before the baby's birth. You then add the remaining pertinent information after the birth and the announcements will be promptly sent.
Making your own birth announcements is a special way of introducing your precious bundle of joy the world. The time spent creating these cards will let you reflect on the unforgettable journey you are about to begin as new parents.