Homemade Tropical Party Decorations

Leis add a tropical touch to your party decor.

A tropical party can bring the beach into your home at any time of the year. Homemade tropical party decorations can help to express your theme and show a personal touch at the same time.

Types

Homemade tropical party decorations bring a touch of the island to your party. A number of simple craft projects work for tropical party decorations. Fishbowls filled with sand and home-grown flowers are both easy-to-make tropical centerpieces. Homemade leis made from real or silk flowers will add a tropical touch to your party decor as well.

Time Frame

You can create homemade decorations for your tropical party just an hour or two in advance of your event. For example, potting tropical flowers to use as centerpieces should take less than 15 minutes per centerpiece, so the total amount depends on how many centerpieces your party requires.

Size

You can create homemade tropical party decorations in a range of sizes. Large floral centerpieces work well for round banquet tables. Wrapped tropical chunk cookies are small enough to sit at place settings or toss in a colorful, tropical-themed basket.

References

• Celebrations: Hawaiian Luau Theme Party
• Beach Lover Kitchen: Tropical Chunk Cookies