Budget Party Decorating

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and Mother's Day. I thought I would share how I decorated Layla's birthday party for $6. Of course this was for a baby girl but I think the concept could work for many different parties; baby showers, graduations, rehearsal dinners, etc. I wanted to keep it very simple but pretty.

 First I used dollar store tissue paper to make the tissue pom poms, following these instructions. They are pretty easy but I do have a few additional pieces of advice if anyone wants to make them.
1) I used 10-12 pieces of tissue for each pom pom and found this helped make for a fuller effect.
2) When it says "crease" take this seriously and make a very good crease, it makes the finished product much prettier!
3) Instead of floral wire in the middle I used clear thread and left the ends long enough to hang it from the ceiling. Otherwise the green floral wire can be noticeable at certain angles.

Next I used a roll of tulle I found at Michael's for $2 with a coupon. I made bows around our bench and chairs and used more as a table runner. Tulle is just so pretty and airy looking. 

  I sewed twelve pink napkins out of a recycled sheet. I wrapped the cutlery and napkins with more tulle. The pink confetti I also found on clearance at Michael's for $2.

Finally I brought in all the flowers I could pick from our garden and scattered them around the house. Even flowers that look sort of plain in a garden can look really pretty in the house.

Here is the cost breakdown
1) Pom Poms - $2.00 (4 @ $0.50 each) 
2) Tulle - $2.00
3) Confetti - $2.00
4) Fresh Flowers - Free 

 So that is all, not very elaborate but I enjoyed preparing everything. I think a good way to keep the cost down is to focus on one room (the dining room in our case) and put most of your efforts into there. Think about things that will have the biggest impact for a lower price, such as the tissue pom poms.
The best part about all of these decorations is that I will be using them again next week to decorate for my wonderful sister's baby shower. So I guess that means I really only spent $3!

I will post an update on the nook very soon, I have some more ideas:)
I hope you have a beautiful Monday!

 I'm linking to Frugal Friday