Party goods that liven up birthdays. Funny novelty items.
Family, partners, and friends—here are party supplies that can help make your special someone’s birthday extra festive.
Some items require plenty of preparation, while others are easy to use with minimal setup, and many are budget-friendly.
Be sure to check these out before you start preparing for a birthday party.
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Party goods that liven up birthdays. Funny items (11–20)
Honeycomb ball
These are decorations made of paper that mean “honeycomb.” You can stick them on walls or hang them from the ceiling.
Their round, cute look makes them perfect for birthday parties.
Mix and match colors and sizes to create your own unique honeycomb ball decorations.
Liven things up with photo props
These are photogenic photo props! They’re easy to make with just scissors and glue.
Classic items like glasses and mustaches are a must, and adding a birthday message is especially recommended! These photo props are sure to liven things up—why not make them with your friends?
Light-Up Happy Birthday Hat (Birthday Party, Party People, Light-Up Goods)
The Happy Birthday Hat lights up.
At birthday parties, there are moments when the room goes dark, like when lighting the candles on the cake.
That’s when this hat will definitely stand out.
Have the guest of honor wear it! It’s sure to liven things up.
By the way, I have a feeling it could even work as part of a stage outfit for a live performance…!?
Surprise goods that are cheap, quick, and easy to make
Here’s how to make a surprise item that’s sure to wow people when you give it at a birthday party and the like.
The materials are easy to find.
You can also have various people write messages.
It really has a handmade feel, so the person who receives it will probably be thrilled! It also seems like you could scale it up into something bigger.
Handmade kusudama (decorative paper ball)
When it comes to celebrations, nothing beats a kusudama! Just having one instantly lifts the spirits of the person being celebrated.
You can easily make one using items you might already have, like things from a memorial photo display or from a 100-yen shop, so let’s throw a grand celebration for your loved one’s birthday!
Handmade party surprise goods
These are handmade surprise items for birthdays.
A message pops out of a paper cup, and when you hang it around your neck at the end, it turns into something like a birthday lei that you can enjoy throughout the party.
Since it’s not a store-bought item but handmade, it’s nice that you can get creative with the messages, too.
Party goods that liven up birthdays. Funny items (21–30)
Handmade scratch card
It turns out you can surprisingly make things yourself that seem like you’d have to buy! This handmade scratch card looks like something you can whip up quickly with materials you already have at home.
Deciding a birthday present in a scratch-off format adds an event-like feel and would really liven things up.
Why not give it a try?