 Dr Seuss Baby Shower Invitations
Dr. Seuss Baby Shower Invitations
Creating Dr. Seuss baby shower invitations is an amusing task. Dr. Seuss books are lyrical, whimsical and
wise – perfect for the new mother. Invitations should at least convey the playful and poetic aspect of a Seuss
theme, though wisdom never hurt either!
Narrowing the Theme and Color Scheme
When creating Dr. Seuss baby shower invitations, the focus can be on one Dr. Seuss book, or you might want
general Dr. Seuss baby shower themes. Cat in the Hat parties featuring Thing 1 and Thing 2 for
twinsare increasingly popular. Dr. Seuss books are often known for vibrant shades of primary colors, but
if the mom-to-be favors pastels, “Oh the Places You Will Go!”can be your inspiration. Don’t
forget the Lorax for an environmentally conscious family – the colors are predominantly earth tones.
Horton Hears a Who
"A person's a person, no matter how small." This lovely quote from Dr. Seuss’s book, Horton Hears a
Who, is included on most Dr. Seuss baby shower invitations with good reason.
Nothing brings to mind the vulnerability of infants than Dr. Seuss’s lovely rescue tale. When creating your
Dr. Seuss baby shower invitations, this quote and a few images of Horton will be enough to convey the
theme. Since Horton is such a familiar character, you may wish to include only him, or only his precious pink
flowers as a graphic. Consider embellishing your invitation with tiny pink or white poms.
Getting Started with Images
Dr. Seuss artwork is all over the internet, but the images are often copyright-protected and therefore, not of
great quality for inserting into your graphics. However, you do have many options for creating your own graphics
for Dr. Seuss baby shower invitations. Draw the simple forms freehand. Alternatively, trace images from a page
or book cover, adding or taking away details as you see fit. You can photocopy your image onto heavy cardstock and
add in the pertinent details. Allow room for the invitation wording by simply using Dr. Seuss style trees and
landscapes.
Graphics Options
There are other options to enhance or replace hand-drawnimages for Dr. Seuss baby shower invitations. Use
an advanced graphics program, like Publisher, Photo Shop, or the free gimp software download. You can scan in
book pages or your original drawing as your base layer. After you have that, you can add text boxes for the
details. If you have some scanned or copied images, you can insert them as well. You have numerous
options with the layers, such as changing the coloring of your images. Think outside of the box, and utilize
unique spaces for text, putting the RSVP information inside a red fish, for example!
Have Fun with the Words
The expectant parents and guests will be thrilled if you can write a customized Seuss-like poem. Some
examples are included below, but yours doesn’t need to be long or detailed. You could write a few silly
rhyming verses indicating the guest of honor’s name, and her delicate condition. Then use a classic invitation
format for the date, time, location, RSVP, and registry information. When writing in the Dr. Seuss style,
remember that the words are silly, often used repetitively,and mix long and short sentences for that signature
cadence and flow.
Dr. Seuss is a fantastic and fresh theme for baby showers. You will have great fun creating your Dr. Seuss
baby shower invitations, whichever method or medium you choose.
Seuss Verse Examples
Example One - Long
A baby, a baby, a baby is due!
A baby is due in a minute or two.
Ok, maybe it is months, but it is definitely soon.
We’ll have to meet up
And party all day.
Or at least until six-thirty
When the sun starts to go away.
It’s Deb Smith’s little bit
we celebrate on that day
Did I mention the fifth –
the fifth of May?
Just show up on time and we’ll handle the rest.
Come alone, come in pairs, or come in a team.
Have you properly guessed
it’s a Dr. Seuss theme?
We’re meeting at my house,
Eleven-hundred 63rd Street.
Don’t bring anything else.
Don’t bring any meat.
Except maybe a gift,
Brand-new, with no rust.
If you need specific ideas,
You’ll find Deb has been registered at Babies R Us.
I hope you enjoyed this out-of-sync rhyme.
See you at 3:30 p.m, - your RSVP will be sublime.
I know you’re relieved,
I’ve finally told you at what time!
Example Two - Short
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish,
It’s not a fish, but a baby that we anticipate.
So join us and Susan Smith on June 6th,
It’s OK if you’re late.
Example Three – Twins Short
Tommy and Jan are expecting,
Yes, its true!
Did you hear that it’s twins?
Thing 1 and Thing 2?
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