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The Best Party Supplies to Buy at Dollar Tree (and which ones to skip!)

While I’m not a party animal by any stretch, I like to host a nice gathering every once in a while (like the Kate Spade-inspired birthday party I threw my mom and the Secret Garden baby shower I threw my sister-in-law).  Because I believe you can throw an awesome party on a small budget (see my tips here), I thought I should share my thoughts on the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree (one of my favorite stores for budget-friendly finds (on craft supplies, especially)), and what to avoid!  If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Budget-friendly party supplies are an important part of any party, because the more you save on these items, the more money you’ll have for really important things like food and beverages!

Serving Trays and Serving Utensils

If you need disposable serving items for the party you’re hosting, definitely get them at Dollar Tree.  They have high-quality and sturdy trays in clear plastic, colors, and silver finish.  They also have large serving utensils, both disposable and not, which I learned at Thanksgiving you can never have enough of!  If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

I love those silver trays for craft projects, too, like the Chalkboard Wreath I created last fall!

I’ll warn you that I do not love Dollar Tree’s plastic utensils, however!  In my opinion, they’re pretty flimsy (ESPECIALLY the colored utensils), and don’t work well.  I would not recommend those for your party.  If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Candles

If you plan to add a little ambiance to your party and need candles, get your tealights, votives and tapers at Dollar Tree!  They come in multi-packs, making them very affordable.

Dollar Tree also has a wide selection of battery-operated flameless candles, but those aren’t my favorite.  They’ll do in a pinch, but I find that the batteries don’t last long and they sometimes have a strange color “flame.”  If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Dollar Tree also has candles in the shapes of numbers if you need that for a birthday cake!

Party Planner Pro is a digital party planning tool that will help you stay on track and organized while planning any party!

Favor Bags / Gift Bags

Ever since I discovered Dollar Tree’s gift bags, I haven’t purchased one elsewhere.  They have SO many colors and designs that you’ll definitely find something you like.  I love to use their solid color bags as party favor bags for kids parties, and embellish them with stickers or ribbon that fits the theme of the party.  Because the solid bags come in multi-packs, they’re very kind to your party budget!If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Helium Balloons

If you need helium balloons for your celebration, this is the place to get them.  Typically, helium balloons cost around $4 at party stores, but they’re just a dollar at Dollar Tree! (UPDATE (as of May 2019): apparently there is worldwide helium shortage right now, and neither Dollar Tree nor Party City has helium to fill balloons!  So check this out with your local Dollar Tree prior to heading out for balloons!)   

If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

I even like to buy the plain mylar balloons and decorate with stickers or washi tape.  That way you can really personalize the look to fit your theme or decor, like I did for my mom’s Kate Spade party!If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Vases

If vases for centerpieces or party decor are on your list, Dollar Tree is the place to get them!  They have so many shapes and sizes of plain glass vases that you’re bound to find what you need.  If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Streamers

Streamers are such a fun party supply because you can do so many things with them, in addition to hanging them from the walls!  Search for crepe paper streamer ideas on Pinterest and you’ll be blown away!  Streamers come in 2-packs at Dollar Tree, making them very affordable.  If you're planning a party, you need to see this list of the best party supplies to buy at Dollar Tree! Not only does it tell you what to buy to save money, it tells you what to skip! It's a must have for any party planning! #dollartree #partydecor

Any party I host would not be properly planned without a trip to Dollar Tree.  I can always get a lot crossed off my shopping list and at a great price!

If you have any items you think should be added to my list, please let me know in the comments below!  I’d love to hear from you.

-Bre

You Might Also Like This Favorite Dollar Store DIY Home Decor Projects Post!  These DIY dollar store decor ideas are awesome! Who knew it was so easy to decorate with dollar store items so easily!

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    I’ve already bookmarked this! I finally ventured into our local Dollar Tree last year and I don’t know why it took me so long – I noticed they had a good selection of party items! Definitely need to remember this in the future 🙂

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    • Bre says

      Oh my gosh, Emily!!! I can’t believe you’re still a Dollar Tree newbie! It is definitely one of my favorite places! And yes, in the years to come when you start hosting lots of birthday parties for your soon-to-arrive bundle, you will be happy to save all the $$ you can on party supplies! 🙂

  2. Debi says

    I am new to crafting, my daughter got me a cricut for Christmas. Today i thought i would open it up and customizea white onesie for my grand baby. I cut the vinyl and put the transfer tape on and placed out on the onesie. My problem is the letters stay on the tape not the onesie. What am i doing wrong? Maybe wrong vinyl or transfer tape

    Reply

    • Bre says

      Hi, Debi! So fun! I would suggest you Google how to use heat transfer vinyl for some awesome tutorials on how to do this! There is a special type of vinyl you’ll use for clothing and I can’t remember if it uses transfer tape or not. So you might have been using the wrong type of vinyl. I don’t do too much with vinyl, but there’s a blog called Silhouette School that has tons of tutorials! And I’m sure the Cricut blog is a great resource, too! Good luck with your projects! Once you get the hang of it, I’m sure you’ll have a blast!

    • Felicia says

      Hi Bre,
      You want to buy the HTV vinyl. Heat transfer vinyl
      is placed faced down on your mat and you will select
      Mirror when cutting it out. Peel away the vinyl that you
      won’t be using, and you have your design already on
      The transfer paper.
      A great place to purchase your vinyl is 651vinyl.com
      They are fast to ship out your order to you!!!
      Happy crafting,
      Felicia

  3. a8256 says

    Hi, you haven’t mentioned whether the balloons at Dollar Tree are comparable to the ones found at more expensive party stores. There are usually packs of 10-12 balloons available for a dollar. I know that some cheaper balloons tend to break easily, etc, and wanted to know if the DollarTree ones do, too. Thanks in advance!

    P.S. I loved your post, and have bookmarked it!

    Reply

    • Bre says

      Hello! Sorry for my delayed reply; I have been swamped with family and holiday obligations! Anyway, great question! I have purchased those balloons before and think they are just fine! However, I have never filled them with helium so I’m not sure if they would perform differently when filled in that way. Thank you!

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