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Party Ideas helps make entertaining family and friends easy by providing hacks, DIY projects, and general inspiration for holiday parties, birthday parties, family reunions, baby showers, and more.

You'll find everything from delicious recipes to feed a crowd to cute themed decoration ideas. If you're on a tight budget, we regularly offer money-saving suggestions to help you celebrate without breaking the bank.

Our goal is to take the stress out of the party planning process so you're able to focus on having fun with your guests!

Valentine’s Day Balloon Backdrop

January 11, 2017 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re planning a wedding or Valentine’s Day party, this balloon backdrop is the perfect decor piece to add some fun and flair to your event. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also versatile enough to be used … Read More...

Inexpensive Paper Party Decorations That Look Elegant

January 2, 2017 by Shellie Wilson

I think this image proves that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to theme a party. This Office party was decorated using simple white paper. Can you imagine that? It’s all about the themes when it comes … Read More...

Last Minute Party? Print These Decorations

December 31, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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If you get to the 31st and realize you don’t have a party to go to, there really is only one thing to do. Host your own party!  These FREE  printable party decorations will set … Read More...

Love this Popping idea!

December 31, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

Wondering how you are going to fill in those Hours on NYE? Well how about this fun Popping game!

Check out the tutorial here. Balloon Popping NYE game.

Free Printable NYE Game

December 30, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

New Year’s Eve is a time for fun and a time for reflection. It’s a cleansing of the soul via Champagne. We make New resolutions to make our selves a “better” person than what we were the year before. So … Read More...

DIY Hot Air Balloon Pinata

December 27, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Not only did I learn how adorable a Pinata can be by reading this tutorial I also learned that there is such a thing as Striped Crepe paper! I can’t believe how amazing the colors come up in the Pinata … Read More...

This is the Most Beautiful Balloon Arch EVER!

December 13, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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I think this is without a doubt the most beautiful balloon arch I have ever seen. Trust me I have seen a few. I love how it flows like dripping droplets of color. I hate to imagine just how long … Read More...

25 Christmas Party Games

December 6, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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These Christmas games work for any ages and are guaranteed to make your next Christmas party a huge hit! Lots of different games to choose from so find one that works well with your family. Christmas games.

Christmas games … Read More...

Elf on The Shelf Themed Christmas Party

December 3, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Oh my goodness this has to be the cutest Elf on the Shelf post I have ever written. This goodbye to the Elf party is adorable and festive and perfect theme for a Christmas party. You have to check out … Read More...

It’s a Gold Bling Bling Christmas!

December 2, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Love this Gold bling Christmas table via Catch my Party.  Christmas is always a great excuse to get your glitter on and bling that crazy out of it! Love this! All it needs is a few bottles of gold label … Read More...

Family Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

December 1, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This entire party was inspired by the patchwork Christmas tree invitation with it’s whimsical tree and string of ornaments graphic. Send out invitations soon, and use their coordinating address label wraps for a completed look.

Since “whimsy” is the word … Read More...

How To Throw A Christmas Party On A Budget

November 30, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Christmas parties are a highlight of the year that no-one wants to miss out on. But with many people and businesses feeling the pinch, sticking to a budget is essential.

So Partydelights have put together their top money-saving tips for … Read More...

How To Use Candy To Make An Elegant Centrepiece

November 29, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This tutorial shows you how to use Color themed candy to create inexpesnive (but interesting) table centre pieces for your wedding or dinner party. It’s not really expected that your guests will eat this candy but it certainly looks adorable.  … Read More...

DIY Aloha Baby Shower

November 25, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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The pineapple strikes again with this amazing Aloha themed baby shower. The colors at this party are sure to lift any pregancy blues.

You can grab the pineapple balloons here and check out more photos of the amazing party here. … Read More...

Gingerbread Decorating Party

November 23, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Let’s face it, if you are going to make mess for one child you might as well do it for a whole bunch of them right? I actually hate doing gingerbread houses, getting candy to stay on the house is … Read More...

How To Make a Green Backdrop

November 22, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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I love this green boxwood background because it is so versatile and can be used over and over again for different party themes. You can view the full tutorial here and can grab some artificial boxwood via Amazon. I … Read More...

DIY Modern Thanksgiving Tablescape

November 17, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Thanksgiving is next week! Are you guys ready? I cannot wait to dig into some delicious Thanksgiving food and spend time with my friends and family. Today is an extremely exciting day because I’m sharing a DIY modern Thanksgiving tablescape … Read More...

DIY Confetti Straws For A Burst Of Party

November 15, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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These confetti straws are easy to make and hold just enough confetti for a decoration or to throw at a bride or party girl. Don’t be confused by thinking these are drinking straws, they are for holding confetti only.  I … Read More...

French Themed Baby Shower

November 11, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This is not your typical French theme with Black and white and Eiffle towers, this is a much more subtle theme. Think frosted macaroons and delicate roses. You can grab all the images here. French baby Shower Ideas.

Paper Daisies Party Backdrop

November 8, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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You can finish off this party backdrop for under $10, then throw in splashes of yellow party supplies and you have yourself one very pretty and dainting party. This party would be bright and cheerful for any age group. Daisy … Read More...

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