Your Backyard Soiree - Save Your Cash and Use What You Have

Whenever we decide to have a party in our home or a backyard BBQ the first thing we do is run to the party store.  Sometimes, if you look around, you can use what's right in front of your nose. I'm not saying you won't have to go to the store for a few things but here are a few ways you can put some cash back in your pockets.  

Now, Let's Get Inspired!

We all have paper bags - pack your flatware & napkins neatly in your bags, 

use a flatware stamp and your choice of ribbon.  Visit Catch My Party for instructions.

Collect all that leftover ribbon you have and lay them across the table in contrasting colors.  

If you like lay a white tablecloth down as a background color.

Take those ho-hum folding chairs out of the garage and paint them.  

This is an easy and fun family project that can be done outdoors.

Save your ice for the cocktails.  Fill balloons with water and freeze. 

This looks more festive and when the balloons begin to deflate just put them back in the freezer. 

Found on A Subtle Revelry.

Photo Source: Simone and Martin Photography; Catch My Party, A Subtle Revelry 

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