Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a couple’s life.
Finding out the baby’s gender is another exciting thing too and one more reason to gather friends and family.
These days, gender reveal parties have become so popular. Be it a super big party or via social media. Whichever way you want to announce your little one’s gender (or if you are helping a family member or a friend who’s throwing a party), there are tons of ways you can DIY one to make it even more memorable.
With so many fun and unique ways out there, Elegant Creators compiled 10 of the most clever gender reveal DIY ideas and how to make them. Comment down below and tell us which one is your favorite!
1.Gender Reveal Box
What you need:
- 1 large box
- Gift wrap or construction paper
- Pink or Blue helium balloons with strings
How to:
Decorate the box using a gift wrap or a construction paper. Fill the box with helium balloons either Pink or Blue. Upon opening the box, the balloons will fly out revealing the baby’s gender.

2. Gender Reveal Piñata
What you need:
- Store-bought piñata or box
- Craft papers (for DIY box)
- Pink or Blue paper as confetti
How to:
If you are using a box, design it using craft papers. Store-bought piñatas are ready to use. Whichever you prefer, fill it with Pink or Blue confetti from cut out papers. When the piñata is hit, the baby’s gender will be revealed as the confetti pops.

3. Gender Reveal Paint
What you need:
- Pink or Blue Water-based paint
- Watergun
- White shirts
How to:
For couples who are up for a little yet fun mess, fill the water gun with paint according to the baby’s gender. Ask your guests to shoot at you and wear white shirts for more defined colors.

4. Gender Reveal Darts
What you need:
- Black balloons
- Pink or Blue Powder
- Ply wood or board
- Thumb tacks
- Dart pins
How to:
Create a balloon dartboard. Fill in only 2 balloons with paint to build excitement. Secure each balloon to a ply wood or a board using thumb tacks. Throw darts to reveal the baby’s gender.

5. Gender Reveal Cake
What you need:
- Cake
- Pink or Blue food coloring
How to:
If you can bake a cake, add pink or blue food coloring to the batter and cover the outer part of the cake with gender neutral colored frost. If you are buying one, inform your baker which food coloring to add on the cake. Slice the cake in front of your guests to reveal the baby’s gender.

6. Gender Reveal Balloon Pop
What you need:
- Extra large metallic or black balloon
- Pink or Blue confetti
- Pin or any pointed object
How to:
Fill an extra large balloon with Pink or Blue confetti. Pop the balloon when you are ready to reveal your baby’s gender.

7. Gender Reveal Art
What you need:
- Pink or Blue spray paint
- White paper
- Large white canvas
Buy Pink or Blue spray paint and wrap the cans in white paper to hide the color. Hang a large white canvas. Spray the paint onto the canvas to reveal the gender.

8. Gender Reveal Silly String
What you need:
- Pink or Blue silly string
- Gender-neutral colored paper
How to:
- Wrap the silly string cans in paper to hide the color. Distribute the cans to your guests and ask them to circle around you and your partner. Spray the silly string when you are ready to reveal the gender.

9. Gender Reveal Bath Bomb
What you need:
- Clear plastic tub filled with water
- Color-changing bath bomb (Pink or Blue)
How to:
Fill in a clear plastic tub with water to the brim. Add a Pink or Blue color-changing bath bomb to reveal the baby’s gender.

10. Gender Reveal Volcano
What you need:
- Papier-mâché volcano
- Water
- Vinegar
- Dish detergent
- Pink or Blue food coloring
- Baking soda
How to:
Fill your papier-mâché volcano with water, vinegar, dish detergent, and food coloring. When you are ready to reveal the baby’s gender, add baking soda to see it erupt.

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