DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop

2 min read September 14, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Set the stage for your next baby shower fiesta with this fun and vibrant DIY Taco Bout A Baby Backdrop. Crafted with DIY Fringe Paper Lanterns and bright balloons, this backdrop is sure to impress guests!

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Fold several lengths of the streamers and cut about 3/4 the way up to create fringe. You will do this for each color.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Starting from the bottom of the lantern, adhere rows of the streamers to the paper lantern with hot glue. Overlapping the fringe as you go, cover the whole lantern.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 2 part 1
DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 2 part 2
Step
3

Blow up balloons in a variety of colors. Tie the balloons and paper lanterns to fishing line and bunch them together to make a garland.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Fold several lengths of the streamers. Cut about on both sides to create fringe. You will do this for each color.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 4 part 1
DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 4 part 2
Step
5

Hot glue the fringe streamers to the end of the paper lantern to create a long tail.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 5
Step
6

Next, inflate the Gold Iesta Taco Bout A Baby Mylar Balloon Banner and hang it on the included string, dividing it into three segments. Hang each word along the garland attaching the string to the paper lanterns with hot glue.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 6
Step
7

Set up your fiesta dessert table and you're all ready to celebrate!

Be sure to see the entire Fiesta Baby Shower along with tutorials to make a DIY Cactus Guest Book Sign and delicious Cactus Salsa Recipe.

DIY Fiesta Baby Shower Backdrop step 7

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