DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop

2 min read September 14, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Nothing transforms your Super Mario party into a real life version of the game like a themed backdrop. With this DIY project your guests will feel like they stepped out of reality and right into their favorite game! With classic images, concepts from the game ,and life-sized details, this DIY project will take your party to the next level!

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start by hanging cloud paper on your backdrop wall and secure it in place with a bit of scotch tape.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Next trim two 20 inch by 8 inch pieces of brick paper and adhere them to the backdrop paper.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 2
Step
3

In the center of one of the bricks, add a yellow square paper dessert plate. Add a free hand question mark cut from foam sheets and draw small black circles with a Sharpie Marker in each corner of the paper plate.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 3 part 1
DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 3 part 2
Step
4

Add a thin strip of brick paper vertically to create brick dividers.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Using white paper cut out cloud shapes, adding two elongated eyes with a Sharpie Marker.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 5
Step
6

Cut out a vine from lime green plates and place it above a brick heading into another cloud.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 6 part 1
DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 6 part 2
Step
7

Trim a few characters from a Super Mario themed table cloth and adhere them to the backdrop with a glue stick.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 7 part 1
DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 7 part 2
Step
8

Draw line eyes on star erasers and hot glue them throughout the backdrop.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 8
Step
9

Cut out several circles and thick lines from a metallic gold paper plate. Adhere the lines to the center of the circles to create coins and place them throughout the backdrop.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 9 part 1
DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 9 part 2
Step
10

At the base of the backdrop cut out a variety of hill shapes from foam sheets in multiple colors to create the scenes from the Super Mario levels.

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 10
Step
11

Using the same foam sheets cut out a mushroom shape, the top in red and the bottom in white. Don't forget to add the spots!



DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 11 part 1
DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 11 part 2
Step
12

Be sure to check out the whole Super Mario Party, DIY Centerpiece and Toadstool Pops!

DIY Super Mario Party Backdrop step 12

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