00:00Here are 23 easy ways to make parties easier to host and more fun for your guests!
00:05Themed balloons get expensive fast, so I picked up a plain balloon and some decorative napkins.
00:10After placing a trash bag to protect my work area, I laid out the balloon and then started
00:15taking apart the two layers of the patterned napkin. Using some Mod Podge, I applied it to
00:21the balloon and then stuck the patterned part of the napkin right on top. I repeated this until
00:26the balloon was completely covered and I cut off any excess and used that to fill in any spots I
00:31missed. Once it was done, I was honestly shocked at how well it turned out. It's such an easy way
00:37to
00:37customize balloons to make them fit any party theme or color palette. Ever feel like your parties are
00:44missing that organized cozy flair? Party clutter can pull you away from enjoying your guests!
00:49Try turning an old cookie tin into a chic rustic napkin holder. Just wrap Dollar Tree rope around
00:54it with hot glue, add two handles, and drop a smooth rock over the napkin so the wind doesn't blow
01:00them
01:00away. Tired of silverware clanking around or getting scattered across picnic tables, grab a wide mouth
01:06mason jar and a vibrant cloth napkin. Roll up the towel, tuck it neatly inside the jar, and slide your
01:12cutlery right in the middle. It keeps everything tidy, clean, and adds a bright pop of color to your table.
01:18Plastic party tubs look convenient, but they don't always match a stylish elevated setup.
01:23Here is an easy fix. Take inexpensive Dollar Tree bins and give them a couple of coats of metallic
01:28silver spray paint inside and out. Suddenly, you have high-end looking containers perfectly sized to
01:35hold your party plates, cups, and serveware. Guests constantly hunting for paper towels with messy
01:40hands can really interrupt the party flow. Solve this by pulling the flag off a simple garden flag holder
01:45and sliding a fresh paper towel roll right onto the arm. Outdoor bug spray and sunscreen bottles look messy,
01:52cluttering up your table, but guests still need them handy. Grab a bright sand bucket from the dollar
01:57store and clip a hanging basket rod to the edge of your table. Hook the bucket onto the rod to
02:02keep
02:02essentials accessible without taking up table space. Dealing with outdoor tablecloths that constantly blow
02:08away or bunch up, swap out a regular tablecloth for a fitted bed sheet instead. When you're entertaining
02:13outdoors, guests shouldn't have to keep running inside just to wash sticky hands. Build a convenient outdoor
02:19hand washing station. Managing multiple condiment bottles on the serving line creates endless clutter
02:25and messy drips. Simplify your burger bar by filling a cheap foil muffin tin with all your toppings.
02:31Scraper brushes can shed dangerous wire bristles onto your grill. For a natural, safe solution, while the
02:37grill is still warm, rub the cut side back and forth along the grates to wipe away grease effortlessly.
02:43Nobody likes warm drinks. Grab a large, flexible plastic tub from the dollar store, dump in plenty
02:49of ice, and nestle your water bottles right inside. Outdoor drinks attract bugs fast. You can easily
02:55protect your drink by grabbing a paper cupcake liner and pressing it around the rim. Plain tablescapes can
03:01feel a bit dull, but expensive flower arrangements quickly break the budget. Instead, pop the lid off a
03:07mason jar. Trim the stems off colorful bouquet flowers or backyard wildflowers and layer the blooms
03:12inside the jar facing outward. Fill it with water, float a layer of olive oil on top, and add a
03:18candle
03:18for a custom floral lantern. You can also try layering fresh lemon and lime slices inside a clear mason jar,
03:25filling it up with water, and topping it off with a thin layer of olive oil. Drop in a floating
03:29candle,
03:30light it, and enjoy a bright citrusy glow that instantly brightens your setup. Blank doorways can
03:35make a party space feel unfinished, but installing permanent decorations is a hassle. Just adjust a
03:41simple tension rod at the top of an open entryway. Fold colorful crepe paper strips in half, loop them
03:47over the rod, and pull the ends through to tie them off. Accent the top with fun paper fans and
03:52gift bows
03:52for an instant damage-free doorway backdrop. Finding an elegant centerpiece that spans a long dining table
03:58without blocking sight lines can be tough. Grab an even number of clear acrylic storage bins from the
04:03dollar store. Glue them back to back and side to side using hot glue to build one long low profile
04:09organizer. Fill the sections with water, trim fresh store-bought flowers to short lengths, and cluster
04:16them in the dividers for a breathtaking low profile runner centerpiece. Want to keep your specialty drinks
04:24cold at the table without watering them down with melting ice? Save a two liter water bottle and remove the
04:31label. Place it next to a glass jar and decide how high up the glass jar you want to decorate.
04:37After marking
04:38that line on the plastic bottle, cut off the top at the same height. Next, place your glass bottle inside
04:44the plastic bottle and fill the inside with water. Cut a few flower buds off at the base and press
04:51them
04:51into the water using a skewer. Place that in the freezer and allow it to freeze overnight. Once it's solid,
04:58run some warm water over the outside and then peel off the plastic. You'll be left with a beautiful
05:04self-cooling serving bottle. Big party backdrops often take tons of time and money to pull off.
05:12Here is a super simple alternative. Grab pastel paper plates in two sizes from the dollar store along
05:17with clear adhesive dots. Stick five large plates on the wall in a circle. Top the middle with a contrasting
05:24small plate to make giant flowers and build your way up the door frame for a playful, budget-friendly
05:29wall display. Floating helium balloons are expensive and deflate fast, leaving your party decor sagging
05:36before the event ends. Try this clever trick. Blow up regular balloons, tie long satin ribbons to the ends,
05:42and place a double-sided glue dot on top of each balloon. Press them directly onto small squares of
05:48painters tape on your ceiling to create the illusion of a floating balloon canopy.
05:55Cloth placemats can get stained easily, and buying multiple sets for different themes gets pricey.
06:01Make your own dual-sided versions using inexpensive bandanas. Take some heat and bond iron-on adhesive
06:08and apply it to the bandana with the paper side up. Once it's cooled, remove the paper and place the
06:13second bandana on top. Iron on top of the second bandana to fuse the two together. Next, remove the
06:19pocked from an old pair of jeans. Add adhesive strips along the edge of the pocket and place it onto
06:25one
06:25side of the bandana and fuse it on. Now, take your reversible placemat and set the table. One side has
06:32a
06:32casual rustic look that holds cutlery, but flip it over for your next event for an elegant seamless floral
06:38placemat. Need a fun garland fast but short on time and decor supplies? Punch a tiny hole in the bottom
06:45of green plastic party cups, thread brown yarn through, and tie a colorful inflated balloon to each
06:52cord so it rests inside the cup opening. String all the light bulbs together along a main line and hang
06:58it over a doorway or mantle for a playful giant light string. First up, grab a pool noodle, a table
07:06rod,
07:07and a bunch of faux flowers. Connect all your poles together to assemble your table rod. I'm setting
07:12mine up over top of my kitchen island to create a really beautiful food table for my party.
07:17Wrap some greenery around the top of the rod and then cut off a piece of pool noodle. Slit it
07:22down
07:23one side to open it up. This pool noodle is so perfect for this project because it acts like floral
07:28foam so you can just poke your wire flower stems right into the foam. You really can't mess this project
07:34up. Just keep layering in your flowers until you can't see the pool noodle underneath anymore.
07:39It creates a really beautiful focal point without taking up any table space. Our second hack is all
07:45about creating balloon arrangements without needing any helium. Blow up a bunch of balloons in your
07:50favorite party colors then put together these little tabletop balloon stands. Just blow up your balloons
07:57and attach them onto the sticks on the stand and in just a few minutes you have a full balloon
08:02bouquet.
08:03No helium required. For our third party hack, grab a balloon and a glue stick. Draw a design you want
08:10right onto the balloon. You could do a flower, hearts, even a number if you're doing a birthday party.
08:15This is a really easy way to create a custom balloon design without needing to make a trip to the
08:20party
08:20store. Simply pour some glitter right on top of all that glue. Give your balloon a little shake to remove
08:26the
08:26extra glitter and your glue will hold your design in place. The next time you're planning a party,
08:32use these easy hacks for decor that looks impressive but is actually really easy to pull off.
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