Neon Rad Grad Photo Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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Let's hit rewind to a totally awesome time and celebrate the class of 2021 with an 80s inspired Rad Grad Balloon Garland Backdrop and Photo Booth. This rad backdrop is easy to make and will instantly add a pop of color to your retro celebration!

 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start by blowing up the balloons from the Luau Balloon Garland Kit as well as the Pink Balloon Garland. Next, you will add the balloons to the 25-Foot Balloon Decorating Strip.

Neon Rad Grad Photo Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Use glue dots or clear string to attach the Boom Box Party Favor Boxes throughout the garland.

Neon Rad Grad Photo Backdrop step 2
Step
3

You'll obviously need some cassette tapes to go with your totally awesome boom boxes! Cut the cover off of the Cassette Shaped Notebooks and use glue dots to attach them to the balloon garland.

Neon Rad Grad Photo Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Layer the balloon garland over the Birthday Confetti Tablecloth along with "RAD GRAD" letter balloons and some Congrats Girl Grad Party Paper Fans to complete this colorful and totally awesome backdrop. Don't forget to include props from the Congrats Grad Party Photo Booth Props and a Polaroid camera so you can use this awesome backdrop as a photo booth too!

See the full 80s Inspired Graduation Party as well as the step-by-step tutorials to make your own Mix Tape Candy Bar Favors and a DIY Boom Box Guest Book!

Neon Rad Grad Photo Backdrop step 4

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