How to Decorate With Pirate Decorations

Invite your guests to come in costume.

If you are planning to host a party that revolves around a pirate theme, your decorations will play a major role in setting the tone for the event. Pirate-themed events have become more popular in recent years due to the emergence of multiple popular movies that are based on swashbuckling adventures. You can transform an ordinary home and yard into a magical pirates' realm with a little time and some simple decorating supplies.

Things You'll Need

• Balloons
• Black tablecloth
• Treasure chest
• Pirate-themed printouts and posters
• Barrels
• Flags
• Pirate toys

Instructions

1. Decorate your yard and driveway with red and black balloons and pirate flags. If you don't want to buy flags from a party store, you can make your own by painting a skull and crossbones onto a black cloth or sheet using white paint.

2. Place a large, flat wooden board long-ways in front of your door so that your guests must "walk the plank" when entering or leaving the house.

3. Make your own treasure chest by drawing black horizontal lines and a lock onto a cardboard box. Use the chest to hold presents as your guests arrive, or simply fill the chest with fake coins and shiny toy jewels.

4. Cover your table with a black paper tablecloth. Lay gold coins in random positions on the cloth and place a toy ship in the center. Fill a few red and black balloons with helium, and tie them to the ship to create a centerpiece.

5. Add pirate pictures, print-outs, posters and props all around the area. Toys like stuffed or plastic crocodiles, parrots, boats, hooks and anchors make excellent props.

References

• Birthday Party Ideas: The Pirate Party
• Amazing Moms: Pirate Birthday Party Ideas for Kids