15 Most Interesting DIY Birthday Decor Ideas

Birthday parties are once-a-year special occasions, so you always want to go all out with the birthday decorations. This year, instead of hunting for decorations, why not indulge in some family art & craft time and make your own? Here are some quick and easy DIY decorations ideas for the next birthday party in your family.

Glitter balloons

Quick and easy, all you need for this DIY décor is balloons, glue and glitter. Blow up the balloons and use the glue to create stripes or shapes on the balloon. Simply add glitter onto the glue, blow off the excess and let it dry. Your shiny party decorations are ready.

Streamer waterfall

Another great idea is to use crepe paper streamers, readily available in any party supply shop in the city. Grab streamer rolls in all colors of the rainbow from the store. You can put these up on a wall to create a rainbow effect. The length can vary according to your preference. 

Party hats

Boring old party hats are so passé. Ramp up the birthday celebrations with party hats embellished with pom poms, paper flowers, stones and some ruffles.

Glass centerpieces

Looking for some sophisticated birthday décor ideas? Grab glass jars in your house, some golden glitter and battery operated candles. Put some glue on the inside of the jars, and add the golden glitter. Shake out the excess and put a candle inside, and your centerpieces are ready.

Shining fairy lights

Fairy lights can be used to create some gorgeous DIY decorations. If you are having the party outside, string up the fairy lights on the trees for a warm, inviting effect.

Colored vases

If you have some paint lying around, grab your favorite colors and some glass vases. Dip the lower 1/3^rd of the jar into the color and let it dry on a newspaper. Once dried, you can add fresh or dried flowers for some amazing décor.

Colorful chandelier

Another DIY décor idea that is easy to do is a colorful ribbon chandelier. Grab all your plain and printed ribbons and a cardboard or metal ring. Simply string on the ribbons and hang it up wherever the party is.

Printed table cloth

Need tablecloth urgently? Grab some brown packing paper, colors and a potato. Simply cut it in half, dip it into the color and start making prints on the brown paper. Your DIY, recyclable tablecloth is ready.

Ice cream balloons

Balloon decorations are a must for a birthday party. Make paper cones from craft paper or even newspaper. Place the balloon on top of the cone and glue the paper to it. Your DIY ice cream balloons are ready to for the party.

Hanging ice creams

Another great idea is to use tissue paper balls as the ice cream and craft paper to create the cones. Add a paper cherry on top of your Sunday and these simple and fun birthday decorations are ready to go.

Handmade birthday banner

For a homemade birthday banner, you will need colorful paper, string and card stock paper. Use the colorful paper to create letters. Make circles or any other shapes out of the card stock, big enough to past the letters. Put your cardstock décor on the string and your banner is done.

Cupcake liner flowers

Cupcake liners come in all sizes, colors and patters. Grab your favorite print, along with a pair of scissors. Flatten the cupcake liners and create a zig-zag pattern along the edges with your scissors. Stick a white circle in the center and your flowers are ready to go on the walls or on the table.

Cake toppers

DIY your cupcake toppers for a fun décor idea. Use paper to create numbers or write a greeting. Stick the paper onto bamboo sticks and your cake topper is done. This is the perfect addition to cakes or even cupcakes.

Drinking straws

Adult or kids, who doesn’t love accessorized drinking straws? You can create small moustaches, or comic lips to stick onto one side of the straw. This DIY décor idea will make for some fun photos.

Hanging tissue balls

A stack of colorful tissue paper can be used to create beautiful birthday decorations. Use a piece of string to tie together swathes of tissue paper. Make sure it resembles a ball before tying the knot. You can make them in any color and any size.

Birthday parties allow so much creativity when it comes to birthday decorations. Turn your art and craft skills into something awesome with these DIY birthday party décor ideas.