Recently, I have been searching for Birthday Party Ideas for my son. I certainly wanted easy birthday party ideas (as much as I love Pinterest and Martha Stewart…I’m no Martha). Since we all love to capture those special birthday party moments in photos, I was eager to learn how to make an easy photo backdrop for a birthday party…
I was inspired by A Perfect Photo Backdrop DIY on the new Fisher-Price Little People First Birthday site — this was my starting point.
Fisher-Price has partnered with Nancy Zaretsky, a professional party planner specializing in super fun kids’ birthday parties. From fun themes and exciting ideas, to creative decorations and playful activities, littlepeoplefirstbirthday.ca will be your new one stop party planning destination each month!
Though the tutorial for the perfect photo backdrop was easy enough…I decided to try my own creative spin on creating a DIY photo backdrop using stuff I already had in the house.
DIY Photo Backdrop
You will need:
- baby blanket
- chair
- Unfold baby blanket.
- Drape baby blanket across back of chair.
- That’s all. Really.
The tutorial for A Perfect Photo Backdrop used a dowel and ribbons to make a birthday party photo backdrop (which is a great idea). However, I have no where to hang a dowel in my dining room so I adapted the idea to fit my party space. You could certainly use ribbons (as per the tutorial). What about scarves? Neck ties? Table cloth? I love the idea of having a cool backdrop for those special birthday party pictures (especially a 1st birthday high chair moments)…and you could certainly create your own with ease!
Visit www.littlepeoplefirstbirthday.ca for more 1st birthday party ideas.
Birthday Party Ideas
One of my favourite features of this new site are the FREE Fisher-Price’s printables…
- Checklist (I always use a checklist – especially for the birthday party food)
- Birthday Card (good to print out a few to have on hand)
- Invitations (so great to have a free printable)
- Gift Tags (I am so doing gift tags from now on!)
- Door Sign (let your party peeps know they’ve arrived)
- Character Bunting (these are those banner flags you see on Pinterest but never know how to make)
- Place Cards (helpful if you have a few kids you need to strategically sit)
- Goody Bags (aka loot bags for a 1st birthday party guest – practical and affordable)
- Colouring Sheets (nice for older siblings at the party)
- Thank you Cards (Grandma’s and great aunts love them)
I love the idea of using a photo backdrop. There are literally endless possibilities.
This is a great idea! It can be really difficult to make a good backdrop. Thanks!
My kids birthday is coming soon. Thanks for the neat ideas.
Great ideas! I love the backdrop!
Love the backdrop and how easy it seems to put together. I am going to remember it for my son’s party in March.
I love this idea! So simple, yet will create amazing results!
Great idea on using fabrics to make backdrops! Super cute.
Love this idea so much! We do something similar when we want to mix things up a bit.
I remember when my son was younger and how much he adored Little People! Great suggestions.
I never thought of putting the blanket on the chair for a back drop. It is just like when we were kids making forts our of chairs and blankets.
The backdrop of a photo is so important! It really makes or breaks a picture! I love how simple you have made it. Never would have thought of using a blanket and chair on my own!
I do backdrops like this all the time! It even works when you’re not at home!
This is so smart. I need backdrops all the time for my blog photos! I like to find scrap fabric from thrift stores to help!
I love this idea. It is such a simple way to have a great backdrop for your photos.
This is a great idea! It doesn’t have to be expensive to make a great photo spot.
I am always in the hunt for a good backdrop and this is so easy and cheap b/c you have all the items you need in your home!
Great way to use cloth as backdrops! You could use any fun cloths!
I love the backdrop tip! I need to work on taking more professional pics.
This is a creative and an inexpensive idea for backdrop. I usually make my own.
What an easy way to make a great backdrop! I’m definitely trying this.
This simple idea is so darn genius. I love this and will be putting the idea to use.
I have to see if I can find some cool fabrics. Holiday themes ones would be nice.
Very nice idea and photo – great idea to remember – thank you 🙂
Very creative! You can never have too many options for photo backdrops, for sure!
Cheap left over fabric would make a great back drop too.
What a fantastic idea! I am so doing this for some photos!
Using a blanket for a backdrop is a great idea! I will have to dig up some old baby blankets to use next time!
Great idea!! I love the backdrop idea could use it for my blog also.
Great idea I need to do up a Back drop for my photos. They look so much better when the background isn’t all full and I am not a fan of the “blurry” background
What a fun idea! And so many fabric choices!
Absolutely fabulous ideas for a Birthday party. Photo backdrop sounds like a great stuff to try & its just fun, where the results could be amazing as well. My husband uses Fur clothes in different color as backdrop usually, which makes the photo super gorgeous.
These are some great ideas. My son’s birthday is next month so I will keep all of them in mind.
That is such a great idea. Will pass this onto my sister whose daughter has a birthday next month.
I know quite a few food photographers who use sheets they find at thrift stores for back drops. They cut one piece for a back drop, then they will cut smaller pieces for napkins and such.
What a great idea! You’re going to start a motion here. I’m in! Love this… and I love that it’s easy too. 🙂
Amazing tips! My 3 kids all have birthdays within a month of eachother so this will help!
I love the easy photo backdrop. Great tips.
What a great and easy way to do a backdrop, thanks for the idea!
Thank you for the ideas. I have been struggling the last few years with ideas for my youngest nephew; birthdays seems so over the top these days…
Amazing tips,love the backdrop tip