Bring on the bright colors, piñatas, and birthday fun! My “Birthday Fiesta!” Celebration Tree was created for my sister’s birthday using colorful party decorations, mini tequila bottles, margarita ornaments, papel picado, and plenty of festive ribbon.
Because she did not want to spend much money on decorations we purchased lightweight party supplies that were on sale that easily turned into ornaments with ribbon, floral wire, or ornament hooks. The pink/silver mesh I found a few months ago at a dollar store and it gives the tree a little birthday sparkle. The colorful floral bow(that I had from a different tree) ties everything together at the top.
This is an easy theme to personalize. Replace the tequila decorations with other birthday items or signs to make the tree work for your celebration. After my sister’s birthday, many of the decorations will be reused for a Día de los Muertos gathering, a Cinco de Mayo party, and celebrating Mexican Independence Day.
Shopping List
| Item | Suggested Quantity | How to Use It | Retailer | Product Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Fiesta, Siesta, Tequila, Repeat” bottle signs or printables | 4–5 signs | Use these as the main focal pieces. Print and mount similar designs on lightweight cardstock or foam board, then add ribbon loops. | Etsy | Shop Here |
| Mini tequila-bottle ornaments | 4–6 ornaments | Scatter these between the larger signs to repeat the tequila theme without overcrowding the tree. | Amazon | Shop Here |
| Colorful mini donkey piñatas | 3–5 piñatas | Add thin ribbon or ornament hooks and place them at different heights for bright pops of color. | Walmart | Shop Here |
| Colorful papel picado banner | 1 banner set | Separate several banner panels and hang them individually as lightweight ornaments. | Walmart | Shop Here |
| Margarita-glass ornaments | 2–4 ornaments | Tuck these near the tequila signs to continue the party-drink theme. | Amazon | Shop Here |
| Mini colorful sombreros | 1 small package | Add hanging loops to a few hats and save the extras for decorating the birthday table or using as party favors. | Amazon | Shop Here |
| Silver deco mesh | 1–2 rolls | Wrap it loosely around the tree in wide waves, leaving enough open space for the colorful decorations. | Craft Outlet | Shop Here |
| Bright floral wired ribbon | 1 roll | Use it in the topper, mixed with hot-pink and yellow ribbon for a bold fiesta bow. | Craft Outlet | Shop Here |
| Hot-pink and yellow wired ribbon | 1 roll of each color | Mix short loops and tails into the floral topper to carry the bright colors throughout the tree. | Craft Outlet | Shop Here |
| Ornament hooks, floral wire, or chenille stems | 1 package | Use these to turn lightweight party decorations into ornaments and to secure the bow and mesh. | Walmart | Shop Here |