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How To Be Your Own Party Stylist - DIY Party Supplies & Ideas for Your Next Event
Party planning can be tiring. Working out who to invite, planning party food and choosing a decorative theme can take its toll on the host. One element of party planning that should be fun is styling your venue for the perfect celebration. There are many details that go into styling a party that represent your chosen party theme and the event you're celebrating.
From fun DIY party supplies that allow you to express your creativity to party table decorations that help to express your theme, we'll take you through all the things you need to know to become your own party stylist and prepare your space to celebrate in style.
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- Affordable Party Products for a Next-Level Celebration
- Essential Party Supplies For Any Celebration
- The Perfect Party Set Up with DIY Party Supplies
- Tips for Styling Your Next Party
- Easy and Fun DIY Party Ideas
Affordable Party Products for a Next-Level Celebration
DIY party styling doesn't have to be expensive - at Spotlight you can find affordable solutions to elevate any party. From decorations to party supplies, you can shop from an extensive range of budget-friendly options that will have your party feeling special and stylish.
Essential Party Supplies for Any Celebration
There are so many elements to consider during your party planning, but when it comes to party supplies, we have everything you need to throw the perfect celebration.
DIY or Ready to Use Invitations to Inform Your Guests About Your Big Event
While your tableware and decorations are important to any celebrations, the first step is putting together a guest list to ensure you plan for the right number of guests. Invitations are of benefit to both your guests and the party host. They help to notify guests of the details of the event including the address, dress code and other key information. They also provide a contact for them to notify the host of their attendance so that the host can begin their party planning. Invitations are an easy party element to DIY. You can fill out pre-made invitations, available in sets, or you can make your own, either digitally or physically! Check out our creative invitations DIY project for a great guide on making your own party invitations.
Tableware and Servingware You Need for Your Next Party
At any party, it's important to make sure your guests are well fed. Feeding your guests and party tableware go hand in hand. Decide what delicious culinary creations you'll be serving up to your guests and then you can start shopping! For parties where you're hosting a sit-down meal, it's best practice to have the following tableware prepared:
- Party plates, party cups and party bowls - This selection of tableware is essential for any meal.
- Party servingware - Great for platters and allows guests to help themselves to party food.
- Party cutlery - Commonly feature a set of spoons, knives and forks to accompany your party food.
- Serviettes - Help to keep your party clean and mess free. Serviettes are also a great substitute to plates when serving finger food.
- Table covers - Protect your dining table from mess and spills.
Set the Scene with Stunning DIY Party Decorations
While some may see party decorations as an add on to their party set-up, they are integral to establishing your overall celebration. Whether you're going all out with a themed birthday party or your hosting friends for a nice morning tea, the decorations you choose influence the overall ambience of your party.
There's no need for a party planner when you can learn how to be your own party stylist. There are three key elements you need to establish when setting up your party - your dining area, your decorations and the picture-perfect photo opportunity. It's easy to set up these areas with the right party supplies, but you can even mix and match or make your own party supplies for the perfect DIY look.
Set Up A Dining Area
Create a designated area in your venue dedicated to serving up delicious party food. These dining areas are also a place for guests to gather and socialise over a meal. Whether you set up a platter for guests to help themselves to or organise a sit-down table setting, there are multiple ways in which you can create a stunning dining area for your next celebration.
Using a combination of both tableware and party table decorations, you can take your party mealtimes to the next level. Maybe even consider shopping for tableware that complements your table decorations. Table covers, for example, are available in a whole range of styles to complement your decorations. You can find solid coloured table covers or table covers with patterns that coordinate with your chosen theme like the Spartys Gingham Paper Table Cover, perfect for a pastel themed party.
Create Your Own Party Table Decorations
DIY-ing your own party table decorations doesn't have to be a challenge - it can be as simple as creating a delightful table runner to display as the base of your centrepiece. Create a scalloped edge table runner to make your table setting pop! All you need is a paper tablecover, one plate, a pencil and scissors. Fold your table cover in half and position your plate at the edge of the cover. Trace around half of the plate with a pencil and cut around your markings. This creates that scalloped edge look. Repeat until you reach the end of your table cover.
Complete this table centrepiece with any other table decorations such as floral arrangements or candles as well as your party tableware. Don't forget to leave room for your party food!
Establish Your Party Space With Decorations
Party decorations are essential to any event as they set the mood of your celebrations. There are so many types of decorations out there to shop from, but you should make sure your chosen decorations reflect your theme.
Some decorations can be large and lavish like a stylish streamer wall or as subtle as an arrangement of artificial flowers placed as a table centrepiece. No matter your theme, party decorations can truly complete your celebrations. You can shop from a range of ready-made party decorations, or if you have the time, test your skills and craft your very own decorations.
DIY Party Backdrops To Set a Cheerful Atmosphere
Have a go at creating a backdrop to your celebrations with a lively streamer wall! Using a range of different coloured streamers, you can create an eye-catching display. For a pastel inspired party, think about shopping for streamers in lighter colour tones.
Simply tie a piece of string to two stable posts or poles. Then, trim pieces of your streamers at different lengths and place them over your piece of string. Position the streamers as you please for a lively pop of colour in any room.
The Picture-Perfect Photo Opportunity With a DIY Balloon Backdrop
Make your space one that has guests excited to commemorate the occasion by snapping joyful pictures. Creating a photo opportunity allows guests to pose for photos they can look back on to remember your event. Whether you create a photobooth or a large decorative piece that guests can pose in front of, make your party memorable with the picture-perfect piece.
DIY Balloon Garland Setup
Encourage an impromptu photoshoot by putting together a large and show-stopping DIY balloon garland. While these may seem like a difficult project, our balloon garland kits make your DIY creation a breeze! With everything you need included, these kits are easy to use and can instantly upgrade any party space. If you're looking for more guidance, check out our How to Set Up A Balloon Garland for a helpful guide.
- Play around with the colours and textures of your tableware to create a layered effect.
- Use artificial flowers in your decorations both around your home and among your table centrepieces. These add elegance without the hassle of wilting or maintenance associated with real flowers.
- Layer different colours of streamers to limit gaps and leave your streamer wall looking nice and lush.
- Keep the balloons rounded when creating a balloon garland but make them different sizes for a textured effect.
- Once your balloon garland is in place, check for any gaps between balloons and add smaller clusters of balloons for a filled look.
- Position your balloon garland with enough space around it to create the perfect photo moment for you and your guests.
More Easy and Fun DIY Party Ideas
Take your celebration to the next level by decorating your venue with a specific theme in mind. There are a whole range of party themes out there, but first you should consider which theme suits your celebration best.
Kids' Birthday Party Ideas
When setting up a kids' birthday party, let the birthday guest of honour have an input into the theme of their celebration. There are so many approaches you can take in setting up for a kids' birthday party. Here are a few of our favourite DIY kids' birthday party ideas:
- Create a scavenger hunt around your home for a pirate themed party. Make a map of your venue and scatter clues around the party space that lead to a treasure chest full of prizes!
- Have kids decorate cookies for them to enjoy as a sweet treat throughout the party. Shop for sprinkles, food pens, edible glitter and other cake decorations.
- Host a teddy bear picnic in the backyard, complete with a homemade picnic blanket! Have the kids bring in their favourite teddy and celebrate the birthday boy or girl in the great outdoors!
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DIY Wedding Ideas For Your Special Day
Weddings are known to be a day of love but also a day of expenses. They are often expensive to plan, with costly entertainment and decorations involved. DIY-ing your wedding decorations can help you save some money when planning for your big day. Think about crafting some DIY decorative projects such as:
- Using artificial flowers and stunning vases to create gorgeous floral table centrepieces for your wedding. Shop for artificial flowers that complement your colour scheme for cohesive wedding decor theme.
- Allow guests to commemorate the momentous occasion by dressing up and posing with photo booth costumes. Set up a camera on a tripod (make sure to leave any required instructions to change the settings to self-timer) and position costume accessories on a table for guests to pose with. You could even make props that signify your wedding day, like with signs that say "Mr and Mrs".
- For weddings with a plated sit-down dinner, you can DIY party table decorations like table numbers and place cards to help people find their seat. Purchase pre-made place cards and write guests' names in the blank space. You can also make a seat map on a poster board at the entrance of your reception venue to help your guests find their seats with ease.
Check out our helpful wedding blog article for more inspiring DIY wedding ideas to help prepare for your special day.
Celebrate With DIY Baby Shower Decorations
Baby showers are heartfelt celebrations hosted to honour the mother and baby to be! Read through our blog on how to host a baby shower or check out a few of our favourite DIY Baby Shower ideas below:
- Put your craft skills to the test by creating a baby shower bunting! With so many different materials you can use, you can create a colourful and whimsical decor piece for your baby shower celebrations. Check out our ribbon and hessian bunting project for an easy-to-follow guide on creating these DIY party decorations.
- You can make a fun party game by collecting baby photos of each guest. Print out all the photos and display on a board for everyone to see. The soon-to-be-mother can then have a turn guessing at which baby photo belongs to who.
- A baby shower is the perfect occasion for a whimsical balloon garland. Shop for balloons in soft pink and blue colour tones and create a garland with these two pastel tones for a calming decorative piece. Or, if you're set on a specific colour tone, you can choose from a range of different toned balloons to create a garland that reflects your decorative theme.
Shop Spotlight for All Your DIY Party Needs
With a wide variety of party supplies available, Spotlight is the ultimate one-stop shop for all party needs. You can even find an extensive collection of craft supplies for those looking for a fun DIY task to decorate their space with. And don't forget to explore our range of free projects for more DIY inspiration!
Shop our full party range online or at a Spotlight store near you and celebrate your next event with Spotlight!
