10 Colorful, Trendy Party Decorations and Themes

As the designated party-planner in your friend group, you know every gathering you host is a special occasion. You also know that it doesn’t have to be a milestone birthday or a holiday for you to throw an Instagram-worthy soiree—any reason is a good reason to celebrate!
If you’re planning your next event and looking for on-trend, colorful party decorations, then this list is for you. Whether you’re hosting a color-coordinated baby shower to honor a friend, a milestone birthday party complete with rainbow confetti, or a themed party based on your fave trending TV show, we’ve got plenty of ideas you can pull off with just a few Crayola + Hallmark Color Pop kits.
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @HallmarkStores.
Galentine Party
Think pink…and red and gold, too! These Color Pop kits make for the perfect girls’ night, so grab your friends and get ready for some fun.
Show your besties some love with a Galentine’s Day party. Set the mood with Color Pop kits in shades of pink and red, and create a fun photo app with a customized “XOXO” banner.
Add fun heart-shaped plates accented with gold to elevate the theme further.
What you’ll need to create this look:
Banner ideas:
XOXO
LOVE
BFFS FOREVER
Patriotic Summer Celebrations
Don’t the colors of a Bomb Pop just scream “summertime”? Deep red and vibrant blue make for a festive Fourth of July, summer barbecue or Olympics-themed party when the weather heats up and the party heads outdoors.
Host a festive Fourth of July picnic or Memorial Day gathering with Color Pop kits in red and blue.
Center a serving arrangement around a star-shaped plate from our Premium Kit.
What you’ll need to create this look:
Banner ideas:
STARS STRIPES
HAPPY FOURTH
GOD BLESS THE US
Blue Birthday Bash
Celebrating someone who loves surprises? Blow them away with an all-out bash in shades of aqua and gold. This one’s especially great for those big birthdays (you know the ones).
Make their milestone year more memorable with bright blues and glints of gold that make brilliant backgrounds for birthdays.
Mix and match Basic and Premium kits for party decorations that make a statement.
Banner ideas:
BEST YEAR YET
HAPPY HAPPY
ITS YOUR YEAR
For a slightly bolder take on a blue birthday, go for the Cool Ombre Basic Kit and the Cool Ombre Decor Kit.
The dark blue in the Cool Ombre Stripe kits is simply stunning, with shades of turquoise and seafoam green to compliment it.
Get creative with the elements in the Color Pop Decor Kits! You can use the oversized confetti for anything from streamers to cake decorations.
Make the guest of honor feel extra loved with a personalized cake topper! With paper straws and just a few craft supplies, you can pull this off. Get step-by-step instructions for a custom cake topper here.
Go Bright or Go Home
Who doesn’t smile when they see a rainbow? The best part of decorating for a rainbow party is that there aren’t many rules: Every color under the sun is fair game!
When you’ve got something big to celebrate, mix and match all the colors for maximum cheer.
Try it for an engagement party, a co-worker’s promotion or a Pride Month celebration!
What you’ll need to create this look:
Banner ideas:
YAY YOU
HAPPY U DAY
WTG <NAME>
Picnic Party Time
Picnics aren’t just for the park. Throw a picnic party with hues of red, orange, pink and yellow, and add some pizzazz with individual charcuterie snack cups.
Brighten up a backyard picnic with this fresh party decoration idea. With rich red, sweet pink and warm orange and yellow hues, your friends will feel like they’re surrounded by summertime.
Lean in to the picnic vibes with individual “charcuperies” for each of your guests.
Banner ideas:
YAY SUMMER
HOT STUFF
GOOD VIBES
Under the Sea Splash
Deep blue, aquamarine and sea green gradients make for a perfect ocean-themed celebration. Whether you’re squeezing in one last summer bash, or making a little mermaid’s wish come true, when you combine Color Pop kits, the options are endless.
Try these party decoration ideas to celebrate the friend who loves mermaids, beach vacations or pool parties. Extra-large confetti streamers make a shimmery photo backdrop when hung against a wall. Here’s how to make your own!
Create a deep blue and bright teal tablescape with this party pack and add shells or pearlescent accents. A pretty mermaid card is the perfect touch to show the guest of honor how much you care.
What you’ll need to create this look:
2 Cool Ombre Decor Kits (for the extra paper fans)
2 Aqua and Gold Decor Kits (for the extra paper fans)
Banner ideas:
MAKE A SPLASH
HOT DAYS COOL PALS
EVERYBODY CHILL
Happy Hanukkah or Chag Pesach Sameach
Host a Hanukkah gathering or Passover feast with flair by combining a few shades of blue and hints of gold. Colorful fans on the wall and confetti on the table will make the holiday extra memorable.
Make your next family holiday gathering special with colorful confetti, paper fans and banners.
No matter how many you’re serving, this blue ombre party pack makes it easy to host a Hanukkah get-together or set up a Passover kids’ table.
What you’ll need to create this look:
2 Cool Ombre Decor Kits (for more paper fans and an extra table runner—we pasted two together for extra length)
Banner ideas:
CHAG SAMEACH
FULL PLATES HAPPY HEARTS
PEACE LOVE BLESSINGS
Bespoke Baby Shower
There’s nothing basic about this blue decor. Teal and touches of gold make these decor party packs the perfect ingredient for a beautiful baby shower.
Creating a pretty pastel color story is a simple way to elevate your next baby shower, perfect for the sweetness baby brings.
Oversized confetti streamers suspended from the ceiling add a little wonder and whimsy to your party decorations.
A table full of bite-sized treats calls for plates and napkins that make sure everyone enjoys the spread, but adds elegance to your event.
What you’ll need to create this look:
Banner ideas:
HELLO BABY
SO SWEET
BABY LOVE
Sweet Summer Social
Don’t be afraid to make your Color Pop party decor your own. The summery colors in these kits lend themselves to an adorable fruit-themed get together, and we couldn’t resist a DIY opportunity.
We took fruit as our inspo for party decoration ideas that work for so many occasions: baby showers, engagements, barbecues and any-day hang outs.
Make it festive with bright pink, orange, red and yellow decor, and add to the theme with our tips for DIY fruit fans.
What you’ll need to create this look:
3 Pink and Gold Decor Kits (for the table runner and extra fans)
Banner ideas:
LIFE IS SWEET
YOU DESERVE GOODNESS
FUN IN THE SUN
Summer Sunset Soiree
The soft colors of the setting sun are an unexpected color palette for your next party. Lean into the theme by making your guests feel like they’ve stepped into a desert full of blooming cacti with pink, green and orange shades.
Warm colors and cool people…they’re all you need to turn an ordinary evening into a whole vibe. Start with a bundle of red, pink, orange and yellow decor.
Drop in succulents as accents—you can use your own precious plants, our pop-up versions or paint markers and some green balloons.
What you’ll need to create this look:
2 Warm Ombre Decor Kits (for extra fans)
Banner ideas:
GOOD TIMES BEST FRIENDS
CHEERS
HAPPY TOGETHER
There are so many themes and party ideas you can pull off with just a Color Pop kit. We hope these ideas help you get inspired.
Throwing a party based on one of the themes we shared above? Using a Color Pop kit to decorate a party of your own? Let us know! Share with us by tagging @HallmarkStores.
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