14 Cool DIY Party Backdrops For Various Occasions

Planning a party? Then you may need some ideas for decor, and I have them for you! Today I’m sharing the coolest party photo booth backdrops, though they can be also used as cake table and lounge backdrops and much more, here you’ll find ideas for any taste and occasion: for baby showers and bachelorettes, for moving and leaving parties and even engagement ones. I’ve prepared ideas to realize of balloons and paper because these are the most popular and budget-friendly materials to use, let’s start.

Balloons

Balloons instantly bring a party feel to any space and making a backdrop of them is an easy and budget-friendly idea. This backdrop is made of colorful balloons, greenery and blooms in between and it looks super cute. Such a backdrop would be nice for a baby shower, a bridal shower or some girlish party, get inspired and read how to make one!

Here’s another backdrop balloon, it’s even easier to make and won’t take much time – just grab a lot of colorful balloons, blow them up and glue to each other, that’s it! The idea is very simple and budget-friendly, and such a backdrop will fit many occasions.

Paper And Cardboard

Paper is the most popular material to use for such crafts because it’s very easy to work with and is always at hand or at least costs little. The first craft here is a giant colorful confetti backdrop, it’s so bold and fun, no worse than any balloon one! All you need to do is to make vertical garlands of ready giant confetti and then hang them, that’s it. find more details in the source.

Such a flourishing backdrop is great for summer parties of any kind, and these giant paper daisies can be easily DIYed by you. Get the necessary supplies and watch the video tutorial to find out how to make and attach them to the wall. Enjoy!

Ombre is very popular in decor now, so making a bold ombre backdrop is a great idea to try. This one is made of ruffled crepe paper and the colors go from various shades of yellow to fuchsia. You’ll need a lot of crepe paper rolls! Read the whole tutorial to make such a trendy piece for your photo booth.

Geometric decor is another hot trend and making a geometric backdrop is always a good idea. This backdrop will remind you of the polka dot one but instead of the polka dots you’ll see cute rhombs. The latter are made of colorful cardstock and turned into vertical garlands to hang for the backdrop. Easy-peasy!

Colorful tissue paper is ideal to make this bold fringe backdrop. These paper pieces can be attached to a large paper roll to make the backdrop that can be removed afterwards. The craft won’t cost much and you’ll be able to use it for many kinds of parties, from baby showers to usual colorful ones.

This backdrop isn’t for a photo booth but it will be a fun idea for any food or drink station at Easter, so hurry up to make one! The backdrop shows some fried eggs made of cardstock and mini honeycomb balls in yellow. Attach the fried eggs wherever you want and add a letter garland to them, voila!

This gorgeous colorful origami backdrop is ideal for many occasions and will definitely make a statement in your space – it’s so cool that may be even used for weddings! You’ll need some colored paper to make these 3D triangles and a hot glue gun to attach them. go for an ombre or color blocking effect to make the backdrop more amazing. Enjoy!

Here’s another cool cardboard backdrop, this time these are beautiful stars, which can be a nice fit for a star-themed party, besides you can make cake and cupcake toppers of the same look, too. Read the tutorial, prepare much colored cardboard and go ahead!

Going for a tropical party? Then this super bold tropical leaf backdrop is exactly what you need! The backdrop is made fully of paper, and there are some bold orange flowers to spruce it up – they are made of paper, too. Such a backdrop will definitely create an ambience and you’ll get unforgettable pics!

This colorful backdrop will be a nice idea for a colorful party of any kind and it will bring a cheerful feel anytime. You’ll need slitter or sparkle paper in a variety of colors, including multiple shades of each color, of which you’ll make some bold polka dots, the main parts of your backdrop.

Any girlish party will be amazing with this bright poppy flower backdrop! Get some red and black paper, download the templates and go craft large paper blooms. Then attach them to a backdrop of your choice and hang wherever you want.

This is one of the best ideas for a beach or tropical party I’ve ever seen – it’s a beach ball backdrop! It’s incredibly easy to make because you’ll use ready elements – paper lanterns. Get some plain ones and tape them to create those typical beach ball stripes that we are used to see, and voila! So fun!