There's nothing that causes celebration quite like the announcement of a pregnancy. The parents-to-be deserve gifts and well wishes to mark the announcement. If you're looking for something slightly more involved than a simple but gorgeous bouquet of flowers, why not try making a present yourself? Discover 5 simple, fun gifts for those expecting, all with a touch of floral magic.
An original, creative maternity gift
Finding a present which hasn't been given to new parents a million times before can be tricky. It's a given that new mums and dads will be gifted cuddly toys, bibs and baby books. But what about something more imaginative, to show your love and care for the recipient?
We've got you. All of the gifts below contain flowers in some form, to bring joy, colour and greenery. Discover the five cutest DIY gift ideas to celebrate pregnancy below.
1. Bath salt with roses, begonias and carnations
Having a bath during pregnancy is an excellent way to unwind, relax and soothing aching muscles (just be sure to keep the water on the cooler side of warm, as hot baths can raise body temperatures higher than recommended during pregnancy. Check out advice about this here). A nice cup of tea, a book or playlist and some gentle bath salts are a great way to enhance this ritual and practise self-care.
We've got just the DIY for bath salts that will gently cleanse and scent your bath, and they're easy to make yourself. Check out the DIY with the supplies and the step-by-step plan here.
2. Chocolate bar with edible pansies
Anyone dealing with pregnancy deserves treats, and lots of them. This homemade chocolate bark topped with beautiful edible pansies looks good and tastes that way, too. You can personalise the toppings according to preference and season. There's nothing quite like chocolate to provide comfort! See the DIY here.
3. Handmade floral candle
Candles provide cosiness, atmosphere and visual and olfactory delight. This simple DIY demonstrates how to make your own candles with flowers. We used waxflower, which symbolises happy relationships and provides symbolic good meaning in your gift.
4. Powerful bouquets with lucky flowers
Sometimes a bouquet is the solution, but think outside the box when it comes to the flowers. These powerful bouquets are packed with the symbolism of strength, confidence and of things working out. Or choose a bouquet of Chrysanthemums and revel in their symbolism of health and happiness.
5. Flower cloud made from dried flowers
Babies bring clouds of happiness with them, so a hanging floral cloud installation is a very appropriate gift. And if you use dried flowers, the recipient will be able to enjoy this piece of flower-based art for months and years to come.
Tip: You could match the colours of your cloud to the baby's room or the favourite colour of mum or dad.
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