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Creative Birth
Announcements
We’ve all received birth announcements over the years from
family and friends as they share their new baby with the world. When you
receive them, you often use words like “cute” or “adorable,” but not often do
you use the words “creative” or “unique” when you see them. Here are some ways
to make your birth announcements truly worthy of the words “creative” and “unique.”
Use Icons
Thanks to the
Internet and all things technology, we are all familiar with icons and
infographics. Well, what about using icons for as part of your birth announcement?
I know there are a lot of online stationery stores to choose from when
purchasing a birth announcement, but I especially like Tiny Prints’ birth
announcements that use icons to easily convey all the important information
about your baby’s statistics. You can order a sample to ensure your card is
easy to read and the photo is clear!
Get Ready for Close
Ups!
Another creative way to show off your new baby is through
the use of close-up photography. Take shots of your new baby’s fingers, toes,
and earlobes to start. Use each close-up on the birth announcement as a way to introduce
your baby to your family and friends. Finally, include one photo of your baby’s
beautiful face.
Incorporate Your
Geo-Location or your Alma Mater
How about you show
off your love of your state, team, or college along with your new baby! Take a photo of your newly expanded family in
your local park or using the city skyline as a backdrop. For example, if you
are from New York, you can put them in an “I love NY” onsie
from the NYC Factory. Live near the ocean? Take announcement photos on the
beach and accessorize your baby in sunglasses and a straw hat! You could even
get one from your college and show off the love of your alma mater. Fanatics.com
has official collegiate baby outfits from
over 500 different colleges. If you want to share your dedication to your
favorite team, check out the official
league site for baby items.
Show Off the
Generations
Do you have a special baby hat or blanket that has been
passed down from generation to generation? Use that as part of your birth
announcement! Take out an old photo of you as an infant with that special toy
or blanket. Then take a photo of your new baby with that same item; perhaps in
a similar pose. Then include both photos in your announcement! You will not
only be passing something special down to your baby, but you will be starting a
tradition your baby can carry on when that they have babies of their own!
Birthday + Holiday
Was your baby born
close to a holiday? How about incorporating that holiday into your baby’s birth
announcement? Was your baby born close to Independence Day? Osh Kosh B’gosh has
adorable baby
outfits for Independence Day. How about dressing up your baby like Uncle
Sam? Was your baby born around Christmas? How about using a Santa hat in your
photos? Think about the holiday that occurs near your baby’s birth date and see
if there is a way to bring the two together.
These are just a few possibilities to make your baby announcements
worthy of the words “unique” and “creative.” Remember that these will be kept
and shared for decades to come so make sure your baby’s announcement will most
of all show your love for your new little bundle.
