Well, even though we were just doing it through a computer instead of in person, I wanted to make it fun and still have decorations.
So here is what I made:

Here is how I made the little bee balloons:


My bees needed some wings so I took a white sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper to create 2 wings.
Then just folded each piece in half.
Starting at the crease side, I drew out the shape of the wing.
Flip open and you will have some nice wings.
I then used a bone folder to crease where the wings meet the center so I would get a nice fold.
I taped in this small piece of paper between the wings so they would stay up and not fall flat.
Then, I just used double sided tape to add the wings to the center of the balloon.
I then created little bees on sticks.
One side, the bees were yellow which we first showed to our families.
On the other side, I made pink or blue bees depending on what the gender turned out to be.
Here is another shot of the shutters with the banner and bees.

We each started with a bee of a different color so when we flipped the bees around the family would be confused and not find out immediately.
We acted like we made a mistake and were getting the proper bees, instead we just switch colors and flipped them again.
Finally, the third time we both grab the girl bees to flip around to actually reveal the gender.
Of course, everyone was thrilled!
I am glad that we decided to do it this way. It was fun to see everyone’s faces when we announced the gender of Baby M!
Linking up to some of these parties.
Brittany @natural-nester.blogspot.com
January 18, 2012 at 2:56 pmI love this! I only recently heard about people doing Gender Reveal Parties…but I think it is such a fun way to celebrate finding out with your friends! I def. want to do that when I have kiddos!
Mahina and Lucas
January 18, 2012 at 5:24 pmCongrats!!! I found your blog through Stardust Decor & Style… So glad that you are getting your little girl. And that party was so creative! We have a 7 month old daughter and are so smitten by her. Hope you can stop by our blog at http://www.lucasandmahina.com.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
January 18, 2012 at 7:25 pmVery sweet! I'm sure your family is just thrilled to know that a darling little girl is on the way!
Kelsey @ Tattered and Inked
January 19, 2012 at 12:44 amSo sweet 🙂 I love those darling bees and I'm sure your family loved everything you put into it!!
Christina
January 19, 2012 at 2:55 amsoooo cute!! 🙂 I love how you made all of them 🙂
Anonymous
January 19, 2012 at 7:52 amYay for baby girls! I am so happy for you guys!! Your BEE reveal is darling!
Sarah Reynolds
January 19, 2012 at 1:35 pmSo cute! congrats on a baby girl bee 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
January 19, 2012 at 4:10 pmIt's a Girl!!! Congratulations, such a fun way to reveal the gender!