Benefits

• Handmade party decorations add a personal touch to the celebration. Making your decorations at home means that the decorations can match your party's theme and color scheme. You can also incorporate pictures of the guest of honor into your decorations, making them unique.
  
  

Types

• You can add personalization to all types of decorations. Paint pots and vases to hold flowers for centerpieces, or create a photo collage to hang on the wall that features the birthday girl. Frame your handmade invitation to display at the party, or create a digital slide show featuring pictures of family celebrations past.
  
  

Considerations

• Limit your handmade decorations to a few items. Many handmade decorations can take time, and you don't want to be overwhelmed as the party approaches. Instead, choose two or three big projects, and complement your handmade decorations with store-bought linens or fresh flowers.