Looking to throw a memorable party without breaking the bank? With these DIY party decorations, you can easily customize the decorations to suit any party theme or color scheme.
Hosting a party can be an exhilarating journey, a chance to create unforgettable moments and showcase your flair for fun and creativity.
Yet, let’s face it, the path to party perfection can often feel like navigating a maze of decor choices.
There’s no shortage of decorations you can buy, but often they lack that ‘wow’ factor, or they come with a price tag that doesn’t make me happy. Stuff has gotten expensive!
But fear not! The secret to stunning and budget-friendly party decor lies in the magic of DIY.
With just a sprinkle of creativity and some imagination, you can craft unique and personalized decorations that elevate any celebration from ordinary to extraordinary.
In the realm of DIY party decor you’re not just limited to generic store-bought items; you have the freedom to tailor every aspect to align perfectly with your theme.
From whimsical centerpieces to enchanting lighting, every detail can reflect your personal style and the essence of the celebration.
Now, you might be wondering where to start. Perhaps you’re bubbling with ideas but need a little direction, or maybe you’re seeking inspiration to ignite your creative spark. Doesn’t matter if it’s a birthday, graduation, baby shower . . . I’ve got you covered.
Below, you’ll find a treasure trove of over 60 DIY party decor ideas that are not only easy to implement but also high on impact.
From unique backdrops to playful table settings, each idea is designed to add a personal touch to your celebration.
As you delve into this list, I invite you to share your favorites in the comments. Your feedback is not just welcomed; it’s an important part of this creative journey.
Let’s make your next party not just a gathering, but a celebration of creativity and DIY spirit! Enjoy these great ideas.
DIY Backdrops or Party Wall Decor
With the popularity of sharing photos online, setting up a photo booth is a must-have for parties. Plus they are a great way to capture memories and add a special touch to your event.
Backdrops and decorations for the walls above food tables are often created using balloons, flowers, crepe paper, or paper cutouts. This leaves a lot of room for color and theme customization.
As a bonus, consider making your own photo props such as signs, masks, and hats to add a personalized touch to your photos. Oh, and don’t forget your customized hashtag that everyone can use on social media!
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Washi Tape Wall
Want a party decoration that packs a visual punch? Try a washi tape mural. Perfect for a pop of color and it is easily removed!
Yarn wall hangings like this are usually smaller like my easy, budget-friendly wall art. However, they can be any size you like! If you make it larger like this one, you can use it as a beautiful party backdrop as well.
Get the whole family involved with this project! Each person can dye some of the coffee filters to a certain level so they gradually get more color. Use this as a wall decoration behind a party table or as a photo backdrop.
This watercolor backdrop reminds me of tile — can you image this as a backsplash? Anyway, this technique is so easy your kids could help. Just paint squares and attach them to the wall!
One of the easiest and most affordable party decorations to create are DIY garlands. Not only do they look good, but they are also versatile enough to fit any type of celebration. Garlands, buntings, or banners can be made in different materials like tissue paper, fabric, yarn, and ribbon.
They are easy to set up and could be repurposed for future events. Plus, you can mix and match colors and shapes to fit your party’s color scheme or theme.
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Pom Pom Garland
Learn how to make a pom pom garland in any size or color with this easy tutorial. This will be a perfect addition to any party — just change up the colors to go with your theme!
Learn how to make a washi tape paper chain garland in the style of old construction paper chains. They're great for parties and you have so many color choices!
Paper ball garland would look absolutely adorable at any party and any time of the year. This paper craft is addicting – you'll want to make paper balls all day!
Don’t buy a felt ball garland when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss to add colorful and fun DIY garland to an unexpected spot at your party.
Are you looking for an easy, fun, and cheap way to decorate your home for parties? Then check out these DIY paper garlands. You can make them very quickly, and customize the colors!
Balloons can be one of the most expensive party decorations! You can purchase plain balloons, mylar, various shapes, messages, and letters or numbers. But then you have to pay to fill them.
Instead, try starting with plain balloons and customizing them with a Sharpie, glitter, or vinyl. Or, you can group them together to make a balloon garland or a shape that goes with your theme.
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Balloon Chandelier
This isn't really a working light, but it was made to resemble a glass blown chandelier from a restaurant. I think this version is much more fun!
Combine your balloons and garland into one for an easy display that packs a big punch! This was for a shower, but you can adjust the colors and shape however you like.
Jessica turned a long candleholder into a fresh flower centerpiece by removing the candles and adding flowers to glasses of water. Change up flowers depending on the party theme/colors, or use faux flowers instead!
See how easy it is to make geometric Himmeli party decor using gold straws! This candle holder was a paper straw DIY, so it would need to be used with an LED candle.
Great for any party, and just about as easy as it gets! Just change up the sprinkles for the type of party — heart sprinkles for Valentine's Day, green and red for Christmas, and so on.
Make your food or drink table stand out by attaching pom poms to a plain tablecloth using hot glue. Keep them all one color as shown or mix it up to match the pom pom balloons earlier on this list.
At party stores you will find a ton of things to hang from the walls or ceiling for decoration. Of course, you can make your own paper flowers, pinatas, and hanging pom poms. This way you get the exact design and colors you need!
Experiment with your lighting to enhance the ambiance of your party. String lights and lanterns are popular choices for outdoor events, while candles and fairy lights are great for indoor parties. You can also use colored bulbs or covers to match your party’s color scheme.
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Paper Flowers
Learn how to make paper flowers the easiest way possible! Perfect for hanging from the ceiling or on the wall for a photo backdrop.
Create a 'chandelier' of varying sizes of glass ball ornaments. It looks great as-is, but you could use different colors, fill the balls with something first, or add designs to some of the balls!
These colorful pineapples were made using resin and a mold. This means that if you can find a silicone mold in a shape you like you can make whatever theme you like for this DIY! Once made, the shapes are then glued to LED string lights.
Learn how to make crepe paper flowers in 5 minutes flat – so easy and so pretty! You don’t need any crafting experience, and they are perfect for parties or decor.
Finally, party signs can not only be functional (list the menu, identify the flavor of the cake, etc) they can be great decorations! A DIY party sign can be made the same way you make any DIY sign.
Use materials like paper, wood, acrylic ,or even a chalkboard! There are so many different options for design and colors.
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Marquee Sign
Create any letters or words you like for this fun retro marquee sign. This would be fun for holidays too!
If you love confetti crafts, try this easy monogram letter art! This technique can be used with a variety of letters, numbers, and shapes to create a sign for your party.
Make these easy tissue paper wall letters to announce the birthday girl, a word for the holiday (like 'boo' for Halloween), or a number for the birthday age or year for New Year's Eve.
This was created for a sprinkle themed party but would work for any party! Scroll down to the bottom of the post to see how Courtney made these small letters and a large one for the front door.
Using plexiglass makes this sign seem like it is floating. I'm sure you knew a cutting machine tutorial would be on this list of party signs! They make the process so easy.
These ginormous letters look so fun! They are made using 24″ tall foam and fabric – along with a combination of machine sewing and hand sewing. And you can even download a template to make them yourself.
One of the easiest washi tape crafts ever is decorating a letter! You can do it with one letter (an initial for a birthday), or multiple letters (like NOEL for Christmas)! Very simple party decor that you can create in minutes.
