Let’s handcraft the decorations for the farewell party! A collection of ideas that convey gratitude
Many people may be wondering what kinds of decorations to make if they want to handcraft the decor for a farewell party.
In this article, we introduce handmade decoration ideas that will add a festive touch to your farewell gathering.
From items you can make with familiar materials like origami paper, tissue paper flowers, and balloons, to displays that wrap the venue in memories using photos, we’ve gathered ideas perfect for creating a warm, heartfelt space.
Why not pour your gratitude and well-wishes for the person you’re sending off into a one-of-a-kind decoration? We hope you find these ideas helpful!
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Let’s handcraft decorations for a farewell party! A collection of ideas that convey gratitude (41–50)
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A vibrant hanging wreath is perfect for decorating a farewell party that’s filled with gratitude and well-wishes! By attaching small flowers made from origami or tissue paper to a ring-shaped base, you can create a gorgeous wreath using only paper.
You can also use a styrofoam base from a 100-yen shop and insert artificial flowers—either way works.
Add a string, and you can hang or hook it even where tape can’t be used.
It looks lavish even with a small number of pieces, so it should cut down on decorating effort as well.
Be sure to try it for your next farewell party decor!
Hanging ornaments
How about brightening up the farewell party venue with gently swaying hanging decorations? If you twist and paste together strips of origami paper cut into tanzaku shapes, you’ll get adorable ornaments that spin in the breeze.
If twisting is difficult, you can simply prepare several circles of origami paper folded in half, glue the sides together to form a ball shape, and you’ll still have lovely decorations.
Using glossy origami makes the light reflect for an even prettier effect, so be mindful of the colors and materials you choose.
garland
Garlands that you can stick or hang on the wall are an easy, recommended item to make your room look party-ready! Making them with fabric can be time-consuming because of the sewing, but if you use origami paper, you can simply fold it into triangles and attach them to a string.
If you only cut the paper into triangles, they tend to flap around, so either use them folded over or try thicker colored cardstock.
The overall vibe changes a lot depending not only on the color and pattern of the paper but also on the material of the string—switching to jute, vinyl, or ribbon makes a big difference—so choose what best fits your image.
Numerical ornament
Number decorations are sure to catch the eye before any other motif! Write numbers on cardboard, cut them out, then crumple up tissue paper or paper napkins and stick them on to create dazzling numeric decor.
Since age can be a sensitive topic, it might be better to avoid it—but displaying numbers like “Thank you for X years” to mark years of service or activity will likely prompt the person being farewelled to reflect on the time they’ve spent and feel deeply moved.
Piñata
A piñata is a paper ball filled with candy and toys.
In Mexico and South America, children tap it with a wooden stick to break it open and then scramble for the goodies inside.
It’s said to have originated from the custom of packing a clay pot with fruit and other items as a gift to show appreciation, so it’s a perfect fit for a farewell party as well.
In Japan, a “kusudama” usually brings to mind a banner that drops down with a message like “Congratulations!”, but if you have the guest of honor break open a ball filled with sweets and messages, it could make the farewell party even more exciting.
Why not try it as a unique touch?