DIY Mugshot Photo Booth

2 min read September 14, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Every police themed birthday party needs a DIY mugshot backdrop and robber photo booth props! Capture memories at your child's next birthday party with this easy DIY party activity. Be sure to download the FREE photo booth props here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Hang the Black and White Stripe Paper Roll onto your wall using Reusable Poster Tack.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 1
Step
2

Next, spell out MUGSHOTS from the Black Bulletin Letters. Apply Double-Side Foam Tape to the back of each letter to hang.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 2
Step
3

Line up the letters at the top of the paper.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 3
Step
4

Add a few numbers on the left hand side, spacing them between the stripes to create the height markers.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 4
Step
5

Download the free Robber Photo Booth Props then print them on White Cardstock. Cut out each prop with scissors.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 5
Step
6

Attach the Bamboo Skewers to the back of the props with Hot Glue.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 6
Step
7

Add them to the Police Photo Booth Props for your guests to enjoy.

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 7
Step
8

Capture memories and snap photos of your guests posing in front of the mugshot backdrop and the props.

See the whole Police Themed Birthday Party including how to make your own DIY Police Station Party Backdrop and a Money Bag Piñata!

DIY Mugshot Photo Booth step 8

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