How to make your own DIY custom backdrops –perfect for your next party or get together! This post includes a tissue paper fringe backdrop and a flower backdrop!
If you’ve been to a party recently, you might have snapped a photo in front of a fun photo backdrop. These photo backdrops are great for not only making memories but also for giving your guests a fun activity to participate in!
Having a custom backdrop at your party is a guaranteed way to not only have a good time, but also make some memories while you’re at it!
However, often these custom backdrops can get expensive. Luckily, these custom backdrops are relatively easy to create yourself. Using this tutorial you can learn how to create both a flower backdrop and a flag one, so you can cater your photo backdrop to your party’s theme.
Looking for a different custom backdrop idea? Be sure to visit this post where we share a crepe paper backdrop idea (just customize with your event colors), or go here to learn how to make paper flowers. Paper flowers are such an on-trend and colorful backdrop idea.
But back to today’s post.
The best part of these backdrops? Once you’ve created the backdrop stand, you don’t need to recreate every time you have a party!
Just swap out the style of the backdrop and voila! You have a new, easy backdrop for people to pose in front of.
HOW TO MAKE THE BACKDROP STAND
As mentioned, the backdrop stand can be repurposed for future parties over and over again. All you need are a few items from your local hardware store to get started!
Here’s what you need (we used a 1/25 inch PVC pipeline):
- 4 – T connectors
- 2 – elbow connectors
- 4 – 1.5 foot long pieces
- 2 – 4 inch long pieces
- 2 – 5 foot long pieces
- 2 – 6.5 foot long pieces
Step 1: Begin by building the legs of the stand. Insert a 4 inch pipe in the middle of the T connector and two 1.5 foot pieces on the sides. Repeat for the second leg. If you want, add caps to the legs.
Step 2: Add another “T” connector to top of the 4 inch pipes.The middle “T” line should be facing inwards.
Step 3: Connect the two base pieces by attaching a 5 foot pipe to each of the “T” connectors that are facing inwards.
Step 4: Add the sides of the photo backdrop by attaching the two 6.5 foot pipes to the upward facing openings on the “T” connectors.
Step 5: Add the two elbow connectors to the tops of the 6.5 foot pipes.
Step 6: Connect across by attaching the remaining 5 foot pipe to the elbow connectors.
FRINGE PHOTO CUSTOM BACKDROP
A fringe photo backdrop makes for a perfect photo opportunity for any party or event. Customize it by choosing colors to match your event!
Here’s what you need for this Fringe Backdrop:
- Tissue paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Plastic table cloth
- Ruler
- Pencil
Step 1: Cut out the tissue paper triangles. You can cut through multiple layers at a time to make it go a little faster.
Step 2: Cut out the fringe by making vertical cuts into the tissue paper.
Step 3: With tape, attach to the backdrop frame.
And you’re done!
FLOWER CUSTOM BACKDROP
For a more feminine option, you can also make a flower photo backdrop. It’s great for bridal showers and wedding receptions! Choose flowers and/or colors to customize this backdrop!
Here’s what you need for the floral custom backdrop:
- Flowers and leaves
- Fishing line
- Thread
- Scissors
Step 1: Attach flowers to the fishing line, tying off the end so that the flowers don’t slide off.
Step 2: Hang flowers on frame with a knot.
And that’s it!
Now that you know how to create two party custom backdrops, you can easily switch out the colors and items to mix and match for the occasion.
Cut out different shapes or try new flowers to add some variety and get a TON of use out of your new photo backdrop—and even more memories!
Thanks for reading all about our Custom Backdrops {How to Make DIY Photography Backdrops for Your Events}. Have a great day!