Turning 21 is a monumental moment in a person’s life. I won’t say the cliche phrase “you only turn 21 once” … because you only turn every age once. Still, 21 is one of those ages where everyone wants to buy you a drink. It’s the year for drinking, after all.
If you’re hosting a birthday party for someone turning 21 or going to a birthday party, there are plenty of themed gifts and decorations you can buy on Etsy. You can expect the party to be full of shots, balloons, and sashes. You can get gifts that are guaranteed to get the whole group a free drink at the bar. Or, you can plan ahead and get one of those hangover kits to be the savior of the celebration.
21st Birthday Decoration
RIP Fake ID Balloons
21st Birthday Party Balloons
CherCanDoIt
etsy.com
$15.00
As the philosopher J-Kwon once said, “Teen drinking is very bad… yo, I got a fake ID though.” (Not condoning teen drinking — I just haven’t gotten that song out of my head since I was 13). If you know your friend had a fake ID, this is a necessary decor item to celebrate the occasion.
Personalized Birthday Confetti
Personalised Birthday Confetti
PrettyPartyCompanyGB
etsy.com
$7.12
You can buy decorations down to the tiniest detail when you order custom confetti. This isn’t the confetti that’s a nightmare to clean up, either.
21st Birthday Alcohol Banner
21st Birthday Decorations for him or her
LeoandBib
etsy.com
$24.70
It isn’t a 21st birthday celebration if you don’t include liquor, beer and wine in the decor somehow. You can actually pick from an assortment of whiskeys, rums, gin, wine, or vodka for these banners.
Finally 21 Banner
21st birthday banner
caketothetop
etsy.com
$11.15
This banner says it all.
21st Birthday Board
Back in 2000 Sign, 21st Birthday Board
CustomPrintablesNY
etsy.com
$10.99
Revisit those “first day of school” vibes with one of these giant poster boards. It’ll be a fun walk down memory lane, as you can include things like the movies and songs that were popular the year they were born.
Big Leo Energy
21st Birthday Decorations, Big Leo Energy Balloon Banner
NinalemsParty
etsy.com
$14.95
For anyone into astrology or the person who just loves to blame their behavior on being a Leo, these balloons are perfect. Not everyone wants the basic “21” balloons for a birthday photoshoot. The mood will be better set with zodiac balloons. Etsy seller Ninalems Party sells these zodiac balloons for all 12 signs.
21st Birthday Party Decorations
21st birthday party decorations black and white
ThePartyAvenue
etsy.com
$37.60
If you can’t be bothered to buy multiple packs of decorations and put them all together for the aesthetic, you don’t have to. They sell kits online for this exact reason. Pro tip: If you’re blowing up more than two balloons, get an air pump.
Cheers to 21 Years Party Decorations
Cheers to 21 Years Party Decoration Set Whiskey Balloons
Frillfetti
etsy.com
$24.90
If you don’t need quite as many balloons, this smaller kit will still be a big birthday hit.
21st birthday gift ideas
Shot Cake
Funny Birthday Gift, Liquor Shot Cake
ashandaspenhandmade
etsy.com
$24.99
Everyone wants to buy shots for a person turning 21. You can make sure they get all the shots they could need to celebrate with this shot cake (actual shooters not included – but you can buy those online, too).
21 Mini Liquor Bottle Stand
21st Birthday Gift, Mini Liquor Bottle Stand
SimplySamanthaB2
etsy.com
$18.77
If the cake design isn’t your style, this wooden letter stand is a great alternative. You can leave it plain, paint it, or have everyone at the party sign it as a good keepsake for the birthday boy or girl.
Day You Were Born Map
Day You Were Born Star Map, 21st Birthday Gift
OurLoveWasBorn
etsy.com
$46.00
The stars aligned to make a perfect person 21 years ago. If you want a heartfelt gift that they’ll cherish for years, go with this constellation art piece.
Finally 21 Temporary Tattoos
Birthday Party Decorations Finally 21 Temporary Tattoos
xoFetti
etsy.com
$8.99
If the 21-year-old plans to bar hop to celebrate their birthday, these temporary tattoos will be a hit with the group. Speaking from experience, these temp tattoos are a great conversation starter while out – plus, a great way to get people to buy you a free drink.
QR Code Birthday Shirt
21st Birthday Party Gift, QR code Birthday Shirt
SymbolicImports
Etsy
$23.05
If you want to take it a step further and basically ensure the 21-year-old and the rest of their party crew will get free drinks, these shirts should do the trick.
Hangover Kit
21st Birthday Hangover Kit
LaStradaDesigns
Etsy
$5.50
As to be expected, they will have a hangover after celebrating their 21st birthday. Grab this personalized hangover kit pouch (contents not included). You can fill the pouch yourself with things like Advil, Tums, under-eye gels, chapstick, Liquid I.V., and a shot of tequila.
Go Ahead and ID me 21st Birthday Sash
Satin Birthday Sash
UnfilteredbyLLD
$10.00
Is it really someone’s 21st birthday if they’re not wearing a sash all night?
Vinyl Record Framed Print
Vinyl Record Framed Print
DitoTediashvili
$62.40
For the music lover in your life, you can customize a vinyl print for them to commemorate this special birthday. You can keep it simple with a “happy birthday” message. Or, you can find a specific song that you both love and connect over that would be the perfect soundtrack to celebrate their big day.
Personalized 21st Birthday Memory Book
Personalised 21st Birthday Book | Memory Lane Birthday Gift
FromLucyGifts
etsy.com
$33.34
If you’re a sentimental gift giver, a memory book will always be the hit gift. You can get really nostalgic and reminisce the last 21 years of that person’s life.
21st birthday glassware
21st Birthday Beer Mug
21st Birthday Beer Mug
EngravingsEtc
etsy.com
$12.00
If you need a common 21st birthday gift to feel like it’s a tradition, you can’t go wrong with a personalized beer mug to commemorate the day.
21st Birthday Wine Glass
Hand Painted Wine Glass Shot Gift Box Set
ArtiSmith
Etsy
$20.00
If beer isn’t their thing, get them this custom wine glass.
21st Birthday Shot Glasses
21st Birthday Shot Glasses
CreateYourOwnGift
Etsy
$0.89
And finally, if they don’t really care for beer or wine, a shot glass it is. They need something drink-related on their 21st.