DIY Party Decorations: 15 Budget-Friendly Ideas
Most people believe that a good party is bound to be expensive. However, that is not the case. There are several budget-friendly ideas that you can adopt without breaking the bank. You can turn your own lounge or garden into a fun and lively place by being creative. If you wish to decorate your party on a budget, you’ve come to the right place. We have compiled a list of 15 budget-friendly DIY party decorations you can easily pull off. So why wait? Let’s begin.
1. Streamers and Banners
People can easily find party furniture for hire in London. However, party decorations often need to be bought, which can be costly. When planning a party, streamers and banners are the two obvious things that come to mind. The best part is that you can easily prepare these two at home with little effort. These help you save money and give a customized touch to your party decor.
To make your own streamers, buy cheap rolls of crepe paper in different colors and cut them into strips. After this, you can hang them vertically from the ceiling or make a beautiful backdrop. You can buy cardstock or use old fabric or newspapers to create banners. Decorate with ribbons or cutout shapes that say something about the party.
2. A No-Sew Table Runner
You must set up a table for snacks or food when organizing a party. And let’s be honest, having a bare buffet table can be rather boring. Add up your color and style with the help of a no-sew table runner. You only need to drape a scarf that color coordinates with your theme or a bandana. You can allow one corner to spread over the front and then secure it with the help of a double-sided table.
3. Embellished Balloons
Balloons with designs and prints can look cute, but did you know that you can easily create these at home by staying within your budget? All you need to do is cut out tissue paper in fancy shapes. It can be a petal, heart, or any other geometric design that you can think of. Spray the tissue with adhesive and stick it to the balloon.
4. Paper Flowers
Fresh flowers look great as a party decor, but these are expensive, too. You can use paper flowers to create a similar ambiance. With paper flowers, you will not have to worry about them drying or wilting before the guests arrive. You can easily find plenty of paper flower designs on the internet to recreate.
5. Party Hats
No party is complete without party hats! They are easy to make, and you can customize them. All you need is some card, scissors, and glue. Cut the card into a fan shape and then glue the ends together. You can paint or embellish it with anything to hand that goes with the theme of your party.
6. Pinata
A pinata is a festive tradition loved by both adults and children. To make one, start with a white paper bag. Decorate the bag with anything you can find at home or paint it according to the theme of your party. Add all the goodies inside the bag and hang it on a tree or something high. These paper bags will easily open up when hit with a stick.
7. Cake Stand
You are having a party you need to have cake! A cake stand will help display the cake and make it look even more attractive. You could try making your own, basic stand from plastic plates and upturned cups. Or flat-packed 3 tier stands are readily available at craft shops or even supermarkets.
8. A Drink Bucket
Rather than keep asking your guests if they need a top-up, think about a drinks bucket. Get an inexpensive old bucket and paint it with bright colours and add text using a big, bold font. You can even write something funny for your guests to laugh about. Give the bucket a thorough coat of paint and have a party-worthy drink display.
9. Cupcake Toppers Made From Straws
If you plan to serve cupcakes for your party, you can create cupcake toppers with the help of paper straws. These straw cupcake toppers will fit any occasion that you wish to celebrate. Cut out and stick pieces of straws together to create the number you are celebrating. For example, it can be a number of the years of birthday you are celebrating, or it can even be a baby milestone topper. Ask children to get involved for the cute factor!
10. Paper Lanterns
If you want to give your paper lanterns a botanical touch, you can give them a glow-up by adding a few things and making them shine. All you need are some pressed flowers, hot glue, LED mini lights, and a foam brush. Hang all your paper lanterns on the LED lights and paste the pressed flowers with hot glue. Gently dab the leaves to ensure that they properly stick. These botanical paper lanterns will look great for your next evening party.
11. Photobooths
A DIY photo booth is one of the easiest ways to add oomph to your party. It is not only fun to create but also gives your visitors an interactive experience. While you can rent a photo booth, why not make one of your own? Take a wooden frame and stick anything on it. It can be tissues, balloons, or even strings of paper. Include DIY props such as wooden signs and oversized glasses, to add a creative element to the fun.
12. Pom Poms
Pom poms are a great DIY decorations to add to your party décor – and they are really easy to make. There are lots of online videos and tutorials to help you create wooly pompoms out of card and odd bits of wool. Children will love to get involved in this too.
13. Balloon Arch
A balloon arch can decorate the entrance to your party or it could be used as a backdrop for your DIY photobooth. These arches can really have the wow-effect but are actually quite easy to make. Just take balloons of different sizes and colors according to your party theme, and tie the balloons tightly together on a length of string. Use balloon tape (available in craft shops) to attach the balloons to your doorway in an arch shape.
14. A Chalkboard Menu
If you don’t have the budget to print out menus for your guest tables, a chalkboard menu is an easy solution. You can write out a menu in your fancy, curvy handwriting and display it near the buffet table. A pro tip is to use different-colored chalks to give it a professional look.
15. DIY Straws
Make your guests feel extra special by designing personalized drinking straws for them. Decorate with stick-on flags, photos, name cards, silly pictures etc. Not only will it look good but it will help people find the right drink if they put their glass down. Double-bonus!
Conclusion
Hosting a low-budget, high-quality party is possible. The only things that you will require are some home supplies and your creativity. Just select a theme and follow it for all of your party decor. If you like to have parties more frequently at your home, you can even store some of these DIY decorations for your next party.
Author Bio: M. Hassan Iqbal
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