6 birthday party DIYs that use dollar store items
By getting creative with basic, inexpensive materials, you can create custom looks on the cheap. These doable DIYs will give your kid's party a homemade touch.
dollar store birthday hacks
Parcel tag banner
Stick letters on individual parcel tags and string them together for a fun twist on the classic banner.
Paper bag stars
Do you have three minutes? That’s literally all you’ll need to make these stellar decorations. Gather up eight paper bags, a glue stick and a pair of scissors. Get the instructions here.
Foam bunting
Cut triangles out of foam craft sheets. Attach them to each other with brass fasteners.
Loot containers
Use reusable plastic food containers with clear lids as loot bags. Fill them with party favours and finish with a thank-you note.
Party headbands
Hot-glue foam letters onto headbands for fun party accessories. The kids might not wear them for long, but they’ll make for adorable party pictures!
Double-duty centrepiece
Fill Mason jars in an array of sizes with colourful loot and then personalize the jars with your kid’s name using letter stickers. This vibrant centrepiece makes a nice sugar-free gift to divide up and send home with guests.
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