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)
I tried making a handmade spark balloon for a birthday.
We’ll make a spark balloon that really adds a festive touch to birthday parties and the like.
Once you’ve got colorful balloons in various sizes, the rest is easy.
Pump smaller balloons and place them neatly inside a larger balloon, and you’re done.
You can also create little surprises inside the balloon or add lighting—depending on how you arrange it, you can make it even more luxurious!
DJ app for smartphones
What you absolutely can’t do without at a party is, of course, music.
Why not be the DJ and hype up the birthday? All you need is a DJ app on your smartphone and a Bluetooth speaker.
There are plenty of free apps that smoothly transition between the tracks you choose.
If you use Djay2 like in the video, it can even connect with Spotify, which boasts over 40 million songs.
Play the honoree’s favorite tunes and get the party going!
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?
A message book for a loved one’s birthday
Collect birthday messages from family and friends and turn them into a book.
Give it as a birthday present to someone special! By combining it with photos or adding a story, it will become an even more unforgettable surprise.
Each page you turn will move them more and more!
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!
Party goods that liven up birthdays. Funny items (21–30)
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.