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Roundup: 15 DIY Ideas to Get the Party (Decor) Started

by on Dec 20, 2013

This year, throwing a holiday party is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with this festive roundup of 15 holiday party decor ideas. If you’re hosting a party this weekend, before Christmas comes next week, you may want to take note. There are plenty of DIY ideas to get your mind racing with party and decor inspiration. Ready to jump in?   

Honeycomb balls shaped into a colorful wreath.Tim Gibson

1. Put together a honeycomb wreath that guests will love.

Flags and stars strung on two rows of string on a wall.Sibylle Roessler

2. Adorn plain walls with simple garlands.

Colorful decoration ideas for party with balls, paper cups, baskets straws and ribbons.Kimberly Chau

3. Place ornaments into small baskets and add tiny Santa hats to paper straws for the party.

" Ideas to Get the Party Decor"Almost Makes Perfect

4. Create a DIY 2-D Christmas tree with this clever tutorial.

Animal and nature designs shaped into a Christmas tree pattern on a wall.Brittni Mehlhoff

5. Or go with a copper wall art option that doubles as a photo booth backdrop.

Party decorations with glass items are on the rack.Les Loups

6. Add festive garlands around the house.

Plant wreathed chandelier over table with candles and decorations.Kate Osborne

7. Hang greenery overhead for a beautiful (and unique) dinner party with friends.

Woman holding garland made out of pinecones.Chelsea Cota

8. Make a giant pinecone garland for the table or fireplace.

Party decoration ideas with potted plants, wall decoration and photo frames.Patrick Schneider

9. Add red bead garlands and chalkboard Christmas phrases, so that every room of the house has a little something special.

"Gifts and Decorations ready for a party"Woodnote Photography

10. Place wrapped gifts and flowers on the sweets table.

Large paper cutouts read "merry and bright" in cursive on a living room wall.Sarah Eddy

11. Create a ‘Merry and Bright’ art piece that doubles as a photo booth backdrop.

A woman holds a black, green, and white felt wreath with gold leaves and a gold bowl.Heather Elizabeth

12. Hang a scalloped wreath from the front door to greet guests as they start filing in.

Colorful beads are hanging on the wall for decoration purpose.My Sparkle

13. Felt garlands are another fun way to bring in bright colors for the holidays.

DIY ideas for party makeover.Life Design Sky

14. Create a simple ‘Ho Ho Ho’ banner in a matter of minutes.

"Party decoration done with different colorful things"Mary Costa

15. And finally, we started with honeycombs, so let’s end with honeycombs…Decorate with hanging honeycomb balls and Christmas ornaments to get guests talking.

For more DIY holiday party decor, visit last year’s roundup.

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