10 Creative Do-It-Yourself Summer Decor Kits for Your Next Party

Summer party season is here, and if you're searching for a theme for your celebration, the options are endless. To make your event stand out, consider using DIY decor kits that include items like streamers, placemats, wood crafts, string lights, and cutouts. These kits are typically easy to put together and won't strain your budget.

So, get your sunglasses ready because the outlook is bright for you and your guests. Here are 10 DIY summer decor kits that are ideal for your upcoming gatherings!

1. DIY Tiered Tray Set

Create a beach vibe at home with this DIY Tiered Tray Set. It provides all the components for a summer-themed stacked display, and you can select from up to eight paint colors. The kit allows you to coordinate with any color scheme or style you prefer.

The finished piece can be distinctive and fun. Since all items are handmade, expect slight differences in the wood grain and stain for each sign. Impress your guests at the entrance or near the bar!

Kit includes:

• All wood cutouts shown in picture
• 5 triangle makeup sponges
• 1 tube of super glue
• 1 set of instructions
• Paint colors of your choice can be added

Available on Etsy

2. Hello Summer Popsicle Door Hanger Sign

Make your summer party memorable with this charming Hello Summer Popsicle Door Hanger Sign. You can paint it as you like, and it brings a delightful splash of color to your decor.

Consider hanging it in your backyard or on your pool gate. The base, a wood round, comes in pink, yellow, or DIY (where you choose and apply the paint yourself). After selecting your bright colors, the seller recommends adding a clear coat for a longer-lasting finish, making it suitable for a covered porch, deck, or door.

Kit includes:

• 1 wood round
• 6 blank popsicles
• Individual letters for "summer"
• Blank MDF "hello"
• Tips sheet (with the DIY option)

Available on Etsy

3. DIY Party Light Kit

Illuminate your party with this stunning DIY Party Light Kit. It's an excellent gift for a 21st birthday or a great addition to a summer celebration.

The kit includes custom-designed silicone caps and a string of lights. You'll need to empty mini bottles of your choice (not provided), attach the silicone caps, and push them onto the mini lights. Some buyers have mentioned ordering extra caps to add more mini bottles to the string of lights to enhance the atmosphere.

Kit includes:

• Small kit: approximately 8' wire with 20 lights (10 caps)
• Large kit: approximately 17' wire with 50 lights (20 caps)

Available on Etsy

4. Hanging Wisteria Paper Decor

The Hanging Wisteria Paper Decor is a best-seller on Etsy. It's not only affordable but the finished pieces are visually appealing and perfect for a summer or Hawaii-themed party.

Making the paper flowers can be time-consuming, but if you have the time, it's worth the effort. A full step-by-step video tutorial is provided to guide you, and you'll also receive a video link that teaches you how to stem a paper flower.

Kit includes:

• Paper wisteria template with the skinny vine
• 3 point leaf template design
• Printable PDFs for hand cutting, SVG cut files for machines (Cricut, Silhouette, etc.) and PNG images. (DXF files can be provided upon request.)

Available on Etsy

5. Boho DIY Balloon Garland Kit

If you prefer neutral tones, even in summer, there's a chic Boho DIY Balloon Garland Kit available on Etsy.

Its cream tones suit any occasion and will give any room an inviting feel. The balloons come in custom warm gray, custom cream peach, and custom taupe — all layered and ready to inflate. Your friends and family will likely want to take photos in front of the gorgeous balloon garland, which can be placed indoors or outdoors. While the balloons inflate quickly, assembling the garland takes about an hour. Balloons should be inflated with air, not helium. You can blow them up one to two days before the event, and they will still look picture-perfect!

Kit includes:

• Assortment of balloons
• Balloon strip (to put the balloons into a garland)
• Instructions

Available on Etsy

6. DIY Balloon Garland

We want everyone to find something they love, so we also recommend this vibrant DIY Balloon Garland that makes a bold statement.

Who says you need to travel to experience the tropics? No helium is required; simply inflate your balloons and attach them to the decorating twine strip included in your kit. It's easy to assemble, ships quickly, and is budget-friendly.

Kit includes:

• Palm leaf: 8 pieces (pink, rose red, rose gold, green, white)
• Balloons: 75 pieces (each color 15 pieces)
• 16.4-foot garland strip and dots glue

Available on Amazon

7. Deluxe Movie Night Decor DIY Kit

If you're in the mood for a movie night at home, this Deluxe Movie Night Decor DIY Kit, an Amazon's Choice, brings the theater experience to you. It includes popcorn bags, trivia, tickets, and more, so you can relax while watching your favorite film. Hopefully, someone will volunteer to run the concession stand!

You can personalize the bags, tear the movie tickets, and make the most of it. Whether you use a TV or projector, it provides everything for a party everyone will remember. Save money on movie tickets and cozy up at home. By the way, you're welcome to make your own pizza and hot dogs.

Kit includes:

• 8 movie tickets
• 8 popcorn bags
• 4 concession stand place cards
• 4 trivia team cards
• 2 trivia host cards
• 1 dice
• Instructions

Available on Amazon

8. Sea Shells DIY Kit

Hosting an ocean-themed party? This 50-piece set offers a variety of seashells to decorate your home or party. Each piece is carefully hand-picked and clean, so you can start right away and create the under-the-sea-inspired event you've always wanted.

The seller suggests stringing the shells to make jewelry or gluing these mini conchs to a hard surface to add a fresh touch to nautical decor. Another playful idea is adding the shells to a vase or bowl and filling it with sand to make a lovely centerpiece.

Kit includes:

• Mixed beach seashells

Available on Amazon

9. Printable Ice Cream Truck Party Favor

There's nothing better than a delicious scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day, so why not bring the ice cream man (cutouts) to your party? This favor box is a best-seller on Etsy, likely because it's adorable and simple to make.

Each truck can be used as a centerpiece or favor box. It's as easy as printing the designs at home or in any local print shop, but note the designs are not editable. After getting your copies, it's just a matter of cutting and folding. Some buyers note that the truck is on the smaller side, standing at 3 inches, but it still brings a simple wow factor to parties.

Kit includes:

• Ready-to-print digital files (2 PDFs)

Available on Etsy

10. Lemonade Summer DIY Paint Kit

When life gives you lemons, it's time to DIY. This summer-themed kit will catch the eye, and it's easy to work on in your free time.

You'll have the chance to paint each piece, which will still need to be glued together after unboxing. If you choose a kit that includes paint, you'll also get the wood cutouts, instructions, paint sponges, glue, and twine. If you skip the paint, you'll only receive the wood cutouts. Either way, your celebration will be sweet as ever!

Kit includes:

• Wood cutouts
• Instructions
• Paint (optional)
• Paint sponges (optional)
• Glue (optional)
• Twine (optional)

Available on Etsy

Elevate your summer bash with any of these charming decor ideas! There's no need to spend a lot when you can easily enhance the look with these DIY kits.