Our decorating idea guide includes crafty decorating tips that will turn any birthday party into an impressive event! Read on to learn how to incorporate your party theme, what to do with balloons and streamers, how to decorate with food, how to set the table and how to make your own party decorations.
Creating the Atmosphere
Balloons and Streamers
Decorating with Food
Party Table Decorating
Decorating Crafts
Planning Your Party
Creating the Atmosphere
Once you've selected a party theme, it's time to think about how to give your home (or party space) a matching atmosphere. When decorating, simplify by making the party table the centerpiece of the room. If you want to go all out, decorate the floor, ceiling, walls and doorway too. Here are some tips to turn tables into fables and walls into a wonderland!
Chances are you and your child will pick a theme that matches their interests. Themes could include a cartoon character, favorite animal or hobby. Try decorating with all the matching pictures, stuffed animals, toys and games you have already purchased for your child. For instance, if you're having a Toy Story party, you can decorate your child's room to look like Andy's room with Buzz Lightyear bedding, Toy Story action figures and movie posters.
If you don't have a particular theme in mind consider decorating the party with a simple concept such as all pink, polka dots or inside out (bring things that are normally outside indoors!). This type of theme is common for first birthdays since, more than likely, your child has not developed specific interests yet. Have fun. Get inspired by a color, pattern or wacky idea that encompasses things you already own or your home's decor. Then, use that idea in every aspect of your decorating such as tableware, food, favors and even craft activities.
Include your party guests in the decorating! Ask everyone to arrive in costume or give all the guests a hat, headband or costume accessory to wear as they arrive. This is a great way to make everyone feel more involved and who doesn't love playing dress up?
Remember; think outside the box when considering the location of your party. A garden party doesn't necessarily need to take place in a garden. You can create your own garden indoors with the help of tissue paper flowers, plastic butterflies and a child's tea set. Create a winter wonderland on a hot summer day by decorating with fake snow and serving frozen treats. So don't let the time of year affect your choice of theme!
