It’s time to take your party throwin’ skills over the top! With these larger-than-life decorations, your party will go from big to huge in no time — and we’re not just talking about the guest list. From human-sized flowers to the biggest fringe you’ve ever seen, these 14 party props give new meaning to the phrase “go big or go home.”
1. Golden Horseshoe: Every party needs a little luck! Hang a giant metallic horseshoe over the bar to bring some to yours — and to add a little extra party lighting. (via Style Me Pretty)
2. Fringe Garland: It’s a garland like you’ve never seen before! Hang this seven and a half foot baby, made with four folds of crepe paper, across your ceiling for some major wow factor. (via Oh Happy Day)
3. Jumbo Glittered Letters or Numbers ($13): All that glitters is gold, right? Make your party’s guest of honor feel golden by spelling out his or her name in these super-sized block letters.
4. Holiday Bow: You can hang this bow above the fireplace over the holidays like this blogger did, or make one in neon or pastel colors to hang over the buffet at a just-the-gals brunch. (via The Alison Show)
5. Pastel 36-inch Balloon and Mini Tassel Garland Tail ($39): In our shop, we believe bigger is better. That’s why we’ve got this balloon that’s more than triple the size of your average party balloon. And you gotta love a tail with a little flair!
6. Giant Birthday Candles: Try blowing these candles out in one breath! Make these using mailing tubes and a little bit of paint. (via Sugar and Cloth)
7. Party Fans: Let’s just say we’re fans of how easy it is to make this party decoration. All it takes is large sheets of your favorite craft paper and some basic folding skills. (via Sugar and Charm)
8. Button Runner: Have a friend with an adorable little bundle on the way? Throw her a big time shower that includes these great buttons crafted from wood circles. You can also get the same look using paper plates, paint and scissors. (via Project Nursery)
9. Heart Piñata: Wondering how this piñata got its fringe? Post-Its! Deck this DIY heart piñata out in colorful sticky notes and hang it up for a lovely party piece. (via Brooklyn Bride)
10. Giant Custom Pinwheel Set of 2 ($50): Try this whimsical prop for your next photo booth. Your guests will have a blast posing with this grown-up pinwheel.
11. Fresh Flower Ampersand: Get your wall decor and bouquet all-in-one with this craft project. To make yours, cut an ampersand out of floral foam, then customize it by covering it in your favorite blooms. (via Paper + Stitch)
12. Party Bows: Leave these by the photo wall, or wear yours around all night and be the star of the party. You can make these ’80s inspired bows with tissue paper and headbands, and your guests will surely have a blast trying them on. (via Smitten Studio)
13. Giant Flower Bouquet: Celebrate your big day in a big way with these paper bouquets. When you skip the florist and go for paper, you can make your bouquet however large you want it. (via Green Wedding Shoes)
14. Tall Paper Flowers: Towering flowers will make your party magical. Guests will love roaming through this floral forest. (via Design Sponge)
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