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DIY Elmo Party: Dessert Table

January 10, 2013 By Holly 7 Comments Filed Under: Celebrate, Elmo's World Party

You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

1. Clear off the counter!

You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

2. Hang a fun piece of fabric as a backdrop behind the table or counter.
You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

3. Hang balloons from the ceiling over the dessert table. We found these polka-dotted balloons at Hobby Lobby, and added a marble to make them hang down straight.

You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

4. Use colorful dishes and trays for food and desserts. We made a cupcake stand using plates and mugs in our red & blue colors.

You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

5. Hang up a birthday banner and you’re done! Now you are ready to set out your food and let the party begin!

You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

You can create a simple, cost-effective dessert table for your party anywhere with these 5 simple steps! We set up this Elmo party on a kitchen island.

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  1. 1

    candy says

    March 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    I would never have thought hanging that fun cover would make such a difference. Anybody could do this and have it turn out great.

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    MIchelle says

    March 17, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    It all came together really, really well! You did a fantastic job! Elmo would be very proud.

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  3. 3

    Tricia says

    March 17, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    What a great idea! I would never have thought of hanging the backdrop like you did. I always think of doing the backdrop against a wall instead of floating like that. Very creative! The whole setup looks great.

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  4. 4

    CHristina shoemaker says

    March 17, 2017 at 11:56 AM

    This is adorable! I love how you hung the background to bring it all together!

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  5. 5

    Kristin says

    March 18, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    This is so cute!! We have some elmo fans in our house. I’ll keep this in mind for our next party!

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  6. 6

    Jennifer corter says

    March 19, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    Wow, it looks incredible! I love it! You did an awesome job!

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    Danielle says

    March 20, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    Love it! Party posts are my fav. 😉 What a cool idea about hanging up a piece of fabric!

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