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Everything I Used for My Son’s First Birthday
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items Everything I actually used to create my son’s first birthday—from DIY decor and party supplies to the little details that brought it all together. Sharing the exact products and materials I used so you can recreate the ideas yourself. 🤍
I used these 20x30 foam boards to mount the oversized character cutouts for my son’s first birthday. They’re inexpensive, lightweight and easy to cut with a craft knife.
Pen+Gear White Foam Board, 20" x 30"
I used this linen-look fabric for the birthday backdrop. I loved the warm, natural texture and it photographed beautifully. I added the lettering myself for a custom look.
Linen Slub Fabric
I used this to apply the lettering to the linen birthday backdrop. It made the letters easy to place and gave me a clean, professional-looking finish without having to order a custom backdrop.
Cricut EasyPress® 3-9 in x 9 in
I used these iron-on letters to personalize the linen backdrop with my son’s name. They gave me the custom look I wanted without having to order a personalized backdrop.
Vinyl Letter Iron-On Transfer Alphabet
I used this hot glue gun throughout the party DIYs, especially for mounting the oversized cutouts to foam board. It heats up quickly and made assembly really easy.
20W Mini Hot Glue Gun with 30 Sticks
I used this to cut around all of the oversized character cutouts after mounting them to foam board. It made getting around the smaller details and curves so much easier than scissors.
X-ACTO No.2 Knife for Cutting & Trimming
I used this easel to display the party welcome sign. It's lightweight, simple, and let the signs stand on their own without taking attention away from the decor.
Amazon Basics Easel Display Stand, Black Steel
I used this checkered tablecloth for the food table and loved how much charm it added to the setup. It was an easy way to bring in the storybook picnic feel without adding more decor.
6 Pack Buffalo Disposable Table Cloth 54x108
This bubble machine was such a fun little addition to the party! We set it up outside for the kids and it kept the bubbles going without anyone having to stand there blowing them.
Bubble Machine Automatic Bubble Blower
I used these balloons as the base for the birthday balloon arch. I loved the mix of soft, colorful shades—it worked perfectly with the vintage storybook theme and made the whole setup feel playful without being too bright.
Muted Assorted Dusty Orange Yellow Balloons
I used this arch stand and electric pump to build the balloon arch for my son’s first birthday. The electric pump made inflating everything SO much faster, and the stand gave me a sturdy base to build the arch around.
Balloon Arch Kit 9Ft Tall, 10Ft Wide w/ Pump
I used this single-hole punch to finish the bookmark party favors I made for the guests. It was perfect for adding a small hole for the ribbon and gave them a clean, finished look. 🤍
1 Hole Punch, 5 Sheet Capacity Hole Puncher
I used this jute twine to tie onto the bookmark party favors. The natural texture was such a simple little detail, but it fit the vintage storybook feel of the party perfectly. 🤍
Natural Jute Twine 2mm x 600ft Brown