9 Easy DIY Ideas for Your Next Outdoor Party

published Jul 13, 2015

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Having a summer party that looks like a million bucks doesn’t have to mean spending a million bucks. Here are nine easy DIY ideas that will make your next outdoor party especially memorable… and that won’t break the bank.

Above: A wheelbarrow makes a great impromptu drink cooler. Spotted on Style Me Pretty.

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DIY low table (cinderblocks and plywood perhaps?) + blankets and pillows out on the lawn = an unforgettable outdoor dining experience. Image from Eye Swoon.

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A herd of mason jars with tea lights makes for a lovely centerpiece and lighting all in once. Spotted on Aesthetic Outburst.

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Balloons in the pool will add a little festive color to any soiree. From The House That Lars Built.

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Dress up your ice cubes with edible flowers. Spotted on Paper & Lace.

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Attach balloons to stakes in the ground to create a fanciful fence. From The House that Lars Built.

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Or attach string lights to stakes for a little rustic ambience. From Rustic Wedding Chic.

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Hanging bottles with flowers make for an inexpensive and unexpected decoration. From Eat Drink Chic.

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Candles in the pool will look lovely reflecting across the water… and you won’t have to worry about the whole ‘fire hazard’ thing, to boot. From Ruffled Blog.

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