DIY Bird-Themed Party Centerpiece

3 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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An adorable spring-themed party simply must have a darling centerpiece to greet guests as they sit the day’s festivities! Putting together a unique centerpiece can be easier than it seems with our simple step-by-step tutorial! We blend a whimsical mix of natural elements, adorable birds and colorful details to create this pretty and pastel party centerpiece.

Project Time
80 to 90 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

To begin the bird themed centerpiece, paint six DIY Ceramic Bird Planters with the light Blue Craft Paintusing a fine Paintbrush. Allow the paint on the ceramic birds to completely dry before moving on to the next step.

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Step
2

After the paint on the DIY Ceramic Bird Planters has dried, add Hot Glue to the bases and secure them to White Candle Holders. Allow the glue to dry before moving them around.

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Step
3

Remove a few roses from the Pink Rose Pomander Ball and add one to each DIY Ceramic Bird Planter. Then, place a themed 1st Tweet Birthday Cupcake Pick in the center of each flower.

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Step
4

Next, assemble two of the DIY Unfinished Birdhouses per the directions that came with them and apply a coat or two of lavender spray paint to each birdhouse. Alow the spray paint to fully dry before moving on to the next step.

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Step
5

Now that the bird houses are completely dry it’s time to add some springy details. Collect six pieces of the pink flower 1st Tweet Party Confetti and 1 bird per birdhouse. Using a few dots of hot glue, adhere the pink flower confetti to the roof and the bird to the front of both birdhouses.

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Step
6

Then, apply a white coat of spray paint to the clear Clear Cupcake Stands.

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Step
7

Add a few beads of Hot Glue under the base and glue the birdhouses to the white painted Clear Cupcake Stands. Allow the glue to dry to ensure they adhere fully.

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Step
8

Gather up your letters and trace them onto the back of yellow polka dotted Pastel Paper, then, using a pair of scissors, carefully trim the traced letters out of the pastel paper and adhere them to the wooden letters with a bit of glue. Add some Confetti details to each letter for a fun, coordinating pop of color.

DIY Bird-Themed Party Centerpiece step 8
Step
9

Apply a coat of white spray paint to the DIY Unfinished Wood Planter Box for a clean and bright pop of white. Once the paint has dried on the flower box, place a few faux roses from the Pink Rose Pomander Ball in the center and add a 1st Tweet Birthday Cup to play off of the theme.

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Step
10

Lastly, arrange your centerpiece accordingly and dazzle guests with your beautiful spring-inspired bird centerpiece!

Looking for more first birthday ideas? Be sure to check out our DIY Flower Pot Place Card Holder, our Birds Nest Cupcake Recipe and our Bird-Themed First Birthday Party!

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