The Daily Tar Heel
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue

We keep you informed.

Help us keep going. Donate Today.
The Daily Tar Heel
Carolina Living

How to throw the best DIY inspired birthday party

Do you want to throw the greatest birthday party ever, but are feeling uninspired or need to stay within a budget? 

Well some people live to sing and some people live to play sports, but some people live to craft. Thanks to these people and the internet, we can be creatively inspired every day to try new things.

Source: Studio DIY!

In honor of being an April baby, here are a few DIY-inspired birthday party ideas: 

1. Invite your people

If you are not feeling the generic Facebook invite, consider making invitations in a not-so-generic way.

DIY Confetti Invitation

DIY Mini Cotton "Candy" Invitations

2. Decorate

Make your space birthday-themed with these unique DIY garland ideas.

Sequin Letter Garland DIY 

Ballon Letters DIY

3. Get creative with your sweets

Let your sweet tooth out with these delicious birthday sweets. Create a little birthday twist by adding colorful sprinkles.

DYI Cake Pops

DYI Chocolate Covered Strawberries

4. Make a photobooth

They say a picture is a worth a thousand words. Put that to the test by making your own birthday photobooth where you and your friends can capture memories you will never forget. 

Multi-hued Coffee Filters DYI

DYI Photobooth Backdrop

5. Party favors

Everybody loves pie and a good party favor. Combine the two and voilĂ !

Miniature Pie Party Favors

To get the day's news and headlines in your inbox each morning, sign up for our email newsletters.



Comments

Special Print Edition
The Daily Tar Heel's Collaborative Mental Health Edition