DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Creating a backdrop for your Arabian Nights dessert table has never been easier! Painted faux flowers paired with a large gold Arabian Palace Cardboard stand up are sure to wow guests. This backdrop is great for any milestone birthday party or grand event!

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Apply a coat of spray paint to the Faux Flowers to match your party theme. For this display, we painted three flowers of each size in purple, hot pink and orange. Be sure to let your flowers dry before moving or touching them.

DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 1 part 1
DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 1 part 2
Step
2

While the flowers dry, hang up the Magenta Fadeless Paper from a backdrop stand using clamps. You can also adhere the paper to your wall if don't have a backdrop stand; simply use heavy-duty removable mounting strips.

DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Next, attach the Faux Flowers to the backdrop using Glue Dots.

DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Arrange the flowers in a cascading formation, alternating between colors and sizes. Assemble the Arabian Nights Palace Silhouette Cardboard Stand-Up and place it on top of a table in front of the backdrop.

DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 4 part 1
DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 4 part 2
Step
5

Display your favorite desserts and treats for guests to enjoy and you're all set to party!

See how we set this backdrop up at our Arabian Nights 40th Birthday Party and incorporated DIY Genie Bottles and DIY Tabletop Lanterns.

DIY Arabian Nights Dessert Table Backdrop step 5

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