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It’s not a shame planning a birthday party on a budget! You can find everything you need for your next party at The dollar tree. From decorations to party accessories, you will find everything you need to make your party a success here!
Planning a birthday party – or any other party – can be a little stressful. There is so much to think about and do. And sometimes that can take away the fun.
Buying decorations, paper plates, mugs, party items, serving dishes, treats – it’s enough to turn my own head just thinking about it!
But let me tell you a secret. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be a great party anyway!
Here’s another secret: the dollar tree is a wonderful source for party supplies. You literally have everything you need for a successful birthday party. I am always pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety that they offer.
I’ll start with some of the best party supplies you can find at most Dollar Tree stores. And while collecting all of your supplies takes a lot of work – nothing is harder than finding a theme for your party! So read on to find out more!
The Dollar Tree party supplies
- Set the table
- Paper plates, bowls, utensils
- Crepe paper
- Serving dishes
- Jewelry and Toys Party Favors
- Colorful building block boxes
- Colorful cups
- Various party favors
- Paper cups
- Centerpieces
- Napkins
- Balloons
- Most stores have helium balloons that you can inflate at the store for just a dollar!
- They also have a wide variety of latex balloons that you can inflate – you might want to grab their balloon pump!
- Your balloons are great for making a DIY balloon arch!
- Balloon adhesive dots
- Party hats
- Birthday bags
- Handkerchief
- Birthday banner
- Candles
- Wrapping paper
- Birthday crowns
- Birthday hats
- Fringed Squawalker
- Tissues pom pom garlands
- Treat bag
The craft course
Make sure to visit the craft aisle while you are at the Dollar Tree. They have everything you would ever need for any craft. Adding a craft to your birthday party is a great way to pass the time and keep everyone busy. They have TONS of accessories that you can use to create a simple craft project. Many stores even sell paint and brushes!
Here are some elements you can use:
- Craft sticks
- Plastic craft kaddies
- Making chalk
- Adhesive spray
- Making pom poms
- Sticky glue
- Making dough
- DIY painting boards
- Foam blocks
- Making cubes
- Character packs
- Wood crafts
DIY dollar tree decor for parties
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your party look beautiful. And you don’t have to go shopping in the expensive party stores either! You can create so many of your own decorations using items from The Dollar Tree.
Party background with tablecloths
All you need are three rectangles, The Dollar Tree plastic tablecloths, thumbtacks, and a pair of scissors! It’s that simple and easy, and you can get the full tutorial from Rain On A Tin Roof
Glittering balloons
Make your party balloons extra special by making them sparkle with glitter. All you need from The Dollar Tree are balloons, Mod Podge, glitter, and a brush!
It’s as easy as rolling glue on one half of the balloon and then rolling it around on a plate of glitter.
Multi-tier cake stand
Buy some plates from The Dollar Tree and find some candlesticks at your local thrift store and you are halfway through making your own cake stand.
Use it to display cupcakes or cookies! Choose the color you’d like to spray it in so it goes perfectly with all of your party decorations!
Credit: Lindsayannbakes
Flower centerpieces
These adorable floral centerpieces can be customized for any party theme or color scheme. You can find tissue paper, ribbon, and paint at The Dollar Tree so all you need is a few more items that you can easily find elsewhere.
Credit: thecraftpatchblog
Pool noodle firecrackers
These festive pool noodle cracker centerpieces are adorable, and you can use them for July 4th, Memorial Day, or even Labor Day!
The Dollar Tree sells pool noodles, ribbons, and pipe cleaners you need for this project, which makes it super easy and affordable!
Credit: mypinterventures
Carnival decorations
A carnival-themed party is always a hit, and you can find all of these items at The Dollar Tree! With these funny decorations, your guests will feel like they have been transformed into a carnival tent.
Check out pictures and more at thedollartree.com
Balloon unicorn
Make every little girl’s unicorn dreams come true with these adorable unicorn balloons! So simple and easy to do with articles direct from The Dollar Tree.
Credit: Homesweet novel
Moana pinata
If you’re throwing a moana or beach party, you can make this moana pinata in less than $ 5!
You can find most of the cardboard box at home from old cardboard boxes, but then all you need to do is provide tissue paper and paint that can be scratched at your local dollar tree.
Credit: raisingwhasians
Tassel garlands
You literally only need napkins, ribbon, string and scissors to pull this beautiful tassel garland. The Dollar Tree has so many napkin colors too, so you have so many options as to which colors to use!
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Tissue paper pompoms
It’s that easy! Tissue paper, fishing line, and scissors are all you really need to create beautiful, fun pompoms for your party.
Find your tissue paper at The Dollar Tree – and because it’s so cheap, you can afford to make as many pompoms as you want!
Credit: Craftrocker
Dollar Tree Birthday Party Themes
Lego block party
Here you will find colored paper, plates with block designs or tablecloths and much more to end your Lego party. Grab balloons, block out toys and you have a party any kid would love.
More fun LEGO ideas:
Soccer theme
Get everything you need to get your soccer lover the party of their dreams. All of the materials for the backdrop, centerpieces, and bags can be found in the Dollar Tree. This would be perfect for a birthday celebration OR a Super Bowl party.
Credit: madincrafts
Safari theme
Did you know that you can find cute little animal figures at the Dollar Tree? They would blend in perfectly with your safari theme.
The Dollar Tree also has tablecloths, stationery, and centerpieces. When you print out pictures you will also find picture frames there that would be so cute!
Different animal figures
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S’mores Station Party
The Dollar Tree has graham crackers, marshmallow and chocolate to complete your camping or s’more party.
Legally Crafty Blog shares a fun idea of building your own small fire pit – using most of the supplies you can find at The Dollar Tree.
The Dollar Tree has a terracotta pot, paint, and aluminum foil – although the pots can be seasonal, so keep an eye out for them!
Flamingo party
This flamingo party could be for a baby, bridal or birthday party!
At The Dollar Tree you can find everything you need to create banners, decorations and table decorations. Who would have thought there were so many tropical and flamingo themes out there?
Credit: I could be friends
