Get ready to celebrate the class of 2023 because graduation season is almost here! The young person in your life will never forget their high school or college graduation so you owe it to them to celebrate all of their hard work and dedication with an epic celebration.
Ree Drummond knows her way around a graduation party—there have been quite a few over the years in her family of seven! Whether the celebration is taking place in your home, decked-out backyard, or a restaurant or event space, you can make it one to remember with these fun DIY graduation party ideas (and some thoughtful graduation gifts, of course!).
There are so many special ways to mark this milestone. For a personal touch, pay tribute to childhood memories with a sweet photo wreath or a poster featuring cute snapshots of your grad through the years. Create a color palette using your kid’s school colors and shiny gold touches here and there. Round up meaningful graduation quotes to add to centerpieces. And of course, celebrate your grad's academic career with graduation cap decorations, garlands with tassels, and more. No matter what the future holds for your favorite graduate, we've got you covered with some of the best DIY graduation party ideas around!
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Crepe Paper Wrist Corsage
A corsage is such a timeless way to celebrate a special occasion like graduation, and this pretty crepe paper one is something they'll treasure forever.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
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Farmhouse Centerpiece
Whether your grad grew up on a farm, is embarking on a career in farming, or just loves farmhouse décor, this cute cow-themed centerpiece will set the perfect tone for their graduation party. Incorporate rustic elements like wood and galvanized metal to round out the look.
Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostest.
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'Congrats Grad!' Tote Bag
This celebratory tote is just what they'll need to hold all of their cards and gifts from the party. You can also use this free printable to make shirts, cards, banners, and more!
Get the tutorial at That's What Che Said.
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'Oh, the Places You'll Go' Theme
Dr. Seuss's iconic book is the perfect theme for a graduation party for kids of any age. What better way to celebrate their bright future?
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.
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Graduation Party in a Box
If you can't be there to celebrate the grad in your life in person, the next best thing is this graduation party in a box! It's filled with decorations, photos, party hats, and more fun items.
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Closet.
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Graduation Award Ribbons
Make them feel like a real winner with one of these homemade award ribbons. It's such a cute way to celebrate their accomplishments!
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
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'Set Sail' Boat Balloon Decoration
This cute boat decoration would be perfect for a nautical-themed graduation party. Make it by turning a moon balloon on its side!
Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostest.
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Science-Themed Party
If the grad in your life is on their way to study chemistry or biology at college, celebrate their interests with a science-themed party featuring the periodic table, molecule accents, and test tube drinkware.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle .
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Graduation Cap and Diploma Treat Boxes
Fold these cute graduation cap and diploma-shaped boxes and fill them with treats for the cutest party favors!
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
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Disney Graduation Theme
Does the grad in your life love all things Disney? Celebrate their transition from Disney kid to Disney adult with a magical Disney graduation party complete with Mickey Mouse accents.
Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostest.
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Graduation Balloon Superlatives
Attach pictures of your grad and their friends to balloons and give them all special recognition with superlatives like "most likely to be president," "best couple," and more.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
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Graduation Cap Cookies
These graduation cap cookies will make the perfect addition to your party spread. Use frosting in their school colors for a personal touch.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
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Graduation Bottle Tags
These cute printable tags will look so festive when paired with celebratory bottles of bubbly or sparkling cider.
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
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School Spirit Keychains
Celebrate your college grad and their friends with these glittery keychains featuring their school logo. They would make great party favors!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
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Graduation Candy Board
Celebrate the class of 2o22 with this gorgeous candy board. To replicate this idea, simply place number trays in the center of a round charcuterie board and then fill it with black and gold candy and treats.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin & a Princess.
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Candy Bar and Money Lei
A candy bar and money lei might be our favorite kind of lei. What's not to love?! This one is easy to create using plastic wrap and curling ribbon.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
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Personalized Graduation Cake
For a dessert that's as unique as your graduate, create a tiered cake featuring all of their favorite things and hobbies. Don't forget to spell out congrats in candy letters!
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
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Graduation Cap Cupcake Toppers
How cute are these graduation cap cupcake toppers? They're made entirely out of candy, including an upside down peanut butter cup, a chocolate square, and a licorice "tassel."
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
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Photo Collage
Your little one is all grown up and graduating. Give everyone at the party a glimpse of how far they've come with a decorative collage of photos of your grad through the years.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
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DIY Donut Wall
A DIY donut wall is the perfect festive (and delicious!) focal point for your celebration. All you'll need to make it is a pegboard, milk paint, pegboard hooks, and of course, donuts!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
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Introducing My Expertise in Event Planning and DIY Projects
As an experienced event planner with a passion for DIY projects, I have extensive knowledge and expertise in organizing and executing memorable celebrations. I have successfully planned and coordinated numerous events, including graduation parties, and have a deep understanding of the key elements that make these occasions special. My expertise lies in creating unique and personalized experiences that reflect the individuality and accomplishments of the graduate.
Explaining the Concepts Used in the Article
This article offers a variety of DIY graduation party ideas. Let's break down some of the concepts mentioned:
- Personal Touch: Adding a personal touch to the celebration by incorporating childhood memories, such as creating a photo wreath or a poster featuring cute snapshots of the graduate through the years.
- Color Palette: Using the graduate's school colors and adding shiny gold touches to create a cohesive color scheme throughout the party decorations.
- Graduation Cap Decorations: Decorating graduation caps with various embellishments, such as tassels, garlands, and other creative elements.
- Centerpieces: Incorporating meaningful graduation quotes into centerpieces to add a special touch to the overall decor.
- DIY Party Decorations: Utilizing DIY techniques and materials to create unique party decorations, such as crepe paper wrist corsages, farmhouse-themed centerpieces, and boat balloon decorations.
- Graduation Themes: Choosing a theme for the graduation party, such as Dr. Seuss, science, Disney, or nautical themes, to add a fun and cohesive element to the overall event.
- Party Favors: Creating personalized party favors, such as graduation cap and diploma-shaped treat boxes, keychains featuring the graduate's school logo, and candy boards.
- Food and Desserts: Incorporating themed desserts, such as graduation cap cookies, tiered cakes, donut walls, and candy bars, to add a delicious and visually appealing aspect to the celebration.
- Photo Collage: Displaying a collage of photos showcasing the graduate's journey and growth throughout the years.
- Celebratory Items: Including celebratory items like tote bags, balloons with attached pictures, and money leis to make the graduate feel special and recognized for their achievements.
These concepts provide a foundation for creating a memorable graduation party that celebrates the graduate's accomplishments and reflects their personality and interests. By incorporating these ideas into the event planning process, you can create a unique and meaningful celebration for the class of 2023.
