{"id":4520,"date":"2018-04-03T19:47:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T14:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/?p=4520"},"modified":"2021-04-05T14:18:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T08:48:44","slug":"diy-photo-booth-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/diy-photo-booth-ideas","title":{"rendered":"7 Fun DIY Photo Booth Ideas for Your Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photo booths have become essential for any party these days. It\u2019s a good way to start the fun, and the guests will have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-printing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">photo prints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as keepsakes to remind them of all the good times they had.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People usually hire a photo booth service for their parties, but this hire often comes with a hefty price tag. So we thought, why not help you with some creative DIY photo booth ideas? They\u2019re easy to make and affordable, with materials that you can find anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it\u2019s a birthday party, baby shower, or a wedding party, you can use any of these ideas to set up your photo booth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Lets-get-the-party-started\">Let\u2019s get the party started!<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-Chalkboard-photo-booth\">1. Chalkboard photo booth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Cupcake-foils-wall\">2. Cupcake foils wall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Tassel-garlands-backdrop\">3. Tassel garlands backdrop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Hanging-frames\">4. Hanging frames<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-Cloth-draped-string-lights\">5. Cloth-draped string lights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Balloonwall\">6. Balloon\u00a0wall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Crepe-paper-party-streamers-backdrop\">Crepe paper party streamers backdrop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Paper-rosette-backdrop\">7. Paper rosette backdrop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Lets-get-the-party-started\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s get the party started!<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"1-Chalkboard-photo-booth\"><b>1. Chalkboard photo booth<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-5.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (5)\" width=\"1033\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-5.jpg 1033w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-5-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-5-1024x793.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerissaeveweddings.com\/chalk-boards--wedding-signage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nerissa Eve Weddings<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you\u2019ve got the creativity and skills to transform a blank canvas into something that could potentially be the centre of attention in your party, this is for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Arm yourself with a blackboard and chalks, and start doodling! Put memorable quotes, draw illustrations, or throw some jokes to make it remarkable. Make sure when people see the photos of them in the photo booth, they\u2019ll instantly remember of your party.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tip: Start drawing from both of the vertical sides and the top horizontal side. You don\u2019t have to cover every inch of the surface. People will stand in front of it, so it\u2019s okay to leave the centre blank. Just make sure the edges are well-decorated.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"2-Cupcake-foils-wall\"><b>2. Cupcake foils wall<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-2.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (2)\" width=\"823\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-2.jpg 823w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-2-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingwire.com\/wedding-ideas\/diy-photo-backdrop-scalloped-cupcake-foils\">Wedding Wire<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It turns out you can get a glam look for your photo booth without spending a lot. Using humble cupcake foils and silver cords, you can create a sparkly backdrop. Simply flatten the foils, fold them in half, and put the cord in between each fold. Glue the folds together, hang the cords, and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You can check this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingwire.com\/wedding-ideas\/diy-photo-backdrop-scalloped-cupcake-foils\">DIY cupcake foils backdrop tutorial<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"3-Tassel-garlands-backdrop\"><b>3. Tassel garlands backdrop<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-7.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (7)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span>Image credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/photobooth.co\/awesome-diy-backdrops-for-weddings\/\">The Photo Booth Guys<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using tassel garlands for your photo booth is a good way to add a lively vibe to your party. You can create the tassels from either crepe paper, tissue paper, or metallic paper if you\u2019re feeling bold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can follow this <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boho-weddings.com\/2013\/10\/21\/diy-tutorial-tissue-paper-tassel-garland\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DIY tassel tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to create the garlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4-Hanging-frames\"><b>4. Hanging frames<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4535 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-13.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (13)\" width=\"636\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-13.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-13-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Image credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddedwonderland.com\/5-inexpensive-diy-backdrop-ideas\/\">Wedded Wonderland<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A photo booth that serves as the party decor? Why not!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A hanging frame photo booth certainly wins many points for DIY; it\u2019s simple, easy to make, and it looks amazing. You can either use open back picture frames, make your own with poster boards, or you can buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/wall-photo-frame\" target=\"_blank\">photo frame online shopping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Get creative and decorate your frames to go with your party theme! You can paint the frames, wrap fabric or crepe paper around it, or glue flower decorations to make them look more lively.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"5-Cloth-draped-string-lights\"><b>5. Cloth-draped string lights<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4528 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-3.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (3)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamlovephotography.com\/\">Dream Love Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not many people think of using string lights and cloth to create a backdrop for a photo booth, which is a shame since the results are amazing for a minimal effort!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All you need to do is hang the string lights vertically, and hang the cloth on top of each light. You can be creative with the colours, although pastel colours are best to keep the background subtle, so the guests can shine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"6-Balloonwall\"><b>6. Balloon\u00a0wall<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-12.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (12)\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-12.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-12-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/span><\/i>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/thesweetlulublog.com\/2016\/02\/rainbow-balloon-wall\/\">The Sweet Lulu Blog<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For kids, a bunch of balloons is sure to be a crowd pleaser. But for adults, it can be the hack for a fabulous photo booth with minimal effort. All you need is balloons in your party theme colours, a pump, and threads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When the balloons are inflated, tie a few of them together, and scatter the \u2018groups\u2019 horizontally along your photo booth. Your guests will have so much fun getting their pictures taken in between the balloons!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Crepe-paper-party-streamers-backdrop\"><b>Crepe paper party streamers backdrop<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ruffledblog.com\/ontario-woodsy-canadian-wedding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4532 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-9.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (9)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/ruffledblog.com\/ontario-woodsy-canadian-wedding\/\">Ruffled Blog<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This one is so easy, it feels almost like a cheat. Not only they\u2019re cheap, these versatile crepe papers are also easy to find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To create this, you need crepe paper party streamers with colours that go with your theme, cut into 20-ft strips. If you can\u2019t find party streamers, you can make some manually using a crepe paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drape the streamers around a dowel and tape them. Hang the dowel, and you\u2019re done!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: Choose 2-3 colours (not more!) with similar hues. It\u2019s best to keep the focus on the people that are going to take photos in front of this backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"7-Paper-rosette-backdrop\"><b>7. Paper rosette backdrop<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-6.jpg\" alt=\"easy DIY photo booth ideas (6)\" width=\"3008\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-6.jpg 3008w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-6-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/easy-DIY-photo-booth-ideas-6-1080x718.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3008px) 100vw, 3008px\" \/><\/span>Image credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fanrto.com\">Fan of the World<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can still have fun and an amazing photo booth with a limited budget, and this paper rosette backdrop is the testament to that. It doesn\u2019t need a special type of paper, you can make this backdrop with any type of paper you have to spare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although they look complicated, the process is actually simple and straightforward. Paper, hot glue gun, and scissors are all you need. The rest is about folding and sticking the paper together. You can follow this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/howdoesshe.com\/chic-paper-rosette-backdrop-tutorial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">paper rosette backdrop tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: Play with various colors and sizes to make it interesting. Also, use as many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/photo-collage-ideas\">collage making ideas<\/a> as you can to combine photos afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have you got other simple DIY photo booth ideas? Let us know in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo booths have become essential for any party these days. It\u2019s a good way to start the fun, and the guests will have photo prints as keepsakes to remind them of all the good times they had. People usually hire a photo booth service for their parties, but this hire often comes with a hefty price tag. So we thought, why not help you with some creative DIY photo booth ideas? They\u2019re easy to make and affordable, with materials that you can find anywhere. Whether it\u2019s a birthday party, baby shower, or a wedding party, you can use any of these ideas to set up your photo booth. Table of ContentsLet\u2019s get the party started!1. Chalkboard photo booth2. Cupcake foils wall3. Tassel garlands backdrop4. Hanging frames5. Cloth-draped string lights6. Balloon\u00a0wallCrepe paper party streamers backdrop7. Paper rosette backdrop Let\u2019s get the party started! 1. Chalkboard photo booth Image credit: Nerissa Eve Weddings If you\u2019ve got the creativity and skills to transform a blank canvas into something that could potentially be the centre of attention in your party, this is for you. Arm yourself with a blackboard and chalks, and start doodling! Put memorable quotes, draw illustrations, or throw some jokes to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":[],"categories":[3229],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4520"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6558,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4520\/revisions\/6558"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qa.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}