Birth announcements and much much more
A hand written, personalized line or two that specifically mentions the giver and the gift will mean an awful lot to the recipient. Sincerity also goes a long way, despite your actual opinion of the gift. Its the thought and the time taken to select or make it that counts and should be acknowledged. Your guests will also appreciate hearing how much you enjoyed spending time with them at the shower. And dont forget that the hosts deserve special recognition for the time and effort they put into throwing you a shower.