Combining bright balloons and sweet flower shapes is an ideal way to celebrate the anticipated arrival of a bright and beautiful baby.

You can set the party indoors or outdoors, where a sunny day and garden can decorate the shower for you. All that you need are a few special touches.

Invitations
Hint at the shower's theme with balloon invitations. To make, punch six holes in a store-bought card -- one in the center and five surrounding it. Starting at the center, weave a long balloon through the holes; tie balloon off inside the card and trim excess. Thread a green balloon through four punched holes to make a stem and leaf.

Flower balloons can dangle from the ceiling indoors or can be weighted down with rocks or weights outdoors.