These dinner party DIY projects range from easily customized plates to place card holders that are made using fresh fruit. When planning a dinner party, food and drinks can end up breaking one's bank, leaving few options when it comes to memorable decor.
These dinner party DIY projects are both impactful and easy to make. If you're a fan of crafts, you can give one of these projects a try and even work on them together with friends, your partner or the whole family. The best part about them is that they're incredibly inexpensive and perfect for the host or hostess on a tight budget.
Standouts from this list include customized plates that are personalized using porcelain markers along with printed drink coasters that are made using masking tape and bright paint.
35 Dinner Party DIY Projects
From Fruit-Made Place Card Stands to Customized Plate Decor:
Jana Pijak — Jan 9, 2015 — Art & Design
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DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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3D Paper House Invitations
This Adorable DIY Paper Invitation is Loaded with Surprises
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DIY Watercolor Napkins
Turn the Average Napkin into a Piece of Art
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Crafty Air Balloon Decor
This DIY Hot Air Balloon Party Decor Idea is Perfect for any Occasion
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Festive Tree Name Plates
This Mini Christmas Tree Place Card is Ideal for any Holiday Meal
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Lip-Puckering Lemon Biscuits
Sweetopia's Citrus Cookies Are Sweetly Styled and Company-Ready
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Modern Mason Jar Vases
Mason Jars Can Be Used for Much More Than Just Storing Food
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DIY Party Cups
The Gold Foil Tumblers Can Be Made by Hand from Home
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Citrus Candle Holders
These Lime and Herb Candle Place Settings are Refreshingly Creative
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Dipped Party Decor DIYs
The DIY Gold Glassware is Perfect for a New Years Toast
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DIY Fantasy Dishware
These Paper Plates are Cleverly Upcycled into Geeky Dishes
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Upcycled Plate Menus
This Clever DIY Project Turns an Ordinary Dish into a Hip Restaurant Menu
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Erasable Table Mats
This Chalkboard Table Runner Set is Perfect for Artistic Eaters
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DIY Jurassic Food Platters
This DIY Food Platter Upcycles an Old Dinosaur Toy
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Glitzy Disco Stir Sticks
These DIY Stir Sticks are Great for an Elegant Cocktail Party
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Refreshing DIY Fruit Bowls
This Lovely Painted Watermelon Bowl is Perfect for Summer Festivities
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Individual Party Drink Stations
The DIY Cocktail Station is Perfect for New Years
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Festive Holiday Plate Decor
These DIY Christmas Plate Collages Turn Simple Dishes into Wall Art
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Polychromatic Drink Coasters
The Color Blocked Coasters Will Brighten up the Table
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DIY Chromatic Ice Cubes
These Colorful Frozen Orbs Make the Perfect Party Ice Cubes
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DIY Tie-Dye Candlesticks
These Homemade Dip-Dye Candlesticks are Stylish and Cost-Effective
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Decadent Dessert Tray DIYs
The DIY Dessert Stand is Absolutely Delightful
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Psych Test Tablecloths
Rorschach Ink Blot Placemats Bring Aesthetic Personality to the Table
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Creamy Veggie-Infused Condiments
The Shutterbean Tomato Butter Recipe is Delectable
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Personalized Dish Decor
This DIY Dish Designing Activity is Fun and Child-Friendly
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Chic Bar Cart Accents
This DIY Bar Cart Project Adds Style to At-Home Drink Servers
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DIY Punchy Party Balloons
This DIY Project Makes Two-Toned Party Balloons For Any Occasion
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Tequila Bottle Card Holders
The Patron Bottle Place Card Holders are Cute and Chic
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Readable Booze Holders
The DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses are Classy and Fun
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Peachy Place Cards
The Dinner Party DIY Project That is Sweet and Inexpensive
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Cute Cupcake Lanterns
These DIY Backyard Lights are Made with Frilly Cupcake Wrappers
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DIY Bottle Cap Candles
This Upcycled Tea Light Craft is an Easy Way to Repurpose Old Bottle Caps
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Edible Egg Place Settings
This DIY Golden Egg is Ideal for Easter
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Metallic Animal Name Plates
These Gilded Animal Place Card Holders are Fit for Any Holiday Party
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Colorblocked Food Lids
Sugar and Cloth Dresses up the Food Dome
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The Cocktail Botanical Box Comes with a Book, Planter, and Sangria Kit
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Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups
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Cup-Integrated Plates
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Cocktail Smoking Cloches
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1.75L Canned Cocktails
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Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
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Expandable Construction Cutting Boards
The 'FlexiBoard' Cutting Board Has an Adjustable Design
Multi-Passionate Party Consulting Companies
Pearls and Honey Offers Catering & Event Planning
Cheese-Filled Hosting Collections
The Maison Boursin Connection Collection Simplifies Entertaining
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The Farm Boy Indulgence Dinner is Now Available for Pre-Order
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
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A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
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The Mirror Vase Stand Has a Minimalist Yet Multifunctional Form
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
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Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
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Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Chic Stackable Tableware Collections
Our Place Launches a New 'Tableware Ecosystem' Collection
Wonky Fruit Cocktails
Served's Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails Feature Sustainably Sourced Fruits
Hosting-Friendly Mochi Gift Sets
Mochidoki Boasts the Hosting Gift Set, Featuring Eight Flavors
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Upcycled CD Seating Solutions
The 'Compact Disc Chair' by Boris Dennler is Dazzling
Garment-Inspired Drink Holders
Puffin Drinkware 'The Aloha' Comes in Two Hawaiian-Themed Styles
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
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Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
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The Mixology Bartender Kit Helps You to Make Impressive Cocktails
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Exquisite Canapé Menus
Pusateri’s Fine Foods Thoughtfully Crafts Canapés for TIFF
Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware
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Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus
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Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
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Sin-Inspired Artful Plates
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Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits
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