Any holiday is a pleasant event, and if this is the baby’s first birthday, then it is doubly pleasant. Such an important event should be celebrated in a special way, having thought through each stage of the organization thoroughly and making a list of necessary items. Not least on this list is the question of how to decorate a child’s birthday; 1 year is quite a young age, but such a child will undoubtedly love colorful garlands, balloons and posters.
Invitations
This is the first sign notifying those invited of the upcoming holiday. And the mood with which the guests will come depends to some extent on the design of the invitations. After all, beautifully and originally made cards can give you a festive mood even before the holiday begins.
Let it not be a standard paper rectangle or square. Design them in the form of a dress, a bodysuit, a crown, a car, or a one-piece. Invitations can be cut out of colored cardboard, and decoration is limited only by the imagination of the creator. Here you can use multi-colored pens, felt-tip pens, glitter, or you can add lace, satin ribbons, beads, and small crocheted details. Such an invitation is a real work of art, and it will make it clear to the guest that they are really welcome and will be happy to see him at the holiday.
Garland of paper roses
If the previously presented options do not suit you for one reason or another, I suggest making a very beautiful and at the same time delicate garland consisting of paper roses. It seems to me that girls will like this decoration more, but in general everything is very individual.
It doesn't take much time to make roses.
- First, draw a spiral on a double-sided sheet of colored paper with a simple pencil.
- Cut out the spiral, and then roll it into a rose. Depending on how long your spiral is, the size of the resulting bud depends, so take this into account.
There is also the option of creating a rose using a different template. You will get a spiral with a wave, if you like this bud better, save the template for yourself, print it and use it to create delicate flowers.
All you have to do is glue the finished figures or string the buds onto the tape in the order you want. The garland will be a beautiful decoration for children's and adult parties. Experiment with colors, length and size of such an accessory.
Birthday chair
An interesting design idea for a child’s first birthday, which came to us from Western countries. A one-year-old baby cannot sit at the same table with adults, since ordinary chairs are too big for him. But he feels comfortable in a high chair. So why not decorate the baby’s high chair so that it is immediately clear that this is the birthday boy’s place of honor. The simplest and most common decorative option is to glue a paper garland around the perimeter of the table. You can add a few balls to make it more elegant.
Garlands and streamers
The simplest and most common option is a banner with the inscription “Happy Birthday!” Such a stretcher is easy to find in a store, and it is inexpensive, but how much pleasure will it bring if you made it yourself, not like everyone else, special! And to do it is as simple as cutting out triangles, drawing letters and attaching them to a rope. Don't want to draw? There are many ready-made templates online, all you have to do is print and cut. And instead of traditional triangles, you can make stretching elements in the shape of bottles, pacifiers, the number one, a dress or a flower.
In addition to the standard banner, you can make a banner with the name of the hero of the occasion, with the inscription “1 year”, etc. Thematic banners look very nice and complement the overall picture. For example, if your holiday is in the style of princesses, then choose a banner with princesses.
Paper garlands also look elegant. They can be made from circles, hearts, small crowns, cupcakes, dresses, stars and other elements that match the birthday theme. Garlands are made as simply as streamers - we cut out individual elements and attach them to a thread or rope.
Since we are celebrating a first birthday, we can make a garland of cute little ones.
Paper decoration
A paper garland can rightfully be called the most popular holiday decoration. You can do it yourself, because there are just a lot of options.
I suggest you make a stylish garland of paper flowers.
To work you need to prepare:
- colored paper;
- scissors;
- a simple pencil;
- PVA glue.
Stages of work
- First you need to take care of the blanks, keep in mind that they should differ in size: from smaller to larger. Cut out a semicircle from colored paper and immediately draw the future petals with a simple pencil. For such a festive accessory, it is better to use double-sided colored paper.
- Now you need to collect the flowers. Roll each semicircle with cut out petals into a cone shape and glue the edges well. From 3 blanks you should get one flower.
- Now you need to take green paper, draw a spiral with a pencil and cut it out. It will become the basis for the future garland. The finished base needs to be well straightened, the flowers evenly distributed over it and glued on.
- If you want to add something interesting, decorate the garland with sparkles.
Balloons: latex and foil
An integral attribute in holiday decoration. May there be many of them on your first birthday. Kids, even small ones, love balloons. It is better for a child not to play with a garland - he may get entangled in it. But tinkering with the ball will be interesting and fun for him. So this decorative element can easily be turned into a means of entertaining the birthday boy and his little guests.
If we still talk about decor, then for the first birthday you can make the number 1 from balloons. It will look great in holiday photos and decorate the interior of the room. You can also order the first letter of the child’s name from balloons or even the full name, if it is not long and the area of the room allows you to fit such a design element.
Inflate some of the balloons with helium and let them simply fly under the ceiling, creating a festive mood for your guests.
Foil balloons look very elegant. They come in various shapes and sizes. You can choose a balloon that matches the birthday theme, for example, a balloon in the shape of a mermaid or a car. In addition, foil balloons do not deflate for a long time and can be re-inflated, which means they can bring joy to the baby for a long time.
Stylish garland of cups
You can use more than just paper as a consumable to create fashion jewelry. I suggest you turn ordinary cups into an interesting decorative element. This accessory can be made glowing by combining it with a garland. The proposed option is especially good for a party planned for the evening.
Required material:
- plastic or paper cups;
- scissors;
- garland;
- beady eyes for decoration (optional).
You need to make small holes in the cups using a knife or scissors. After this, carefully thread the garland through the holes, distributing the cups along the entire length as evenly as possible.
To make the composition look more original and fun, add bright drawings with markers or glue on eyes. You will see how an ordinary accessory will sparkle with new colors. This idea is suitable not only for birthday celebrations, but also for New Year's parties.
One for birthday
This is the main character in the entire holiday decor, because the one signifies that everyone has gathered to celebrate the child’s first birthday.
In addition to a unit made from inflatable balloons, you can make a unit with your own hands from cardboard or polystyrene foam, decorating it with corrugated paper or ordinary napkins.
A simplified version is a unit cut out of a piece of cardboard and decorated with paper flowers, or simply wrapped in foil or painted with paint.
If you want something special, you should make a volumetric unit. There are two options here - order a foam form from an organization that makes signs, or make a number from cardboard. The three-dimensional figure is usually decorated with paper flowers. But you can decorate it using the trimming technique or cover it with fringe made of corrugated paper.
Another option for one is a foil ball in the shape of the number 1. These balls come in different colors, so choosing the right one won’t be difficult. In addition, such a unit has the advantage of being able to float in the air, unlike its cardboard or foam counterparts.
Number one of the photos of the birthday boy looks original and unusual. This figure can be mounted on the wall, or you can make it an element of a festive photo zone.
Flag decor
It seems to me that it is the flags that are most associated with birthday celebrations. If you haven’t made this kind of decor yet, I invite you to join me.
Progress
- Print out templates for future flags. Transfer them to colored paper in the colors you choose. To make the decor bright, use at least 3 shades.
- Cut out the required number of flags.
- Take PVA glue and glue a thread in the middle, on the fold line. For this purpose, use a fairly dense thread. Look, there may be some yarn left - it will definitely come in handy now. Continue doing this until the garland reaches the desired length.
Creating such a decorative element requires a little time from you and a minimal amount of financial investment. You can decorate a wall or windows or a gazebo with a garland if the holiday will take place in the fresh air.
Table decoration for the first birthday
Since the table at the first birthday is unlikely to interest the birthday boy, its decoration can be made not entirely thematic. But if you still want to keep the theme throughout, then the serving should be appropriate. Toppers, stickers, and themed dishes will come to the rescue here. If the budget is not too limited, you can look for a set in some children's theme. But such an acquisition will be useful only once, and then it will gather dust on the shelves. Therefore, it is more advisable to acquire a set of disposable tableware. Now on store windows you can find various options for sets for different themed holidays. These sets include plates, glasses, napkins, and cocktail straws. In addition, you can purchase holiday caps with a corresponding theme.
But you can easily make toppers and labels for drinks yourself. To do this, just create your own unique template or print ready-made ones.
Special attention should be paid to the candy bar. Since it is created for little guests, it must be decorated accordingly. Choose baskets for cupcakes with themed designs or simply matching colors, complement the design with boxes for sweets and toppers. Replace the factory labels on juice cans with fun and original ones, and let a few balloons fly near the candy bar and complement the overall picture with a couple of paper garlands. Then the kids will definitely pay attention to the table with sweets and appreciate the treat.
And don’t forget that the birthday boy is only a year old, so the sweets should be something that a baby can taste, that is, without dyes, flavors and other artificial additives. The ideal option is if you bake cupcakes for the candy bar yourself, then you will definitely be confident in their quality and safety.
Paper hearts
Everyone is used to associating heart-shaped decorations with Valentine's Day, but if stereotypes are not for you, I suggest making a similar garland for the holiday.
The color scheme of the decoration can be varied, it all depends on your personal preferences.
For work, prepare:
- cardboard of desired colors;
- a sheet of white cardboard for the template;
- felt-tip pen;
- scissors;
- ribbon 5 mm wide (floral tape is suitable);
- stationery knife.
Progress:
- First you need to create a heart template. It must be symmetrical to its midline. You can print the finished template or draw it yourself on cardboard. After this, the template should be cut out - it will become a blank for the elements of the garland.
- Attach the template to a cardboard sheet and circle it. To do this, you can use the sharp edge of scissors rather than a felt-tip pen.
- Cut out the desired number of hearts along the outline.
- Lay out the hearts in front of you. On each of them, use a stationery knife to make two parallel cuts with a height approximately the same as the selected tape or 1 mm more than it. It is better to make cuts on workpieces by placing them on a wooden or plastic surface that you don’t mind scratching with a knife.
- At the final stage, all that remains is to assemble all the elements of the garland onto a ribbon, threading it through the cuts made. Make sure that all the hearts are strung equally.
- After finishing the work, you can move the hearts apart to the same distance or, on the contrary, let them overlap each other.
Collages and posters
Guests will probably be interested to see how the child has changed during his first year, because during this period children change literally every month, grow very rapidly, and the difference between a newborn and a one-year-old is simply amazing. Therefore, it is worth creating a poster or collage with photographs of each stage of the baby’s development and decorating the room with it.
An interesting idea is to photograph the child every month in the same conditions or with the same toy. Then the difference between the photos will be clearly visible. Such photographs can be designed in the form of a train, where each carriage is a separate photo, or in the shape of a clock. A flower in which photos are placed on the petals also looks original.
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Metric and achievement poster
An original attribute for decorating a room is a metric with the date of birth, height and weight of the baby, and his photograph. Such a metric can be easily created electronically and printed. It will certainly complement the decor of the room and will be interesting for guests. The metric can be hung in the baby’s room as a keepsake. After the holiday, numerous decorations for the child’s birthday will no longer be needed, one year will be celebrated and they will gather dust in a box, and such a metric will be able to remind of a fun holiday for a long time.
Another interesting design idea is an achievement poster. This is a colorfully designed board or poster that tells about all the knowledge and skills the birthday person has acquired over the past year.
Garlands: Fabric marker
This master class will also have templates, but you no longer need to cut out the letters. Such a garland looks very neat and beautiful, and will certainly please the birthday boy.
And the most important advantage of fabric garlands is that they can be stored for a long time!
You will need:
- fabric, paint or marker,
- letter templates,
- scissors, ruler,
- thick thread, glue.
Progress:
- Find or buy fabric in your home that is similar in type to the one shown in the photo. A fabric like burlap works well. It should be light in color with a discreet pattern that will complement the letters and not draw attention away from them onto itself.
- Cut the fabric into even rectangles. In this case it is 17x12 cm .
- Choose a stencil of letters in the style you like and print. Then place each letter on a separate piece of fabric and trace.
- Paint over the letter and let it dry. A marker will also work.
- The color should be contrasting and stand out well against the background of the fabric, not merge, so that the inscription can be read even from afar.
TIP: As an alternative, you can cut out templates in thin plastic or film, apply them to the fabric and immediately sketch
- Now you need to attach the letters to the thread, forming a garland. Determine at what distance from each other they should be and glue them on a thick thread. You can also attach each letter with two clothespins.
