Instead of spending money on party decor that you will end up throwing away, opt for DIY birthday party decorations instead. Take a look at our 23 DIY Birthday Decorations: Free Party Printables and DIY Birthday Banners. This comprehensive list has all the birthday decorations ideas you could ever think of. Not only will you have fun making special decorations for your party, you will also save tons of money. The best part about DIY birthday decorations is that you will have original crafts specifically made for your party. Trust us, any kid will think that's pretty cool.

Throw a party that can be remembered in pictures for years to come because of all the fabulous DIY birthday decorations that you created. Make your next party the one that your child remembers twenty years from now as their favorite birthday. Little personal touches like these truly make a difference in a child's eyes and create a memory that will last a lifetime.

23 DIY Birthday Decorations: Free Party Printables and DIY Birthday Banners

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DIY Birthday Decorations

Free Party Printables

DIY Birthday Banners

For more DIY birthday decorations ideas, take a look at Happy Birthday to You: 8 Handmade Birthday Cards, Birthday Crafts, and Birthday Activities.

DIY Birthday Decorations

Take a look at our favorite DIY birthday decorations below. You can make anything from table toppers, to lights, to complete theme decorations, its up to you. These DIY birthday decorations are so great because you can customize them to go with whatever theme you choose so even if the project isn't the theme you want, you can still customize it.

1. Funky Duck Tape Party Decor
2. DIY Flower Balloons
3. Birthday Decor with a Modern Twist
4. DIY Party Balls
5. Party Supply Wreath
6. Party Owl Toppers
7. Party Time Cupcake Picks
8. DIY Washi Tape Fairy Lights
9. My Little Cupcake Party Tablescape
10. Minecraft Birthday Party Decorations
11. Pom Pom Balloons

Free Party Printables

Go crazy with these amazing Free Party Printables. Print out birthday cards and forget buying expensive cards for all of your child's friends because these free party printables are cuter than store-bought cards. Print out party hats for all your guests and match it to your theme. The possibilities are endless with these free party printables, how far you go is up to you.

1. Dr. Seuss Inspired Party Printables
2. Printable Birthday Cards
3. Rainbow Party Printable Designs
4. Do I Smell Birthday Cake Card
5. Cinderella Party Invites

DIY Birthday Banners

Make DIY birthday banners to really brighten up your DIY birthday decorations. Personalize your banner for the special birthday boy or girl and match it to your party theme. Nothing is more exciting at a party that walking into a room with a giant banner that says happy birthday. These DIY birthday banners will surely get everyone in the mood to celebrate.

1. Fabric Birthday Banner
2. Happy Birthday Banner
3. No Sew Birthday Banner
4. Vintage Summer Gingham Bunting
5. Festive Denim Party Bunting
6. Recycled Party Bunting
7. Fly Your Own Flag Bunting

Check out these too cute Scrap Fabric Gift Tags to help with all your birthday gift wrapping.