DIY Rainbow Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Create a beautiful and clever focal point at your next rainbow-themed party or playdate. This DIY backdrop is the perfect touch to a rainbow party.

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start creating this colorful backdrop by hanging a strip of Fadeless® Clouds and Sky Art Paper Roll to your wall.

Create your rainbow by cutting a 24″ piece off of each Tulle Roll. Fold the tulle pieces in half and twist, then apply to the cloud paper in a rainbow shape and pattern with hot glue. Don’t worry if the strands aren’t even at the ends, they will be covered up in Step 3. Start with the Red Tulle Roll, followed by the Orange Tulle Roll, the Green Tulle Roll, the Light Blue Tulle Roll, the Purple Tulle Roll, the Pink Tulle Rolland the Hot Pink Tulle Roll.

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Now, add the clouds from the You Are My Sunshine Tissue Balls and Clouds set to the bottom of each rainbow end. Then, add light blue Awesome Self Adhesive Buttons to the cloud for a playful touch.

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Arrange the Awesome Self Adhesive Buttons in colors beneath the tulle spelling out the word rainbow.

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 3 part 1
DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 3 part 2
Step
4

Display our Marshmallow Rainbow Cereal Bar Recipe on your dessert bar. We added extra Awesome Self Adhesive Buttons to our cake plate for a fun look!

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Line your snack station with a Rainbow Plastic Tablecloth Roll. Don’t forget to serve up some yummy drinks for your thirsty artists in the cutest Rainbow Molded Cups ever!

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 5
Step
6

Consider including some yummy Gumballs on Paint PalettesRainbow Paper Cups filled with popcorn and Rainbow Square Paper Dessert Plates for snacking!

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 6
Step
7

Add a few extra sun honeycombs from the You Are My Sunshine Tissue Balls and Clouds set for an extra pop of color to the table!

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 7
Step
8

Looking for more rainbow-inspired ideas? Be sure to check out our Rainbow Crafting PlaydateDIY Rainbow Art CenterpieceDIY No Mess Canvas Art Project and Marshmallow Rainbow Cereal Bar Recipe!

DIY Rainbow Backdrop step 8

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