Baking Basket

• Shower guests may consider making a gift basket complete with cookie sheets, brownie pan, cookie cutters, sprinkles and a recipe binder with their favorite cookie and brownie recipes. They may wish to include baking basics in the kit, such as chocolate chips, cocoa and sugar, as well as measuring out dry ingredients for each recipe in glass jars before placing them in the basket.
  
  

Painting

• If a guest is artistic, she may wish to draw or paint a scene of the bride's favorite spot, such as a beach or a lighthouse. This works well if she knows how the couple intends to decorate their new house.
  
  

Scrapbook

• The couple may really appreciate a sentimental present, so a close friend may consider making a photo scrapbook. She can include photos of when the couple first met and tell the story of their romance through pictures.
  
  

Stationery Set

• After the wedding, the couple will really appreciate a personalized stationery set, especially if it includes thank-you cards. They will both have a lot of family and friends to thank and correspond with.
  
  

Linens

• When moving to a new house, couples often need new sheets and towels, so they will appreciate it if a friend brings them a laundry basket full of Egyptian cotton sheets and towels that match their new house. It is important that guests learn the colors of the couple's new house.