We’ve all dreamed about what it must be like to attend the Oscars—to be primped and pampered and dressed in a designer gown, to see the world’s favorite movie stars in the flesh, and to sip champagne with the best of them. Unfortunately, for most of us, this will never be a reality. But fret not! This year, bring the glamour straight into your own home by hosting an Oscars viewing party! We came up with a few easy DIY projects that are definitely award winners.
Photography: Natalie Franke
Calligraphy: A Fabulous Fete
Styling: Caitlin Moran for Glitter Guide
Glasses, Dishes, & Accessories: Cin Cin Vintage
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Set up a simple buffet with salty & sweet treats for guests to munch on before dinner and signature drinks. Champagne cupcakes, truffled popcorn, and macarons are always festive crowd-pleasers.
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Toss fresh popped corn with truffle oil & sea salt for a decadent treat. To make your own paper holders, simply cut a sturdy piece of paper to measure 7 1/2 X 11″. Twist into a cone shape and tape!
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Use delicate glassware to hold cookies. Add a golden touch by spraying macarons with an edible metallic finish and topping with edible glitter!
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Allow guests to mix their own signature drinks. Try a champagne bar and use recipe cards to guide guests.
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Try 3 drinks that use similar ingredients—like a Classic Champagne Cocktail, Rosemary Gin Fizz, and French75.
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Let your guests dress their drinks with festive swizzle sticks and paper straws.
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Print Oscar ballots online and see who racks up the most awards! You can download the ballot we used from Good Housekeeping here.
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Edible gold stars add a fun touch to simple cupcakes.
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We kept the tablescape simple with white linens and dishes, and we scattered gold star cut-outs and movie tickets down the center.
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For the seating cards, we used small trophies from the dollar store and spray-painted the tickets gold. We attached them with mini clothespins we covered in gold glitter!
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