Homemade Western Party Decorations

If you are hosting a Western-themed party, use authentic decor details, such as rope accents and cactus plants. Make the decorations yourself so that you can customize the look and create one-of-a-kind pieces. To save money, make decorations that also can serve as party favors; guests will love taking home a personal present at the end of the soiree. A Western theme will appeal to people of all ages, and it will enhance a variety of party types, from birthdays to Halloween bashes. Does this Spark an idea?

Western Signs

Set an authentic tone for your party by decorating with Old West-inspired signs. Buy vintage-looking, off-white parchment paper for printing. Make wanted signs featuring the party honorees name and images. Separate party areas by making saloon and O.K. Corral signs and posting them on doors and at entrances.

Bandanna Details

Rustle up some cowboy spirit by decorating your party with bandanna details. Set the buffet or dinner table with paisley-patterned place mats. Choose mats in vibrant colors, such as red, orange, green and yellow. To make a tablecloth, sew several bandannas together; use several different colors for a patchwork effect. You also can roll silverware in individual bandannas, in place of cloth napkins.

Boot Centerpiece

Buy a ceramic, boot-shaped vase or dcor item to hold a floral arrangement. Use hand-picked wildflowers and greenery to create a rustic-looking bouquet. You also can use daisies or sunflowers for a fresh look. Place the arrangement into the boot and use it as a table centerpiece.

Straw Bale Seats

For a rustic look, make small tables and seats out of hay bales. Buy bales held together with twine. To use the bales as seating options, cover them with casual-looking cushions featuring paisley or red gingham-checked patterns. Create side or snack tables by stacking two bales and covering them with blue chambray cloth.

Cactus Place Cards

Use miniature cactus plants as place cards. Buy small plants in rustic terracotta pots. Make cards featuring guests names and prop them against the pots. Decorate the cards with Western-inspired stickers, such as lassos and cowboy boot shapes. Guests can take the cactus plants home as party favors.

Rope Decor

Use rope to decorate a Western-themed party. Create a lasso shape out of the rope and hang it on the wall. You also can wrap rope around table legs and stair railings.