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Dress up your candles with some fun and inexpensive Mardi Gras beads! Emma Haynes shows us how to use these festive beads to create some glitzy candles that will light up your night.
Apples aren't just for cooking or baking. Get creative with your favorite fruit and create gorgeous candle holders for a fall dinner party with this super easy tutorial.
Happy Birthday Balloon Wreath
Hundreds of balloons pinned to a wreath become a bright and cheerful welcome to greet birthday party guests. This DIY party idea requires inexpensive supplies and takes less time to make than you think.
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DIY and Homemade Party Ideas
A guaranteed way to save money when planning a party is doing some DIY homemade party idea projects. Get creative with your party decorations, crafts, tabletops, invitations, gift bags and more.
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DIY party ideas ensure you'll save some money, they are a fun way to get your friends and family involved in your party planning process. Learn how to get artistic with these easy craft ideas for some do-it-yourself party fun. Make your own party items to give your party a personalized touch.
These DIY party projects are sure to capture your style and will make your party even more unique. As people look to plan more budget-friendly parties, DIY party touches are far more common and our homemade party ideas are easy to follow and recreate. Learn how to make some of these party items on your own with our simple instructions and supply lists.
Our DIY party ideas can match any theme party and are customizable to any holiday or occasion. So get your creativity and artsy side going by making some of your own party decorations and items as you prepare for your upcoming party.
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DIY Butter How-to for Hostesses
We're not suggesting you churn your own butter, here! Rather, take what's already great about the butter you get at the grocery story (it's already made) and enhance it with some homemade tlc (embellished flavors and seasoning).
DIY Beaded Candle Holders
Rather than spending a ton of money on fancy votive candles, make your own! This easy tutorial will show you how to add sparkle to candles (or any vessel) using inexpensive Mardi Gras beads. We love this idea for dressing up dinner party tables or cocktail parties.
DIY Chalkboard Bottle Decoration
Repurpose those wine bottles you have lying around instead of tossing them in the recycle bin. We've got a crafty idea you're going to love for your next party or as general decor in your home.
DIY Birthday Balloon Wreath
Greet your guests with a fun and festive Balloon Wreath that just screams "Party's in here!" Choose the perfect colors to fit your theme and use our great step-by-step tutorial to make this colorful decor idea. You can even personalize it with the guest of honor's initials!
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Accordion Folded Paper Flower Decorations
Real flowers wilt. Synthetic flowers are boring. Here's a fun craft that doubles as a decor idea! These paper flowers are perfect not just because they are super unique and adorable, but they can be made using your favorite colors, patterns, and embellishments!
DIY Decorative Frame
Show off your favorite memories and beloved family members by placing their photos in an adorable photo frame! You can even make your own frame to catch the essence of the people in the photographs! Here's a great how-to for making the perfect frame for your favorites.
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A special way to celebrate milestones - be it a birthday, graduation, engagement, wedding or new baby - a scrapbook is a great gift idea to commemorate the special celebration.
Handmade Doilies Craft
Handmade doilies are a lovely way to add some personality to any party. Layer them on tables, hang them individually to add dimension to your party space -- the possibilities are endless.
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Orange Themed Party Favors
We passed out handmade party favors for a themed birthday party. Check out how to recreate this DIY favor! It's perfect for filling with small trinkets or treats, and easy to make in a time crunch.
Mason Jar Holiday Gifts
Everyone appreciates handmade gifts and decorations. These mason jars serve as both. Fill and decorate these jars for your guests to take home, but before they do use them as decorations through out your home. The jars in this example were made for Thanksgiving, but you can change the decorations and make them suitable for any event.
2 in 1 Flower Clip Favor
Ladies and little ladies alike will appreciate this DIY favor and table embellishment. Easy to craft at home in a few seconds, it's a pretty adornment for napkins and will look just as pretty clipped in guests' hair.
How To Make A Popup Birthday Card
Wow your friend with a fabulous handmade popup card! We see these wonderful cards in stores, but nothing is more meaningful than a handmade card. this hand crafted card is perfect for any occasion, so get crafting!
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Create Your Own Art Themed Centerpieces
Looking for fun party theme? How about Art? Jackie Lacey shows you how to create fun artistic DIY centerpieces for your next bash.
Good Luck Notes Jar
Simple to make and fun to have forever, this jar of well wishes is a fun way to spice up the traditional guestbook! Give the graduate a log of who came to her party and a fun keepsake.
Repurposed Spice Jars for the Holidays
Save those spice jars and repurpose them with our diy party idea to turn them into topping shakers for your party bars and buffets. We used them recently to shake on some special toppings for our coffee bar, but you can use them for any reason! See how we made them stand out.
DIY Christmas Ornament Craft
Making ornaments is a great craft to share with your kids at a holiday party! This simple ornament is easy to make, but really adds a personal touch to your Christmas tree.
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Decorative Christmas Toppers
Skewered foods aren't only for backyard summer parties. We've taken the BBQ serving idea and turned it into a festive way to eat during the holiday season. Check out this easy diy party idea for some budget-friendly festiveness.
Christmas Countdown Calendar
Collect some of those leftover paper towel or toilet paper tubes and make a fun Christmas calendar for the kids. This easy DIY idea is fun to make along with the little ones or as a gift to surprise them and get them excited for the 25th!
DIY Hanging Backdrop
A bright and bubbly backdrop is easier to put together than you might think. Make a statement at your next party using the instructions here - we love this look behind buffets, dessert tables and even strung across the ceiling.
Personalized Party Glass
Raise your glass in style with these decked out and personalized margarita glasses that double as party favors. Cheers!
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Gift Card Envelope
Rather than sticking a gift card in a store-brought birthday card or in the envelope the retailer provides, why not get a bit crafty and create a custom one? It'll add that personal and extra special touch to your gift but doesn't require too much time or work to create.
Candy Display Table Ideas for Parties
Dessert buffets are big deals and a big part of many celebrations. Using your theme, the holiday or occasion you're celebrating as a starting point, it's easy to create a display full of sweet treats for guests that makes a big focal impact.
Birthday Party Decor: Flowers
Arranging your own flowers is a great way to save money and be creative when it comes to your birthday party decorations. Follow these guidelines on buying and arranging flowers.
DIY Printed Heartfelt Messages
Add a little something extra to an intimate party. This crafty idea from Expert Mark Addison will add a loving touch to your table, gift or decor scheme.
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Dishes made out of Records
Bring a touch of rock 'n' roll to your home! This simple, yet fabulous craft idea adds a rocker edge to your decor, while finding use for all those old records up in the attic.
Personalized Popcorn Treat Cone Party Favors
If you're serving popcorn at your next party, try serving it in a unique fashion! These paper popcorn cones are a great way to divide individual servings. Plus, you can decorate the holders for any occasion!
Easy How-To to Make Your Own Pinata
Pinatas are a fun decoration and party game that you can use for kids and adults alike. Here is a simple way to prepare a pinata at your next party!
Tabletop Garden
When it comes to DIY party ideas there are few more impressive than a tabletop garden. Anyone can accent a room with a flowers but having a garden "growing" out of your coffee table is a sight that will surprise and please even the most jaded party guest. Using items from your kitchen and your garden, you can put this beautiful piece together fairly quickly. Surround the "garden" with tea lights or small decorative candles for an elegance that no cut flower arrangement can equal.
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DIY Baseball Popcorn Holders
For a fun kids' party craft or just a family day of watching the big game, you won't want to miss these DIY Baseball Popcorn holders!
Funny Custom Bumper Stickers
Give your guests a funny and memorable keepsake they can enjoy after the party! Creating your own funny custom bumper stickers is an easy way to give a fun, and personalized party favor that reflects your party theme and personality.
Drinking Coffee From Your Custom Mug
The perfect gift or party favor is something personal that can be used and enjoyed for years to come! A custom mug is something all of your guests will love, and you can design the perfect mug that represents the giftee's tastes and personality!
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