For our son’s first birthday, we wanted to make decorations that could be reused or kept as keepsakes. Linking some tutorials, inspiration, and supplies for a few things we made and loved!
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Name Banner
Balloon Garland
Cupcake Toppers
High Chair Banner
Name Banner
Lots of longer tutorials out there (especially on YouTube), but this is a quick one that serves as some inspiration!
Inspiration & Tutorial | DIY Birthday Banner
Great online option for fabric, quality cotton and fun to browse! “Stripes and Plaids” section is a favorite, so many pretty ones there.
Cotton Fabric Options | Spoonflower
My go-to for batting, super easy to work with and pretty cheap. Always a coupon on the app!
Cotton Batting | Michaels
I usually go with either this twine or ribbon for hanging, good for re-use on other projects.
White Twine Spool | Michaels
Lots of letter sets online but here’s a free one, print off to use as stencils.
Printable Letter Alphabet Stencils | Free
If you want the scalloped edges on the letters, these are nice to have on hand.
Scalloped Pinking Shears | Hui Tong
Balloon Garland
Not finding a good tutorial online, but this was my inspiration for balloon garlands I’ve made! Can order directly from this shop too if sewing isn’t an option.
Fabric Balloon Banner Inspiration | Etsy
Love this thin ribbon for the balloon ties, falls nicely.
1/8" Satin Ribbon | Michaels
Any fluff works, I usually just get what’s on sale!
The Original Poly-fil® Premium Fiber | Michaels
Cupcake Toppers
Video showing a similar process to what I followed! See list below for supplies, ended up using what I already had on hand.
DIY Cupcake Topper Video | Pinterest
Toothpicks, easy and you’ll likely have these on hand!
Round Toothpicks | up&up™
Good staple glue gun, small and easy to store.
Craft Bond Mini Glue Gun | Elmer's
Rip apart and use for the fluff tops of the hats!
Organic Cotton Balls | up&up™
High Chair Banner
An easy touch for baby’s high chair, made mine using scrap fabric and spare ribbon! Could make your own or buy from a seller like this one.
