Cheap & Easy Birthday Decorations: $5 for a Pink Party
Grace just turned 3 and she requested a pink birthday party. I kept the decorations pretty simple, but I also wanted it to look nice.
I only spent $5 on her easy birthday decorations. Here is how:
- Plastic Table Cloth – I bought 2 for $1.00 each. One covered our large table. The other one I cut apart to cover two card tables and her gift table. I saved these to use for another party or to cover tables during art projects.
- Crate Paper Streamers – I bought 1 pack for $1.00. I frayed the streamers and used them as a runner down the large table.
- Balloons – I bought 2 packs for $1.00 each. I used a needle and thread to string them together. Then I hung them from the window blinds, down our open staircase, and off the chandelier.
- Curly Ribbon – This was free. I grab it from my stash of gift wrap bows, cut it apart, and sprinkled it down the center of the table and around the cake.
I did all of my shopping at Dollar Tree (where everything is $1) and Walmart. I was actually more impressed with Walmart. The party supply selection was much better and everything was $0.97. Next time I’ll probably skip Dollar Tree.
This cost did not include any of the food, cake, or paper products.
What are your tips for cheap & easy birthday decorations?
Love it! I never would have thought to fray streamers. I did a bunch of shopping at the dollar tree as well. I liked their plates and such (16 for $1!) but was very NOT impressed by the tablecloths. Completely see-through.
I thought the streamers looked a lot fancier with the fray. Maybe that is silly, but I liked them. 🙂
Hi Rebekah, I found your blog through Donna’s and I am loving it!:-) spending alot of time holding my sick baby, and being entertained by your writing:-) I pinned this post to Pinterest, I am excited to your your tips for my girlies party this summer; thanks! Kayla (from Lipstick and Crayons)
Thank you so much, Kayla! I hope your little one is feeling better real soon. Sick babies are NOT fun!