Bring the Olympic Spirit Home: DIY Decor Ideas

Summer Olympics 2024 Themed DIY Projects

This year’s Summer Olympics is taking place from July 26th to August 11th, 2024, in Paris, France.

If you’re planning to host a watch party at your home and want to add an Olympic flair to your home, the first thing you need to do is create some decorative statements. Here are ten creative ideas to make your home Olympics-ready for some celebrations. 

DIY Country Flags Project

DIY country flags are the best ways to channel to celebrate the diversity and unity of the Multisport phenomenon happening this Summer. Here is how you can make them. 

Materials You’ll Need: 

• String or ribbon
• White paper
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue
• Wooden Sticks

Instructions

• Make a list of the countries that are competing in the game. 
• Search for the flags of the participating country you want to make. 
• Make sure to get their colors and structures right. 
• Once your flags are dry, you can hang them up on your doors or stick them to wooden sticks.

A DIY Olympic Torch Centerpiece

One of the biggest highlights of the event is the Olympic torch, which symbolizes athleticism, peace, and unity among all nations. Here’s how you can make your own DIY Olympic Torch Centerpiece.  

Materials You’ll Need 

• Ruler
• Two large paper cones (orange and yellow)
• Red, orange, and yellow construction paper
• Scissors, glue, and pencil

Instructions

Make The Flame

• Cut out a large flame shape from the red, orange, and yellow construction paper.
• Glue the flame shapes together, slightly overlapping each.
• Glue the flame to the top of the orange paper cone.
• Glue the orange paper cone to the top of the yellow paper cone.

Make The Handle

• Cut a long strip of construction paper and fold it in half lengthwise.
• Glue the folded strip to the bottom of the yellow paper cone.

Olympic Rings Display

The five Olympic Rings refer to the five parts of the world involved in the Olympic games, namely, Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Here’s how you can make them:

Materials You’ll Need

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks. 
• Five pieces of foam insulation tubing, you can buy them from Home Depot or Lowes. 
• Kitchen knife and Spray Paint (Primary colors: red, blue, green, black, yellow).
• Five pieces of twine or fishing line and some paperclips.

Instructions

• Cut each foam tube to the desired length for the rings.
• Use a permanent marker to draw a straight line lengthwise along each tube.
• Paint them and let them dry completely before moving on. 
• Cut five equal lengths of twine or fishing line slightly longer than the desired hanging distance of your display.
• Attach a paperclip or binder clip to one end of each twine or fishing line.
• Slide each painted tube onto a separate twine, leaving equal spacing between the rings.
• Adjust the rings on the lines for the desired spacing and interlocking pattern.

Olympic Themed Table Cloth

A DIY tablecloth allows you to express your unique style and incorporate specific elements, such as your favorite athletes or sports, to create a one-of-a-kind table piece.

Creating a custom Olympic-themed tablecloth can be a fantastic way to show the sports spirit.

Here are some ways you can make them: 

Materials and Instructions

• Choose a solid-colored tablecloth.
• Design your pattern.
• Transfer your design directly onto the tablecloth using fabric paint or markers. Iron-on fabric paint might be a good option for a more durable finish.
• You can also use Olympic-themed runners or placemats on top.

Fairy Lights

Fairy lights can add a magical and festive touch to your Olympic-themed decor. Here are some ideas:

Create a Starry Night Sky Effect

• Drape white fairy lights across your ceiling or walls to mimic a starry night sky. You can also use different colored fairy lights to represent different countries or sports.

Highlight Olympic Rings

• To create a 3D look, Use a clear fishing line to suspend the rings and fairy lights, creating a floating illusion. Outline the Olympic rings with fairy lights for a glowing effect.

More Ways to Use Fairy Lights

Illuminate Olympic Torch

• Wrap fairy lights around a DIY or store-bought Olympic torch for a warm, glowing effect.

Color Coordination

• Incorporate blue, yellow, black, green, and red fairy lights to match the Olympic rings.

Handmade Posters

A festive DIY project is never complete without posters.

Materials You’ll Need

To make your posters shine, you can combine painting, drawing, collage, and other techniques! You can use chart papers, markers, paint, colored pencils, and more. There are some exciting poster ideas on the next page.

Focus on the Olympic Spirit

• You can create a collage of images representing different cultures and athletes. Use the Olympic rings as a central element.
• Design a poster with a powerful quote about sportsmanship or overcoming challenges. Use bold typography and inspiring imagery.

A DIY “Go For Gold” Banner

If you and your friends are manifesting that a certain athlete wins gold this year, go the extra mile to create a banner that screams the cheers loud and proud. Here are some steps to make 

Materials You’ll Need

• Glue or tape
• Gold and black cardstock or fabric
• Scissors or craft knife
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Gold ribbon or twine

Instructions

• Start by cutting triangles or squares of equal size.
• Cut out the shapes with scissors.
• Cut out the letters “GO FOR GOLD” on gold cardstock. You can use a stencil or freehand it.
• Glue or tape the letters onto the triangles.
• Punch holes at the top of each triangle. Thread the ribbon or twine through the holes and tie knots to secure.

DIY Laurel Wreath

A laurel wreath is a classic symbol of victory and triumph at the Olympics. Here’s a simple DIY method to create one:

Materials

• Optional: Gold spray paint, ribbon
• Green construction paper or felt
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Cardboard or a sturdy wire hanger

Instructions

Create the Base: Cut a circular shape from cardboard or bend a wire hanger into a circle.

Make the Leaves: Cut out leaf shapes from green construction paper or felt.

Assemble the Wreath: Glue or tape the leaves to the base, overlapping them to create a full wreath.

Add Finishing Touches: To give the wreath a more polished look, spray paint the base gold. You can also add a gold ribbon to the top for hanging.

Smart Gadgets For a Front Row Olympic Experience

If you’re looking for ways to make your Olympic watch party memorable, why not use some smart gadgets and tricks to give the impression that you’re in the stadium, witnessing the athletes acing their game?

Here are some fantastic Smart Gadgets to enjoy the Olympics from the comfort of your home.

Plan an Entertaining Family Day at Home

If you’re looking for ways to make your holidays more fun with your family, or some indoor adventures using smart technology.

Here are some ideas for planning an entertaining family day at home.