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“Blue or pink, what do you think?” Gender reveal parties aren’t just a whole lot of fun, they’re also an event which allows you to get as creative, clever, and crafty as possible!
Today we thought we’d round-up the 45 most incredible DIY gender reveal party ideas you can pursue if you want to get in on the “tux or tutu” action.
From delicious desserts with surprise fillings, to confetti-stuffed balloons, color-coded pinatas, and everything else your heart desires – trust us, you’ll find it all in here!
Get ready to reveal in style…
These cute and crafty gender reveal bows from A Crafted Passion will let each guest choose which gender they think the baby is going to be, then they can wear their guess proudly on their chest. Brilliant!
Did you know that you can create your own scratchies? These DIY gender reveal versions from A Crafted Passion are so creative and fun!
Gender reveal cakes are all the rage now and we love this DIY version from Ashley Brooke Designs! When you cut into the cake, the inside layer reveals either pink or blue – genius!
Yum, these DIY gender reveal bunny marshmallows from Bake Craft DIY can be hidden in plastic eggs then opened to surprise guests with the baby’s gender. They look delicious too!
This nifty tutorial from Balloon Time will teach you how to make your own gender reveal balloon box. We adore this idea!
These DIY confetti-filled eggs from Beau-coup Blog might be for Easter, but you can also fill them with blue or pink confetti to serve as a gender reveal surprise!
There’s a good reason why this DIY gender reveal cake went viral online – it’s a true masterpiece! Watch the full video tutorial from Candy Warehouse via YouTube.
Here’s a fancy DIY heart-shaped piñata which you can fill with pink or blue candy (or confetti) to reveal the baby’s gender. Card Store will show you how it’s done!
These DIY baby onesie cookies are adorable, aren’t they? Craftstorming made them with an additional layer to contain a gender revealing cream – Awesome!
DIY Network has created this do-it-yourself question mark piñata to help you reveal your baby’s gender (and surprise your guests with it!). They’ll love the suspense too.
This shimmery and gold DIY piñata from Funny Beautiful perfectly revealed the gender of their baby through pink confetti. You won’t want to miss this one!
This baby blue DIY garland from Glorious Treats uses circular shapes to create a decorative look. This is the perfect addition to any gender reveal party!
How gorgeous is this DIY cake from Gluten Free with LB? We adore the way it’s decorated, as well as the way the colored Smarties inside reveal the baby’s gender!
A black balloon that hides blue or pink confetti inside? What a great gender reveal party idea! Simply pop the balloon to surprise your guests, just as Gugu Guru did.
Here’s another great gender reveal DIY project idea, this time from I Can Teach My Child. Simply make white playdough and hide either a blue or pink colored ball of dough within the center.
Who wouldn’t love biting into a sweet cupcake to reveal either a girly or boyish colored heart within its center? Find the full tutorial via Ideas Baby Room.
Eek – we’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with this DIY confetti push-pop idea from Inspired by This! What a fun way to get guests involved in your gender reveal.
Kristi Murphy has created the cutest little paper package to help her reveal her baby’s gender in style. You’ll find the full instructions over on her blog!
Here’s a gender reveal treat that won’t take very long to make at all! Melissa Creates has dipped pretzels in either blue or pink icing to celebrate the gender guessing theme.
Let your guests wear their guess proudly with these DIY gender reveal ribbons from Minted. You can either provide both colors for a surprise theme, or just offer the color of the baby’s actual gender.
Here are some gender reveal biscuits that have a geometric and very on-trend style! Momtastic will teach you everything you need to know to recreate your own.
How about creating some fun, geometric truffles that reveal either pink or blue truffle inside? Mumtastic, you’re a genius for creating this one!
Who doesn’t love a good confetti cannon? Mumtastic has made a very colorful one which will shoot confetti to reveal the baby’s gender. Talk about exciting!
Here’s a really budget-friendly and wonderful gender reveal decoration idea from Oh Happy Day. These are filled with colored confetti of course!
Let a Hershey’s chocolate bar help you to reveal your baby’s gender! Simply color in ‘her’ or he’ and hand them out to your party guests. Thanks Pick Any Two for the cool idea!
Cake pops always go down a treat at parties, so why not create some for your gender reveal party and let the center be either pink or blue? These DIY elephant versions from Pint Sized Baker are incredible!
Or, if you’re into crazy science experiments and want to finish your party with a ‘bang’, why not create this DIY gender reveal volcano from Preschool Powol Packets?
Here’s another fantastic gender reveal cupcake recipe, this time from Pretty Hungry Blog. What color will you fill yours with?
How clever and fun are these DIY pop-up gender reveal cards from Project Nursery? The tutorial even comes with a free printable!
You can even create an abstract artwork using blue or pink to reveal the baby’s gender. This is a unique idea from Project Nursery!
Your guests will love tearing open their packages to reveal either a pink or blue homemade tag – aren’t they pretty? Smart School House is the clever blogger behind this project.
Soap Queen has created DIY gender reveal bath fizzes to give to guests to take home after the baby shower. They can then drop one of these into a bath and watch the water turn pink or blue!
Who doesn’t love fortune cookies? Spot of Tea Designs certainly does, so she created these DIY gender reveal versions. Amazing!
When it comes to gender reveal party treats, why not just dip some Oreo biscuits in pink or blue icing? Guests will love munching on these! Find the full step-by-step guide via Sprinkles for Breakfast.
Trust Style Me Pretty to come up with this gorgeous DIY ombre cake idea! With white icing on the outside and either blue or pink on the inside, this is one very clever idea.
You can even get your guests to crack open an egg to reveal the baby’s gender, thanks to this DIY tutorial from Style Me Pretty. This is a particularly great idea for parties hosted around Easter!
These classic white cookies don’t just look elegant and tasty, they can also hold either a pink or blue cream in the middle to reveal a baby’s gender! Sweet Sugar Belle thought up this cool creation.
If you’re after a gender-neutral treat to keep the surprise going until the end of the party, then look no further than these DIY funfetti sandwiches from Tastes of Lizzy T!
Here are some more DIY confetti cannons, this time from the wonderful The Love Notes. Making these is an absolute breeze!
Perhaps one of our most favorite gender reveal projects of all-time, this DIY stork piñata from The House That Lars Built will be a real show-stopper at any gathering!
It’s just not a baby gender reveal party without confetti, is it? Don’t miss this DIY tutorial to help you create your own confetti poppers from The Inspired Hive!
Here’s a clever baby gender reveal idea via The Mombot. Guests can blow up a pink and blue balloon to reveal either the words “try again” or “yes!”. Wow!
Decorate your party’s dessert table with either a pink or blue fabric backdrop, just as Two Twenty One has done. How whimsical!
You’ll find the full instructions to make this pretty and colorful gender reveal piñata via this pin from Target. It’s actually both easy and affordable to do!
Not hosting a party but still want your friends and family to get in on the gender reveal surprise? Why not make your own scratchy post cards and mail them out? Thanks Zazzle for this awesome idea!
There you have it – 45 incredible DIY gender reveal party ideas that you can make quite easily…and on a budget too! Which ones were your favorites? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section below!
Thank you for the feature 🙂 Loved looking through these fun gender reveal ideas!
This is a great collection for playing with kids, thanks for putting it together.
So many cute ideas!