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Roundup: 10 Clever DIY Ideas for Your Next Party or Event

by on Feb 4, 2014

Rustic Wedding Chic

This month on Curbly we’re focusing on parties and entertaining… so I wanted to share some of my favorite “why didn’t I think of that?” ideas that I’ve run across lately. Click through to check out these super genius (and easy) DIY party ideas.   

Few white plates lying on top of each-other with a magenta color tissues among them and a yellow flower on top of them.

1. Waiting to set the table until right before dinner? Beautify your pile of plates using colorful napkins and a pretty flower! [Photo: Welke.nl]

2. Encourage your guests to add a hashtag to all the photos they share from your event… then everyone can see each other’s photos. [Photo: Jack + Bean] 

"A Simple Arrangement of Table with Foods for a Party"

3. Turn your napkins into rosettes and place them in teacups. Cute! Learn how to make rosettes here. [Photo: Stone Gable Blog] 

4. Use chalk notes to help guests pair their wine with different cheeses. [Photo: Carol Celico]

5. For a paint-dipped look, decorate mason jars with, believe it or not, balloons! Learn more here. [Photo: Brit + Co.]

Throw party like a pro with these brilliant DIY ideas.

6. Make cootie catcher menus for your guests… talk about a conversation starter! Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Oh Lovely Day] 

7. Hosting an outdoor party? Try this ice bucket alternative: fill a colander with ice and place it over a bowl or vase to catch the water. [Photo: Real Simple]

Different ways to fisplay food at parties, such putting salt and pepper in iyster shells.

8. Give your table a special twist with these stunning oyster salt and pepper cellars. [Photo: Nate Henderson]

9. Here’s another great idea for an outdoor party… serve salads in large lidded jars to keep flies and bugs out. [Photo: 4 Men 1 Lady]

10. Serve assorted pre-made signature drinks in labeled mason jars. Genius! [Photo: Rustic Wedding Chic] 

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