Throwing a summer party and want your yard to stand out? Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, a birthday bash, or a tropical luau, the right decorations can set the mood and turn your outdoor space into a memorable experience. At Matoy, we've got life-size templates to help you decorate with ease and style. Here are our top 10 yard decoration ideas for summer parties — all printable and customizable to your theme!
1. Tropical Palm Trees & Flamingos
Turn your backyard into a paradise! Print our Palm Tree Silhouettes and Flamingo Templates for a beachy, tropical vibe. Add inflatable beach balls and tiki torches for extra flair.
Perfect For: Luau parties, poolside events, or beach-themed birthdays.
2. Pool Party Sea Creatures
Make a splash with colorful underwater decor. Use our Full-Color Whale, Seahorse, Clownfish, or Giant Crab Templates to surround your pool or garden with sea life.
Perfect For: Kids’ parties, summer camps, or family fun days.
3. BBQ & Backyard Bash Signs
Guide your guests with playful signage. Use templates for Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, or even a Giant Popcorn Box to create food station displays. Add arrows pointing toward snacks, drinks, and games.
Perfect For: Outdoor cookouts or block parties.
4. Farmyard Fun Setup
Go rustic with animal silhouettes like Donkeys, Llamas, Cows, or Roosters. Add hay bales, burlap tablecloths, and mason jars for the full farmyard effect.
Perfect For: Country-style events, birthdays, or farmer's market themes.
5. Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Stacked Teacup Silhouettes, Cheshire Cat, Alice, and whimsical signs like “This Way” or “Wrong Way” create a magical garden tea party.
Perfect For: Garden parties, themed birthdays, or baby showers.
6. Movie Night Under the Stars
Use templates like Old-Fashioned Popcorn Boxes, Movie Reels, or even character silhouettes to build your own outdoor cinema vibe.
Perfect For: Evening events, family movie nights, or summer film clubs.
7. Patriotic or Holiday-Themed Displays
Celebrate Canada Day, the Fourth of July, or long weekends with flag shapes, maple leaves, fireworks silhouettes, or bold red-and-white decor.
Perfect For: National holidays and neighborhood celebrations.
8. Jungle or Safari Adventure
Create a wild backdrop with silhouettes of Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, and Monkeys. Add green streamers or faux vines for an immersive feel.
Perfect For: Adventure themes, birthdays, or educational play areas.
9. Sports-Themed Setups
From Baseball Players to Soccer Players, highlight your favorite sport or throw a mini-Olympics! Add team banners or scoreboards made from chalkboard signs.
Perfect For: Kids’ sports parties, summer camps, or school events.
10. Enchanted Forest or Fairy Garden
Use Mushrooms, Fairies, and Woodland Creatures to create a dreamy fantasy setup. Add string lights or fairy jars to complete the look.
Perfect For: Evening garden parties, fantasy-themed events, or storybook parties.
Bonus Tip: Mix and Match for Custom Themes
All Matoy templates are available as instant downloads, meaning you can combine designs to build your own custom experience. Planning a Jungle Luau? Use monkeys and palm trees! A Princess Pool Party? Mix castles with sea creatures!
Don’t forget to check out our Free Templates and Best Sellers on Payhip and Etsy to help get started.
Have fun, and tag @MatoyPrints on Pinterest or Instagram with your summer party setup!
Happy Decorating!
PS. Looking for the cutout files from the cover image?
Check out this new Summer Animal Party Bundle