Planning a birthday celebration can be quite the stressful activity, but if you're looking for some helpful tips to get you started, then these birthday party decor ideas will certainly get you going in the right direction.
With all the little details involved in planning a party, from paper cups to festive decorations, the cost of getting everything you need can add up very quickly. That's why incorporating some of these helpful DIY decor ideas is a fantastic alternative to buying these party accessories from the store. From balloons that resemble scrumptious treats to ice cream banners that you can make yourself, these birthday party decor ideas will certainly help you make the most festive and budget-friendly celebration around.
36 Birthday Party Decor Ideas
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DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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DIY Hanging Origami Decor
This Fun and Simple Activity Turns Vibrant Pieces of Paper into Art
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DIY Spiraled Yarn Decorations
The 'Two Shades of Pink' Garland is a Fun Craft Project
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DIY Loot Balls
The DIY Surprise Balls Conceal a Magnitude of Trinkets
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DIY Fringed Decor
Decorate Parties In Unconventional Garland with this 'Oh Happy Day' Tutorial
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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 Floral Festive Headbands
The Oh Happy Day Blog Shows How to Make a Happy Birthday Headband
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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 Icicle Lights
The DIY Colored Ice Ornaments from the Design Mom Blog are Super Fun
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Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths
These Easy-to-Make Tablecloths are Perfect for Summertime Parties
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Snow Cone Party Decorations
The ‘Creature Comforts’ Garland is Incredibly Surreal
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DIY Uplifting Cupcake Decor
This DIY Hot Air Balloon Decoration Lifts Moods at Gatherings
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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 Chromatic Ice Cubes
These Colorful Frozen Orbs Make the Perfect Party Ice Cubes
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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 Straw Hats
This Fun DIY Activity Creates Simple Party Accessories for Kids and Adults
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DIY Party Boxes
Spruce up Any Occasion With This Project by Brit Morin
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DIY Tassel Garland
This ‘a pair and a spare’ Decor Will Look Splendid for Any Occasion
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Sweet Treat Inflatables
The 'Oh Happy Day' Fruit Balloons DIY is Delightfully Easy
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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Circus-Inspired Party Treats
The Disney Family Fun Balloon Cupcakes are Visually Appealing
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DIY Fondant Fringe Cake
This Colorful Fondant Cake Recipe is Fashionably Fringy
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DIY Sparkling Tree Bulbs
The Glitter Ornament DIY is a Simple and Enjoyable Project
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Balloon Hobbitat Recreations
Jeremy Telford Recreates a Hobbit Hole With Balloons
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DIY Punchy Party Balloons
This DIY Project Makes Two-Toned Party Balloons For Any Occasion
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Cupcake Pinatas
This Party Favor is Clever Take on the Birthday Party Favorite
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Festive Fruity Paper Decorations
These Fruit-Shaped Paper Decorations are Great for Summer Parties
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DIY Tip-Dyed Parasols
This Tie Dye Parasol is a Pretty Burst of Color in Any Setting
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DIY Neon Confetti
The Oh Happy Day DIY Confetti is Perfect for Weddings and Parties
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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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This Watermelon Cake Looks and Tastes Like Watermelon
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These Ice Cream Garlands are the Cutest DIY Party Decorations Ever
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Mesmerizing Ice Palaces
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DIY Fancy Lace Chokers
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The Felt Ball Garland Wraps Around Your Christmas Tree and Adds Beauty
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Bright Nostalgic Balloon Lights
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Upcycled Party Cup Planters
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Medicated Coffee Cups
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DIY Candy-Concealing Cones
This 'Evite' Pinata Ice Cream Dessert is Great for Festive Celebration
DIY Vibrantly Checkered Wallpaper
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Color-Divided Decorations
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DIY Chromatic Ice Cubes
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DIY Festive Forest Bookends
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Romantically Dotted DIY Apparel
The Heart Shorts + Valentine's Day Essential Video is Festive
Groovy Tie Dye Beach Bags
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DIY Glitter Magnets
This Decor Will Add a Color Among Announcements on the Fridge
DIY Tea Tag Wreaths
This 'Around the World' Decor Will Showcase a Variety of Brewing Flavors
DIY Ice Cream Pinatas
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DIY Fingerprint Cushions
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Photo-Sharing Window Decor
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