Getting Ready For The Oscars: How To DIY The Perfect Hollywood Theme Party

The Oscars 2016 are right around the corner. Aren’t you tired of just sitting on a couch and watching the awards ceremony with a bucket of ice cream? Time to start working on an Oscar-viewing party that will blow your friends’ minds

Red Carpet

There’s nothing like a first impression: to create that ‘Wow’ effect with your guests as soon as they walk in the door, simply place a long, red fabric on the floor. Sounds expensive? Not really. You can easily purchase your red carpet online for less than $10. For that extra glitter, place stars of fame on the carpet with your guests’ names.

“Now Starring” guests sign

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Get creative and make this sign with your guests’ head shots and some captions about their fake cinema bios and life mottos.

DIY photo booth

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Sure, you can set up a fancy camera on a tripod to make this work, but the only thing you REALLY need is a designated space, an iPhone, a cool backdrop (you can use your curtain rod to hang it) and some props (hats, tiaras, glasses, mustaches) for your guests to have fun with. Let yourselves be silly and hashtag your way to happiness!

Concession Stand Snacks

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This one’s easy, and your guests can participate in setting it up. Get some paper popcorn boxes, ask your friends to bring mini candy bars and red/black liquorish through Funnster, pop some corn in your kitchen, fill those boxes and bam.

Glitter tea light

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Bedazzle your decor with spray on adhesive and gold glitter. Pimp some tea light holders, and watch the candle light breaking through the glitter like a million stars.

It wouldn’t be the Oscars without some… Oscars

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Take a quick run to the dollar store, pick up a few Ken dolls and a few cans of tuna. Glue the dolls to the cans, then spray paint gold. Use as gifts for your guests, and/or as cool centerpieces.

Gold star garlands

Buy online for about $25 or simply make your own with a piece of string and some cutout stars. Hang by the red carpet, on both sides of your TV, or use to hide some of that living room clutter in the corner!

Create your Oscar signature drink

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No Oscar party is ever complete without the right kind of buzz. These Red carpet-tinis are always a hit with my friends. Raspberries, cool champagne, raspberry liquor, orange liquor and pomegranate juice are guaranteed to make your evening a happy one. Check out the recipe here.

Oscar Bingo

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Play along the ceremony by making Oscar bingo cards and an Oscar ballot. Add glitter or feathers to your pens for that extra oomph.

Film Reel Wall decoration

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Film Reel Wall decoration

You will probably find all you need for this next DIY piece right in your very own home: cardboard, toilet paper rolls, box cutter, ruler, pencil, spray paint and some creativity. Follow the instructions here and enjoy an authentic movie theater feel.

DIY Hollywood sign

Here’s a fun project for the weekend: Get some letters and some Christmas lights and make these beautiful lighted Hollywood sign. Check out this tutorial on how to get it right.

Get your friends to participate in your awesome party with Funnster, and start making fun stuff happen!