One of the best parts of the summer season is all the backyard barbecues and parties you can have outdoors, and if you're looking to decorate your patio on a budget, then these DIY backyard party essentials will have your place looking colorful and festive in no time.
While going out to buy certain decorations for your yard is adequate, customizing them yourself serves to add a lot of personality and flair to the overall appearance. From outdoor lighting solutions creatively made from paper cups to giant lollipop-shaped decor items, these DIY party essentials will surely get all your friends and family in the fun and festive spirit.
Perfect for arts and crafts enthusiasts, these DIY decor items will help make any summertime party shine with color and excitement.
31 DIY Backyard Party Essentials
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DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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DIY Spiraled Yarn Decorations
The 'Two Shades of Pink' Garland is a Fun Craft Project
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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DIY Jumbo Lollipop Decorations
The 'Trendy Tree' Blog Shows How to Make Affordable Party Accents
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DIY Balloon Bean Bags
The Disney Family Fun Ball Project is Ideal for Children's Play
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DIY Ice Cream Banners
These Ice Cream Garlands are the Cutest DIY Party Decorations Ever
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DIY Color Chip Lighting
The Paint Swatch Chandelier Combines Crafty and Chic
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DIY Floral Festive Headbands
The Oh Happy Day Blog Shows How to Make a Happy Birthday Headband
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DIY Festive Feather Decor
These Gold and Glitter Dipped Feathers are Perfect for New Year's Eve
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DIY Chic Jack-O-Lanterns
For the Coolest Halloween Pumpkin Try Funky Ombre Pumpkins
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DIY Social Photo Booths
This DIY Photo Booth is an Instagram-Inspired Photo Delight
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DIY Party Cups
The Gold Foil Tumblers Can Be Made by Hand from Home
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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Snow Cone Party Decorations
The ‘Creature Comforts’ Garland is Incredibly Surreal
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DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
Jackie Fogartie's Chalkboard Tablecloth Adds Dialogue to Any Dinner
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Jumbo Flower Bouquets
The Green Wedding Shoes Paper Roses are Beautiful
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DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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DIY Unraveling Surprise Gifts
The Cakies Blog 'Love Ball' is Packed with Excitement
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DIY Easter Party Pinatas
This DIY Easter Decoration from the 'Oh Happy Day' Blog is Adorable
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DIY Ice Cream Pinatas
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Shows How to Make Easy Dessert Party Decorations
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DIY Party Boxes
Spruce up Any Occasion With This Project by Brit Morin
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DIY Delectable Fruit Decor
This Activity Lets You Make Vibrant Decorations from Tissue Paper
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Crafty Bow Tie Necklaces
This Fun DIY Activity Lets You Make Easily Customizable Accessories
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DIY Tassel Garland
This ‘a pair and a spare’ Decor Will Look Splendid for Any Occasion
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Citycentric-Themed Parties
Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day Does a DIY City Themed Party
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Sweet Treat Inflatables
The 'Oh Happy Day' Fruit Balloons DIY is Delightfully Easy
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Circus-Inspired Party Treats
The Disney Family Fun Balloon Cupcakes are Visually Appealing
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DIY Neon Confetti
The Oh Happy Day DIY Confetti is Perfect for Weddings and Parties
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Football-Shaped Candy Containers
These Party Favors are Perfect for Super Bowl-Themed Snacks
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DIY Intoxicated Party Favors
The Buzzed Buzzer is a DIY Noise Maker Requiring Alcohol to Work
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Festively Monogramed Pinatas
These Vibrant DIY Party Accessories are Easy-to-Make
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Floating Foam Drink Coolers
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Extra-Long Topping-Packed Pizzas
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DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
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Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups
Mermaid Straw is on a Mission to Reduce Single-Use Plastic
Repurposed Coconut Shell Candles
Backyard Candles Upcycles Coconuts as Candle Casings
Heated Outdoor Chair Cushions
The Coleman OneSource Heated Chair Pad is Bleacher or Patio-Ready
Reusable Beer Cups
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Moonshine Party Packs
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Cordless Cocktail Makers
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Fantastical Backyard Rental Homes
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Contemporary Home Party Trolley
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1.75L Canned Cocktails
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Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Victorian-Inspired Summer Hampers
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Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
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Boxed Wine Lawn Ornaments
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Open-Air Summer Workstations
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Collaborative Cottage Chairs
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Rustic Wooden Coolers
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Light Show Party Speakers
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Summer Beer Excuse Generators
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Fruity Summertime Colas
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