Party decorations don’t always have to be costly. It only takes creativity, craftiness, and lots of imagination for you to come up with inexpensive but fun decors on your own. DIY or Do-It-Yourself party decorations have become a trend nowadays and it is not a surprise why. If you are flexible enough, who knows how far you can go?

There are many ways for you to create DIY party decors. It can be from old stuff laying around your house. It can actually come from leftover art supplies, or you can also buy the supplies you need in order to make your DIY party decors. Plus, making DIY decors is a suitable way to be productive during a pandemic season if you are still under a stay-at-home order.

DIY Party Decorations

If this is your first time and you are exploring ways to make DIY decors, here are several ways that you can try out. However, before you start, keep an open and creative mind, and don’t forget to enjoy and have fun while doing it.

Backdrop

Part of your party set up is a fun and inviting backdrop. There are numerous ways to construct an inexpensive and DIY backdrop for your party. The most common is to make use of clothes. Depending on the theme of the party, this could be a solid colored cloth or a combination of colors to set a more festive mood.

Other creative ideas that you can explore are with the use of plain white curtains, some hanging lights, and top it off with flowers. If you can’t find a cloth or curtain that you can use, crepe papers can also serve as a great alternative. You can create colorful streamers out of crepe paper and use it as your perfect backdrop. Add colorful balloons and you are good to go!

Banners

With your backdrop in place, this will also call for a suitable banner to go with it. If you possess lots of artistic talent in you, creating handwritten banners wouldn’t be so difficult. However, for some, this could be a challenge but it is not impossible to achieve. The most effective solution is to go for printable letters that can usually be found online.

The advantage of printable letters is that they offer a wide range of options when it comes to the fonts that you can use. Again, this will depend on the theme of your party. You can use a fishing line to hang these letters or opt to stick them directly to your backdrop. Finally, do not forget to include artistic details to make it more lively. 

Centerpieces

Another important party decor that frequently captures everyone’s attention is centerpieces. Oftentimes, people may think that centerpieces should always consist of expensive flowers, but that’s not always the case. You can always seek more affordable alternatives but still have centerpieces that can be scene-stealers of the party.

You can paint old wine bottles according to the theme of the party. It is best to use bottles that have various shapes and sizes. Another option is to use mason jars as centerpieces. You can fill them up with colored water then add some fresh flowers from your garden. 

Photobooth

Any party should have space where you can take pictures. A DIY photo booth may seem difficult to create, but it is actually easier than you thought. Depending on the dimension you require, you can purchase PVC pipes to build a photo booth frame. As for decorations, you can go with hanging lights to create the ideal ambiance and add other decorative pieces to it.

In case you can’t find or build a photo booth frame, you can decorate a wall within the party space to serve as the backdrop for your photo ops. Using cloths, curtains, or garlands can help create the ideal set up. Additionally, you can also add photo booth props such as festive and fun hats, silly wigs, and others. 

Table Covers and Table Runners

You can’t leave your table looking plain and dull. To sass them up, you can make DIY table covers and table runners. Instead of using just a plain white or a plain solid colored table cover, you can add drama to it by skirting your table. Professional caterers would make this look hard, but you can do it by using a few inexpensive things.

A few yards of tulle and ribbons will do the trick. This will give your tables a bit of a personality and texture. In addition, DIY table runners can also make it more fun. If you find yourself stuck to just having a plain white table cover, you can improve the mood and make it more festive by making a DIY table runner.

Use extra cloth that you can find and will serve as your table runner and hand paint it depending on what the theme of the party is. In some cases, you can in fact use any type of greenery as your table runner. Another alternative is using different kinds of ribbons. This is the simplest option you can use but can make a great impact.

Other Party Essentials

Lastly, you can also add a few details to liven up other party essentials. Simple DIY artistic details like glittered up plastic cups, adding a splatter of color to your plastic cutleries, decorating wine glasses with glitter glue can go a long way. You can check out some of our products or join our Facebook group for inspiration. In addition, you can repurpose old plates and candlesticks to serve as decorative and eclectic cake stands.

Finally, throwing a party doesn’t always have to require a chunk of expense. At present, looking for more economical alternatives is the smartest thing to do. Creating DIY party decorations would not take away the fun and excitement of the event. It actually allows you to have more freedom to explore and be creative when it comes to throwing an event. The best part is that you get to save some cash and at the same time enjoy the process of learning and making DIY decors.