DIY and Homemade Party Ideas
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Be it a wedding or a birthday or any other sort of celebration, the photo booth party trend is bound to stick around as it's a TON of fun. This DIY party idea uses repurposed brown paper bags to create a photo booth backdrop that's pretty to pose in front of, simple to make and easy to customize.
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This DIY favor idea is perfect for just about any party! While the cupcake holder isn't edible, it makes for the ideal holder for so many other treats.
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One of the best thing about DIY party ideas is how easy it is to make a totally customized party decoration or embellishment for half the cost it would be to buy it. This doily garland tutorial is the perfect example of why DIY party ideas are some of our favorite ways to celebrate!
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Craft a pom pom garland for your home or party no matter the occasion! It's super simple to customize this DIY party idea to fit your celebration.
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DIY decorations made with glitter are some of our favorites. Though the work to craft these DIY decorations is minimal, they produce such a fabulous result and go such a long way to dress up any celebration. Check out some of the items we recently dressed up with glitter for DIY decorations that truly sparkle.
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This DIY mason jar idea featuring chalkboard vinyl is a pretty neat way to dress up any party. Simply use whatever shape that matches your event to inspire your vinyl cut-out.
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We've seen mason jars incorporated into cupcake and cocktail party ideas, and now we're taking a DIY approach with them when it comes to party decor. Check out this easy how-to for dipped vases that work as centerpieces, table setters and even as favors.
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If you need to throw a western theme party as an excuse to make this charming bandana wreath, do it! We're loving this simple DIY party idea for so many reasons including it's pretty mini bunting and clever use of bandanas.
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Photos are always a fun addition to a party, particularly a milestone celebration like a birthday, graduation or anniversary where there's a journey to celebrate. Check out this easy DIY party idea that incorporates photos.
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Edible favors are always a favorite for hostesses thanks to their straightforward attractiveness, but they're also always a hit with guests because they taste great and don't require shelf space. Here, we've come up with 10 creative ways to get creative with cookie favors, but we bet you could use these ideas to inspire any edible favor.
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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.
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Though simple to craft, a circle backdrop garland is one way to make a big statement at any party. This DIY party idea brings pops of color to your space in a chic way that's completely painless in both budget and craft time to any hostess.
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Paper flowers made from old books and displayed in a chalkboard vase make for a beautiful, year-round centerpiece idea. This DIY party idea is easy enough to make with this helpful tutorial from Patti Allan.
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Repurpose and reuse is a phrase you'll hear us repeat often. These DIY monogrammed bottles are yet another example of how you can take what you already have and repurpose it for any celebration.
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Potluck dinner parties should make things easier on hosts, not more difficult. Avoid the expense and fuss of coordinating a themed dinner party by paying close attention to the invitation you send out, then base your decor off of it. We've got a great green, orange and aqua look to fit any potluck party.