Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Decorate for your little one's first birthday with this easy DIY woodland party backdrop. The shiplap paper roll makes it so easy to whip this DIY up in no time.  It's totally perfect for a gender neutral celebration with soft colors and cute characters! Girl or boy, this birthday buddy will love the theme, and your pictures will turn out adorable!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Following the line, cut out three planks from the Fadeless® White Shiplap Bulletin Board Paper Roll in lengths long enough for your backdrop.

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 1
Step
2

To create a birch branch, cut by hand several "tree notches" from brown paper from the American Crafts Earthtones Cardstock Variety Pack. Attach them to the tree trunks with Double-Sided Tape.

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Hang the tree trunks on the wall with double-sided tape.

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Cut a "V" shaped branch from scrapbook paper and trim pieces of the leaf garland included in the Woodland Party 1st Birthday Decorating Kit.

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Attach the branch and leaves to the wall with double-sided tape.

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 5
Step
8

Hang Woodland Party Mylar Balloons on both sides of the chandelier.

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 8
Step
9

Decorate your party table and you're all set! Be sure to see my Wild One First Birthday Party to see all the details!

Woodland First Birthday Party Backdrop step 9

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