DIY Kiddie Party Decorations

Whether it's a birthday party or baptismal party, kiddie parties are the most colorful event to organize. You can even do it yourself when it comes to planning and decorating everything. The good thing is that if you buy decors for a kiddie party they don't cost that much and can be reused for the next kiddie party event.

Recently, I have do-it-myself everything for the baptismal of my child. I am going to share to you the nitty gritty details of organizing everything for a baptismal party. These following tips are also applicable to other kiddie party events.


Event: Baptismal Party
Planning Time: 2 weeks
Budget for Decors: 1,500 Philippine pesos

STEP 1
Set a theme and color motif. For my baby, I chose 5 colors: blue, pink, yellow, green and violet. Then I did research. I did a very extensive research over the internet with the search keywords "pastel color kiddie party decorations". I saved some pictures for my reference in making the decorations.

STEP 2
Plan the layout. The party was held in my mother's house because there was a huge space outside the house to hold a party. I sketched my layout and imagined how things would look like on the actual day.

STEP 3
Purchase the materials.
Here is a quick breakdown of the decoration expenses:
 3 meters Pongee cloth Yellow @ 45/meter = 135
 3 meters Pongee cloth Blue @ 45/meter = 135
 3 meters Pongee cloth Pink @ 45/meter = 135
 3 meters Pongee cloth Green @ 45/meter = 135
 3 meters Pongee cloth Violet @ 45/meter = 135
 25pcs  5" metallic balloons @ 5/each = 125
 20 pcs 10' metallic balloons @ 8/each = 160
 17pcs printed letters @ 5/each = 85
 3pcs pink cartolina = 17
 3pcs green cartolina = 17
 3pcs orange cartolina = 17
 3pcs yellow cartolina = 17
 3 pcs pink flowerette gift wrapper = 40.50
 1 pc decorative tissue paper green = 17
 1 pc decorative tissue paper yellow = 17
 1 pc decorative tissue paper fuschia = 17
 1 pc decorative tissue paper pink = 17
 1 pc decorative tissue paper blue = 17

TOTAL Purchases: P 1238.5

STEP 4
Get the work started.

How to make Tissue Pompoms (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDiGHGzGXK0)

 Inflate the balloons using electronic balloon pump or manual balloon pump. Print the letters and make a layerette using the decorative gift wrapper and the cartolina to create a dramatic effect.

 Cut the colored cartolinas according to your desired shape in my case round to resemble polka dots.

 For the table centerpieces, I used coffee mugs and wrapped it with crepe paper.

  I used the colored pongee cloths as ceiling drapes.With these methods, you can now have a colorful and budget friendly kiddie party decorations. The upside of this is that you can save a lot from the costs of decorations. But the downside is that you really need to have an imaginative mind and patience and perseverance in making the crafts! For your inquiries on kiddie party decors on a budget, ask me now! Email me at leahjacobe@gmail.com or contact me at my mobile phone 09239431199!

Happy Decorating!!!