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20 DIY Oktoberfest Party Ideas To Celebrate At Home

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I have never actually attended an Okotberfest, or if I did I certainly don’t remember it.  Either way, hosting your own parties has become even more popular with the current lockdown situations and celebrating at home is a great way to control who you come into contact with, and let’s be honest, we really don’t need an excuse to party!

So what is Okotberfest?

The Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folkfest. It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is a 16 to 18-day folk festival running from mid- or late September to the first Sunday in October.

Oktoberfest is a great way to celebrate another October event. Whether you are planning a themed backyard BBQ or a complete Oktoberfest beer event, these tutorials and ideas for a DIY Oktoberfest are surely going to get you very excited. The main theme of course is Germany, beer, and blue and white check tablecloths, flags and banners, and beer? Did I mention the beer already? Have these 3 items and you can theme with ease.

Since beer is the main ingredient for an Oktoberfest party then make sure this is your main focus. Check out these Beer Balloons and these inflatable pretzels. and this amazing inflatable frothy beer drink holder.

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Oktoberfest: Homemade Oktoberfest Decorations Mad in Crafts

DIY: Oktoberfest Biergarten Growler Centerpieces

m é lim é lo: Dirndl N°2 

Oktoberfest Napkin Rings Idea | Fun365

Mein Bier, Dein Bier: mini Namenschilder | dekotopia

OKTOBERFEST HANGING WREATHS Mad in Crafts

 OKTOBERFEST CRAFTS: GLITTER PRETZEL DECOR Entertaining Mad in Crafts

OktoberFEAST: Stamped Runner and Place Cards for Oktoberfest Mad in Crafts

Oktoberfest Party Tablescape – part of Craft Beering’s Oktoberfest Bash!

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Oktoberfest Deko selber machen

How to Decorate for an Oktoberfest Party: Authentic, Non-Cheesy Ideas 

Ceremonial Oktoberfest Barrel — Backyard Oktoberfest

California Oktoberfest Party – Featured on Inspired By This

How to Host Backyard Oktoberfest Party

Oktoberfest Wreath 

DIY Oktoberfest Party Decoration 

Still looking for quick ways to make your party theme come together, check out these great amazon buys.

Oktoberfest Photo Booth

Oktoberfest Party Plates

Oktoberfest Party banner

Oktoberfest Party Mugs

Oktoberfest Party  Costumes

Want free cupcake labels? download and print off our Oktoberfest cupcakes printable.

Need a party planning sheet so that you can stay on budget? Save and print off this free Oktoberfest party planning sheet.

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Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

This one has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. The Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern, Floral Design (PDF) from ModaVationStitchery is a digital download on Etsy, priced at AU$3.29 on sale from AU$8.22, and the shop is showing a 5 out of 5 star rating. Etsy lists it as a craft supply download with 2 PDF files included.

What makes this design appealing is the calm, nature-filled look. The listing describes it as a girl sitting in a meadow surrounded by flowers, with flowing hair, delicate blooms, and grass, and it is clearly aimed at stitchers who enjoy feminine hoop art and floral scenes rather than cartoonish motifs. It feels like the sort of project that would look lovely framed in a hoop for a bedroom, reading corner, or handmade gift.

There are some nice practical details too. The listing says the pattern comes in 6 hoop sizes ranging from 3 inches to 8 inches, and it includes a stitch guide, thread colour suggestions, and an Embroidery Guide for Beginners. That gives it a bit more support than a bare-bones printable, even though the seller is also clear that this is design-only and does not include step-by-step instructions.