Are you planning a football-themed party and looking for unique and fun DIY decoration ideas? Whether it’s for a College Bowl, the Super Bowl, or even a football-themed birthday bash, decorating with creative touches can elevate the atmosphere and make the event unforgettable. Here, I’ll share some amazing DIY football decoration ideas that are simple to make and will wow your guests!
Recently, a friend asked me to create some LSU-themed football party decorations for her fiancé’s birthday. I was thrilled to help because football parties are always fun, and adding custom decorations makes them even more special. Let me walk you through five easy-to-make decorations that are guaranteed to impress.
5 Fun Football Party Decorations
For my friend’s fiancé’s LSU-themed birthday party, which we hosted outdoors due to the pandemic, I created five football-inspired decorations: a football banner, photo booth props, a selfie frame, food labels, and pennant flags. These decorations, though simple, brought an extra spark to the celebration and proved that even small touches can make a big impact. Here's how you can replicate these DIY decorations for your own football party!
1. DIY Football Party Banner
Creating a custom banner is a great way to set the tone for your party. For this project, I used purple and yellow, the colors of LSU, but you can adapt it to match any team's colors. Here's how I did it:
Materials Needed:
- Citrus and Purple Passions Cardstock Paper
- Cricut machine
- White Dove Cardstock Paper
- Yellow jute for stringing the banner
Step-by-Step:
- Cut out 13 pennants from the citrus-colored cardstock using the Cricut Craft Room app. You’ll need seven sheets of paper since two pennants fit per sheet.
- Cut 13 smaller pennants using the purple cardstock and glue them to the center of each yellow pennant.
- Using the Varsity font, spell out “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” in all caps, cut the letters from white cardstock, and glue them onto the purple pennants.
- Punch holes in the top corners of each pennant and string them together with the yellow jute, creating two separate banners for “happy” and “birthday.”
Result: A vibrant, custom football-themed banner that adds a festive touch to the party space.
2. Football Helmet Photo Booth Prop
Photo booth props are a fantastic way to keep guests entertained, and what better prop than a custom football helmet? Here’s how I made an LSU helmet:
Materials Needed:
- Citrus yellow and purple cardstock paper
- Cricut machine
- Skewer or lollipop sticks
- LSU logo (downloadable online)
Step-by-Step:
- Upload the LSU logo to Cricut Craft Room and stretch it to fit a helmet outline.
- Cut the helmet from the yellow cardstock and use purple strips to fill in the logo.
- Attach the finished helmet to a skewer or lollipop stick with a hot glue gun.
Result: A fun, team-themed helmet prop perfect for photo ops!
3. Football Cutout Prop
No football party is complete without a football prop! This simple football cutout adds a playful element to your party:
Materials Needed:
- Brown cardstock paper
- White Dove cardstock for lining
- Skewer or lollipop stick
Step-by-Step:
- Using the Cricut machine, cut out a football shape from brown cardstock (dimensions: 7 inches wide and 4.319 inches high).
- Glue a white sheet of cardstock behind the football and trim the edges to create a neat outline.
- Attach the football to a skewer or lollipop stick with hot glue.
Result: A classic football prop that enhances your party’s football spirit.
4. DIY Megaphone Photo Booth Prop
Let your guests cheer on their favorite team with a megaphone prop! This decoration is easy to make and adds to the team spirit.
Materials Needed:
- Purple and white cardstock
- Cricut machine
- Skewer or lollipop stick
Step-by-Step:
- Cut a megaphone shape from purple cardstock and add an LSU logo in the center (or your team's logo).
- Attach white paper behind the megaphone for contrast and glue it to a skewer stick.
Result: A playful megaphone that encourages guests to get in the team spirit!
5. Football-Themed Pennant Flags
Pennant flags are a classic way to decorate any sporting event. Here’s how I created football-themed flags for our party:
Materials Needed:
- Purple and yellow cardstock paper
- Cricut machine
- Skewer or lollipop stick
Step-by-Step:
- Using the Cricut Shapes collection, cut out triangle-shaped pennants.
- Add a team logo to the pennants using contrasting colors and attach them to a skewer stick for easy display.
Result: Eye-catching pennant flags that boost your football-themed decor.
Final Touch: Touchdown Voice Bubble Prop
One of my favorite photo booth props is the “Touchdown” voice bubble. It’s a fun way for guests to celebrate the game and create memorable photos.
Materials Needed:
- White and purple cardstock paper
- Cricut machine
- Skewer or lollipop stick
Step-by-Step:
- Cut a speech bubble shape and type “Touchdown” in all caps, slicing out the letters.
- Glue purple cardstock behind the speech bubble for added contrast and mount it on a skewer stick.
Result: A lively “Touchdown” bubble that brings energy and excitement to your photo booth.
Make Your Football Party Unforgettable
With these easy DIY football-themed decorations, you can create an exciting atmosphere that will leave your guests in awe. Each of these projects adds a personal touch and celebrates the team spirit, making your party stand out. So, roll up your sleeves, unleash your creativity, and get ready to host an epic football party that your friends will be talking about for years!
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