You Are My Sunshine Cloud and Raindrop Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Woolery
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Create an adorable DIY Cloud and Raindrop Backdrop for a you are my sunshine baby shower or birthday party. This is an easy and cute party backdrop!

Project Time
75 to 85 min
Difficulty
Experienced
Step
1

Use the 3-inch heart punch to cut out what will be your raindrops. You could also use a 2 inch punch for smaller raindrops. These are found at your local craft store.

You Are My Sunshine Cloud and Raindrop Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Tape the fishing line to the back of your clouds. Use glue dots then a strip of tape over the top. Hang your clouds and sun on the wall using the glue dots. It is easier to get your raindrops on when it is hanging.

You Are My Sunshine Cloud and Raindrop Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Fold your heart in half then open up and add two glue dots to each heart.

Step
4

Fold your heart in half over the fishing line to create a raindrop shape.

Step
5

Repeat this until your fishing line is full of raindrops. I taped the bottom of the fishing line to the wall so the lines of raindrops would hang straight.

Be sure to check out the entire You Are My Sunshine Baby ShowerDIY Diaper Cake, and the delicious and easy Lemon Mousse Recipe.

You Are My Sunshine Cloud and Raindrop Backdrop step 5

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