Star Wars Party Ideas: Decorations
Though it may seem we went all out for the party — and OK, maybe we did! –a lot of the decorations were DIY, made from basic dollar store materials.
Though it does take time, I love the process of making party decor and favors from scratch, rather than buying off-the-shelf products. It lets me be creative because I need that like I need air to breathe. Plus, I consider the time and effort I spend in making a party special part of my gift to Jackson. I guarantee you he’ll never forget this party!
I found square black plates at Dollar Tree and embellished them with vinyl Star Wars logos I cut using my Silhouette. Click here to download the Star Wars logo cut file for your Silhouette.
We added printable R2-D2 labels to the cups that we found at Catch My Party. (If you’re a fan of The Force Awakens, you can also make these BB-8 party cups.) And Stacey made the lightsaber napkin holders using a free printable from Catch My Party.
Star Wars experts will notice we only used napkins that are the same colors as lightsabers! At times, it felt like we had George Lucas directing the party details. (Eight-year-old Star Wars fans are a particular lot!)
Next up, goodies for our party guests.
Click below for the Star Wars party favors
Kelli
Where did you find the skewers for the grapes?
Atta Girl Amy
Kelli, those skewers came from Walmart. They were made by Wilton, but sadly I think they’ve discontinued them. I’ve tried to find a source for them many times since we had the party, and I’ve never been able to do so. Wilton really should start making them again.
Krystal
For the two signs you did on the gift table (Darth Jackson and Master William) do you have a cut file for Vader and Yoda image on them? If so, could I get them? We are doing Star Wars for my son and this make it so nice to cut them out for decor. Thanks You did awesome and I am using some for his birthday.
Atta Girl Amy
I’m sorry i dodnt see your comment sooner. I think I still havr these files and would happily srnd them to you.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Wow! You really went all out and I love it! We did a similar Star Wars party for my son, but did a lot more then I did!! The snack table is just AWESOME!!! Great work!
Atta Girl Amy
Thanks so much, Carrie. It definitely helped that it was a joint party with his BFF. We had two families working on it. We even put the grandparents to work. And it was all worth it because the birthday boys and their friends had a blast.
Elaine
My boys would have loved a party like this when they were young! Good Job!
Atta Girl Amy
Thanks, it was a lot of fun. I have to admit, I think I prefer boy parties to princess parties.
Beth McIntire
Those kids are SO lucky! I especially love the Admiral Ackbar Snackbar and R2D2 cookies.
Atta Girl Amy
We certainly had a blast at the party! I think the boys and their friends all appreciated it. Definitely worth all the work we put into it.
All that's Jas
How fun! Great job! Thanks for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things!
Andrea
Hi, is there any chance you have the files for the rebel sign and the empire sign on another post that I can’t find? I have a silhouette and would love to be able to use them for my sons star wars party this weekend! Your party was amazing!!! Thanks!
Atta Girl Amy
Hi Andrea,
I do indeed have those Silhouette files. I’ll email them to you shortly!
Andrea
thank you so much!
Mrs Major Hoff
LOVE this! What a party! Holy wow! Your the best mom ever!
Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade
Awesome ideas! I love that you paid SO much attention to all of the little details. Great job!
Atta Girl Amy
Thank you, Heidi. The devil is in the details, and some of them sure gave me fits, but I think all the effort was definitely worth it. The kids had a blast, especially the two birthday boys.
Cori
There are so many good ideas in this party, I wouldn’t know where to start! Great job!
Atta Girl Amy
Thanks, Cori. It was a fun party to plan and throw.
lisa at Mabey She made It
Amy! This was a ton of work, and it looks awesome.
Atta Girl Amy
it definitely was, Lisa. It was a blast, but I’m glad I only have one kid!