DIY Army Birthday Party Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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When you are preparing for an amazing army themed birthday party, the centerpiece has to be as awesome as your little soldier is! Creating a cool, camouflage marquee centerpiece can be a cinch with a few simple party supplies and some impressive Army themed gear! We incorporated plenty of camo detailing, marquee lighting, loads of sweet treats and of course some Army logo party supplies to create the perfect centerpiece for your Army Party!

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Start by spray painting the marquee letters gold, making sure to first remove the traceable cardboard letter. Allow the letters to dry completely.

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Step
2

While the paint on the letters is drying, use the cardboard tracing element that comes with each letter to trace the shape of the letters on to the camouflage table cloth using a sharpie marker. Using a pair of scissors, cut out each letter.

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Step
3

Now that the marquee letters are completely dry, insert the cut out letter shapes into the inside of each letter and secure into place with glue dots or tape.

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Step
4

Line the decorative letters up in the center of your party table.

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Step
5

Next, begin to decorate the second portion of the centerpiece by adhering a star decoration to the front of a gold candy bucket using hot glue.

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Step
6

Next, fill the very base of the bucket with camouflage napkins.

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Step
7

Remove the signage portion of an army hanging decor piece and adhere it to a paper straw using a bit of hot glue.

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Step
8

Insert the paper straw-sign element into the center of the bucket. Now, fill the bucket to the brim with a mix of green and black candies to complete the look.

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Step
9

Repeat the steps for the bucket portion of the centerpiece so that you create two. Place one bucket at each end of the ARMY letters going down the center of your table and enjoy!

Check out other elements from the army themed birthday party such as this DIY Army Trench Backdrop!

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