30 DIY Alice in Wonderland Decorations for 2026

30 DIY Alice in Wonderland Decorations

1. “Drink Me” Bottles

Find small glass bottles at a craft store. Fill each bottle with colored water using food coloring.

You can add glitter and glycerin for a sparkly look. For more magic, put tiny LED lights inside.

Tie a small tag with the words “Drink Me” around the neck of each bottle using twine or ribbon.

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2. Playing Card Garlands

You need a few decks of playing cards, a hole punch, and some twine or ribbon.

Punch holes in the top corners of each card. Thread the cards onto the twine.

Hang the garlands across doorways, on tables, or on walls. Using hearts and diamonds cards reminds people of the Queen of Hearts.

3. Cheshire Cat Smile Props

Cut large smile shapes from white cardstock. Make the smiles big and exaggerated.

Use a black marker or paint to outline the teeth and lips. Attach each smile to a wooden stick or dowel.

Place them in jars or vases around the party. Guests can use them as fun photo props.

4. Mad Hatter’s Hat Centerpieces

Buy simple top hats or make your own from black felt and cardboard.

Decorate the hats with colorful ribbons, feathers, and playing cards. Fill the hats with fake flowers or small trinkets.

Put these centerpieces on your tables to add a Wonderland feeling.

5. “This Way, That Way” Signposts

Use wooden planks or sturdy cardboard. Cut them into arrow shapes.

Paint each arrow a bright color. Write playful directions like “This Way,” “That Way,” “Wrong Way,” or “Tea Party.”

Attach the arrows to a tall stake or wooden post. Place it at the entrance or in different spots.

6. Giant Paper Flowers

Make these big flowers with tissue paper or crepe paper. Stack many layers of paper.

Fold and cut the paper into petal shapes. Use floral wire to hold the layers together.

Fluff out the petals to make the flower full. Attach the flowers to long sticks or dowels.

Arrange them around your party space or use them as a photo backdrop.

7. Rabbit Hole Entrance

Build an archway using cardboard or foam board. Make it look like the entrance to a rabbit hole.

Paint it with earthy colors. Add fake grass, moss, and flowers to make it look real.

You can put a small “White Rabbit” sign next to it. Place the archway at the entrance to your party.

8. Queen of Hearts Throne

Use an old chair or armchair. Cover it with red and gold fabric.

Add ribbons and glitter for extra style. Attach heart-shaped decorations to the arms and back.

This throne can be a fun photo spot or a special seat for a guest. Put it in a main area as a focal point.

9. Tea Party Table Setup

Use a long table with chairs that do not match. This creates the eclectic feel of the Mad Hatter’s tea party.

Use teapots, teacups, and saucers in different styles and colors. Scatter playing cards, fake flowers, and small clocks on the table.

Add “Eat Me” and “Drink Me” labels to some dishes for an authentic touch.

10. White Rabbit Pocket Watch

Cut large circles from cardboard. Paint them to look like pocket watches.

Add numbers, clock hands, and chain details with paint or markers. These giant watches can hang from the ceiling or go on walls.

You can also use them as table centerpieces. They remind people of the White Rabbit’s rush.

11. “Drink Me” Bottles

Collect small glass bottles. You can reuse bottles you have at home.

Fill them with colorful liquids using food coloring and water. For glitter, mix glitter and glycerin.

Seal the bottles and tie a “Drink Me” tag to each with twine. Put them around your party or give them as favors.

12. Playing Card Garlands

Gather several decks of playing cards. Old ones work fine.

Punch holes in the top corners of the cards. Thread them onto twine or ribbon.

Drape the garlands across doorways, walls, or tables. This creates a playful atmosphere.

13. Cheshire Cat Smile Props

Cut out large, exaggerated smiles from white cardstock. Color them with bold black lines.

Attach each smile to a wooden dowel or stick. Place them in jars around your venue or near a photo booth.

Guests will love posing with these fun props.

14. Mad Hatter’s Hat Centerpieces

Start with simple top hats from a costume shop. Or make hats from black felt and cardboard.

Decorate the hats with colorful ribbons, feathers, and playing cards. Fill the hats with fake flowers or small trinkets.

Put these hats in the center of each table for a vibrant look.

15. “This Way, That Way” Signposts

Use wooden planks or sturdy cardboard to make arrows. Paint each arrow in bright, cheerful colors.

Write fun phrases like “This Way” and “That Way” on them. Mount the arrows on a tall stake or post.

Place it at the entrance or in different areas of your venue.

16. Giant Paper Flowers

Use colorful tissue paper or crepe paper to make huge flowers in different shapes and colors.

Attach the flowers to long dowels or bamboo sticks to make tall stems.

Arrange them around your party space. They make guests feel like they have shrunk, just like Alice.

17. Rabbit Hole Entrance

Make an archway from cardboard or foam board to look like a rabbit hole.

Paint it with earthy tones. Decorate it with fake grass, moss, and flowers.

Put the archway at the entrance so guests feel they are stepping into a magical world.

18. Queen of Hearts Throne

Take an old chair and give it a royal look. Use red and gold fabric, ribbons, and glitter.

Add heart-shaped decorations to finish the look. This throne can be a photo spot or a special seat.

It brings the Queen of Hearts into your party decor.

19. Tea Party Table Setup

Use a long table with mismatched chairs and tableware. This creates a Mad Hatter-inspired setting.

Decorate the table with teapots and teacups in various styles and colors.

Scatter playing cards, fake flowers, and small clocks on the table.

20. White Rabbit Pocket Watch

Make oversized pocket watch decorations. Use large cardboard circles for the watch faces.

Paint on the numbers, clock hands, and chain details. Hang these watches around your party or use them as centerpieces.

They add a whimsical, time-themed element.

21. Alice in Wonderland Quote Signs

Pick popular quotes from the story, like “We’re All Mad Here.” Paint these quotes onto wooden boards or canvases.

Use bright colors and creative fonts. Place these signs at key spots, like near the entrance or dessert table.

22. Teapot Lamp

Find an old teapot at a thrift store. Turn it into the base of a lamp.

You can drill a hole for the wire or use a lamp kit. Add a simple lampshade.

Decorate the shade with playing cards or small charms. This creates whimsical lighting.

23. Queen of Hearts Garland

Cut heart shapes from red and black cardstock. Add glitter or metallic details for sparkle.

String the hearts together with ribbon or twine. Space them evenly apart.

Drape this garland across tables or hang it on walls. It frames areas with royal flair.

24. Drink Me Labels

Print or handwrite “Drink Me” on small tags. Attach them to water bottles, soda cans, or punch bowls.

Use string, ribbon, or twine to tie them on. You can also put them on custom drinks or tea cups.

These labels make guests feel part of the story.

25. Mismatched Tableware

Gather plates, cups, and saucers from different sets. Use items from thrift stores or your own collection.

Mix and match them on the table. Layer different patterns and colors.

This look is a nod to the Mad Hatter’s tea party where nothing matches.

26. Painted Roses

Use real or fake white roses. Paint them red with acrylic paint for a bold look.

Arrange these painted roses in vases around your party. You can use them in larger flower arrangements.

This detail adds a layer of storytelling to your decor.

27. Wonderland Maps

Draw or print a map of Wonderland. Include places like the Mad Hatter’s tea party and the rabbit hole.

Display the map at the entrance or on a large easel. Guests can see all the “destinations.”

This can also be part of a scavenger hunt.

28. “Eat Me” Treats

Make small tags or signs that say “Eat Me.” Place them next to treats like cupcakes or cookies.

This adds a fun, thematic element to your food display. Guests will feel like they are discovering treats just like Alice.

29. Whimsical Hanging Lights

Use string lights for a magical glow. Add a Wonderland twist by attaching paper lanterns or tiny teapot cutouts.

The soft light with these additions makes your space feel enchanting. This works well indoors or outdoors.

30. Alice Silhouette Cutouts

Find or draw silhouettes of Alice. Carefully cut them out from black cardstock or paper.

Place the silhouettes on walls, windows, or as part of table centerpieces.

They add a classic, storybook feel to your decor.