21 DIY Birthday Decoration Ideas at Home – Cute Birthday Party Decor

Birthdays make great excuses to remind a friend or loved one how worthy of celebration they are, so bring out the birthday cake and candles, hang a festive banner, and get to celebrating! And while you are at it, why not have some fun with these DIY birthday decoration ideas that will make a home party, or even just a small gathering, feel extra special?

Have a boy? Or a girl? We’ve got ideas to celebrate them all, and adults too—you can never outgrow birthday decorations after all. Many are simple and low budget, so don’t be intimidated. Create a “Happy Birthday” bunting for a wall or a cake, fill balloons with confetti and pinatas with candy, and top tables with runners and centerpieces, all with a uniquely creative touch to make them your own.

So as you are shopping for gifts—we’ve got you more than covered with ideas for gifts for girlfriends, gifts for daughters (10-year-old girls in particular), gifts for teenage boys, gifts for moms, gifts for husbands, and more—don’t forget that surprising the guest of honor with celebratory decorations is a gift in and of itself. And now for our 21 birthday decoration ideas to get you crafting!