Celebrate another year in style with preppy birthday decorations from Hobby Lobby! For a preppy birthday party, you’ll want to incorporate checkered patterns, happy face decorations, and pastel colors to create the ultimate preppy aesthetic. Throw in some sparkly accent pieces or groovy flowers for a fun retro twist. The key to this theme is to keep it colorful with a combination of pastel and bright colors. You can’t go wrong with pink, yellow, and purple! Now that you have established the party’s academia aesthetic, let’s get decorating! Make the birthday girl feel special by displaying a cheerful happy birthday banner surrounded by beautiful balloons. Stage an inviting table setting for guests to enjoy delicious snacks. Place the snacks on top of a checkered tablecloth to set the mood, then arrange dessert plates next to your favorite cutlery for the perfect presentation. Create a focal point by placing your desserts in the center of the table. Top those sweet treats off with a charming cupcake topper that has adorable varsity icons, and complete your setup by fanning out beautiful paper napkins. With your guests fully fed, keep them entertained by setting out a fun activity like decorating your own makeup bag! Set out preppy patches with cute smiley faces, rainbows, and lightning bolt designs on them. Sew or stick the patches on the bag for a personalized craft that guests can take home. For another fun activity, create a DIY photo backdrop to capture memories! Twist colorful streamers together, hang them up, add balloons, and strike a pose. Before your guests head out the door, hand them a party favor full of their favorite slap bracelets, stickers, and temporary tattoos! Place these goodies inside a decorative treat bag for extra flair. Transform your next event with this preppy party theme!