Easy DIY Birthday Decoration Ideas For A Fun Celebration At Home

Whether you’re looking to keep your birthday celebrations simple due to budget constraints or planning to ring in another year of your life in the company of just your loved ones, throwing an intimate birthday bash at your home is a great idea to celebrate in style while also saving some bucks. But between decluttering your home to make some space for your guests and sorting out the perfect birthday cake recipe that sounds promising, party decoration is another important element to consider as it helps usher in the festive vibe. However, you don’t need to spend a fortune to make your birthday decoration stand out.

Wondering what makes for a good and eye-catching birthday decoration but doesn’t cost an arm and leg? Well, we believe DIY decorations and crafts not only take the cake but also add a unique flair to your celebration. With all that love and personalization going into the making, DIY birthday decorations work like a charm for both homely and extravagant parties. Thus, to help you add more zing to your soiree, we’ve listed our favorite homemade birthday decorations below that can be crafted in no time using our cheap party supplies. So, read along and get your crafting gear ready to create customized decorations that’ll surely make your party a success!

Alluring Birthday Balloon Decorations

It is no secret that balloons are the mainstays of birthday decoration but adding a peppy twist to your balloon display can take your party decor up by several notches. Unleash your creative skills and try your hand at these interesting birthday balloon decoration ideas for a sensational setup that’ll uplift the joyous vibe.

If you’re looking for a decor idea that is easy to whip up but imparts a grand appeal, a balloon garland is definitely worth considering. All you need are some balloons in varying colors and sizes, balloon garland tape, and some decorative accents to complement your overall party theme. For instance, if you’re planning a tropical themed birthday, creatively string some white, gold, and clear confetti-filled balloons together and tuck in a few Monstera leaf stems in between them to add a refreshing yet chic flair to your birthday balloon decoration.

birthday decoration

Alluring Birthday Balloon Decorations

It is no secret that balloons are the mainstays of birthday decoration but adding a peppy twist to your balloon display can take your party decor up by several notches. Unleash your creative skills and try your hand at these interesting birthday balloon decoration ideas for a sensational setup that’ll uplift the joyous vibe.

If you’re looking for a decor idea that is easy to whip up but imparts a grand appeal, a balloon garland is definitely worth considering. All you need are some balloons in varying colors and sizes, balloon garland tape, and some decorative accents to complement your overall party theme. For instance, if you’re planning a tropical themed birthday, creatively string some white, gold, and clear confetti-filled balloons together and tuck in a few Monstera leaf stems in between them to add a refreshing yet chic flair to your birthday balloon decoration.

birthday decoration
birthday decoration

However, if you aren’t crafty enough to neatly string balloons into a garland, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You can create an equally appealing balloon display using some transparent balloon boxes featuring colored glittery edges. Just fill the boxes with your chosen balloons and stack them on top of each other while also scattering some balloons around them on the floor to further perk up your birthday party decorations.  You can also insert fairy string lights inside the boxes along with your balloons to emanate a soft glimmering effect.

However, if you aren’t crafty enough to neatly string balloons into a garland, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You can create an equally appealing balloon display using some transparent balloon boxes featuring colored glittery edges. Just fill the boxes with your chosen balloons and stack them on top of each other while also scattering some balloons around them on the floor to further perk up your birthday party decorations.  You can also insert fairy string lights inside the boxes along with your balloons to emanate a soft glimmering effect.

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Throwing a backyard party to celebrate another trip around the sun? How about creating a balloon arch at the entrance to welcome your guests in style! Set up a geometric metal arch stand in your backyard and deck it up lavishly with several balloons to impress your guests with your enticing backyard birthday decorations.

birthday decoration

Throwing a backyard party to celebrate another trip around the sun? How about creating a balloon arch at the entrance to welcome your guests in style! Set up a geometric metal arch stand in your backyard and deck it up lavishly with several balloons to impress your guests with your enticing backyard birthday decorations.

birthday decoration
birthday decoration

Festive Birthday Garlands

Versatile and easy to make, a festive wall hanging garland can fit perfectly well with all the other birthday party decorations at play and add a lovely personalized touch to your empty wall space or mantelshelf. You can use all sorts of birthday party supplies such as letter balloons, pom poms, paper lanterns, paper pinwheels, ribbons, streamers, decorative fairy string lights, and more to make a one-of-a-kind garland that’ll accentuate your birthday decoration at home in a cinch.

Festive Birthday Garlands

Versatile and easy to make, a festive wall hanging garland can fit perfectly well with all the other birthday party decorations at play and add a lovely personalized touch to your empty wall space or mantelshelf. You can use all sorts of birthday party supplies such as letter balloons, pom poms, paper lanterns, paper pinwheels, ribbons, streamers, decorative fairy string lights, and more to make a one-of-a-kind garland that’ll accentuate your birthday decoration at home in a cinch.

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Charming Photo Booth Setups

One of the most creative and fun ways to put your artistic skills on display at your birthday party is to create a wonderful photo booth where your guests can click up memorable pictures. If you’re hosting a kid’s birthday party, you can set up a teepee tent in your living room and decorate it with fairy string lights and streamers while arranging a fur rug, throw pillows covered with charming cushion covers, and balloons inside the tent to effortlessly create an adorable photo booth that can be doubled as a play tent for the kids!

birthday decoration

Charming Photo Booth Setups

One of the most creative and fun ways to put your artistic skills on display at your birthday party is to create a wonderful photo booth where your guests can click up memorable pictures. If you’re hosting a kid’s birthday party, you can set up a teepee tent in your living room and decorate it with fairy string lights and streamers while arranging a fur rug, throw pillows covered with charming cushion covers, and balloons inside the tent to effortlessly create an adorable photo booth that can be doubled as a play tent for the kids!

birthday decoration
birthday decoration

However, if you don’t have the space to set up a proper photo booth inside your home, you can also create a photo wall instead to bring in the festive feel. Drape foil fringe curtains on an empty wall or switch out your ordinary window curtains with shimmering sequin or LED curtains and adorn them with bunting, disco balls, bulb string lights, balloons, artificial flower garlands, butterfly stickers, or hanging terrariums elevating your birthday backdrop decorations to a whole new level of whimsy. You can also install grass and flower wall panels or choose peel and stick tiles or wall stickers to give a gorgeous look to your wall backdrop setup.

However, if you don’t have the space to set up a proper photo booth inside your home, you can also create a photo wall instead to bring in the festive feel. Drape foil fringe curtains on an empty wall or switch out your ordinary window curtains with shimmering sequin or LED curtains and adorn them with bunting, disco balls, bulb string lights, balloons, artificial flower garlands, butterfly stickers, or hanging terrariums elevating your birthday backdrop decorations to a whole new level of whimsy. You can also install grass and flower wall panels or choose peel and stick tiles or wall stickers to give a gorgeous look to your wall backdrop setup.

birthday decoration

Riveting DIY Birthday Cake Decorations

 The birthday cake is the highlight of the party but if you want to further beautify the cake aesthetics, DIY-ing cake decorations and accents can turn it into a unique masterpiece that reflects your style and elevates your themed birthday party decor to the next level. Punch out flower or star shapes from foil or glitter foam sheets and stick them on paper straws to create pretty cake toppers for your birthday cake. You can also crown your cake with a riveting mix of different cake toppers such as gold butterfly stickers, artificial flower heads, 3D figurines, rhinestone letters and numbers, and other decorative accents to add a bright pop to the cake display.

birthday decoration

Riveting DIY Birthday Cake Decorations

 The birthday cake is the highlight of the party but if you want to further beautify the cake aesthetics, DIY-ing cake decorations and accents can turn it into a unique masterpiece that reflects your style and elevates your themed birthday party decor to the next level. Punch out flower or star shapes from foil or glitter foam sheets and stick them on paper straws to create pretty cake toppers for your birthday cake. You can also crown your cake with a riveting mix of different cake toppers such as gold butterfly stickers, artificial flower heads, 3D figurines, rhinestone letters and numbers, and other decorative accents to add a bright pop to the cake display.

birthday decoration
birthday decoration

Not too keen on stuffing your cake with different cake toppers but want to bring that oomph factor to your cake display? Get creative and turn your ordinary cake stand into a majestic statement piece that’ll add glory to your birthday cake decorations. Use glittery washi tape to create interesting patterns on a plain cake stand for a modish charm or embellish the rim of the stand with a feather trim or floral garland to impart an enchanting allure to your cake decor.

Not too keen on stuffing your cake with different cake toppers but want to bring that oomph factor to your cake display? Get creative and turn your ordinary cake stand into a majestic statement piece that’ll add glory to your birthday cake decorations. Use glittery washi tape to create interesting patterns on a plain cake stand for a modish charm or embellish the rim of the stand with a feather trim or floral garland to impart an enchanting allure to your cake decor.

birthday decoration

With these DIY birthday decoration ideas on hand, decorating your home for a joyous birthday bash has never been easier. So, grab your crafting supplies from ehomemart and get decorating for the next birthday party. Which of these DIY birthday decorations caught your eye? Let us know in the comment box below!