Creating a backdrop for a party is great way to set the scene and tone of your event, while adding in some creative and fabulous eye candy as well! In our recent Mad Hatter Inspired Bridal Shower, we were drawn to both natural, rustic elements along with some more glamorous, vintage pieces of décor and wanted to use both those elements in the backdrop for the party. With a few rolls of moss, tea party themed décor and a Free Mad Hatter Printable, this backdrop came together faster than you can say curious and curiouser!
Begin by lining the 2 pieces of foam core side by side (long end to long end). Wrap the seams in 3 to 4 layers of packing tape. They should be bound tightly together.
Unravel two Moss Table Runnersand lay them across the foam core backing horizontally. Trim all but about 2 to 3 inches of the Moss Table Runner on all sides. Adhere the Moss Table Runners using your Hot Glue Gun. Make sure to press firmly on the moss as you are gluing so it fully adheres to the foam core.
Tape or hot glue the Free Mad Hatter Printable to the Antique Picture Frame Cut Out. We used the smallest, rectangular frame for our backdrop. Hot Glue it to the center of the moss-covered backdrop.
Next, take a dry Paint Brush and add a thin layer of Mod Podge to any portion of the Faux Flowers you would like to make gold.
Place a portion of the Gold Foil Leaf Sheetson the Mod Podge Flowers. Allow to dry. Take another clean, dry Paint Brush and brush away any excess gold foil. Hot Glue the Faux Flowers to the backdrop. We used both Small and Extra Small Flowers and placed them in the corners of the backdrop.
Add a thing strip of Hot Glue to two Key Bottle Openers and glue them on either side of framed printable on the backdrop.
Lastly, Hot Glue any thematic décor to add a bit of mad, tea party whimsy! We added two gold teaspoons, a saucer and two keyholes; all of which we found at our local thrift store!
Hang your backdrop using Command Strips or place it on an Easel if holding your event outdoors! This DIY backdrop was a fun and fabulous way to add a bit of glamorous madness to our fantastical Mad Hatter Tea Party Bridal Shower!