Invitations
have the ability to set the mood for the party to come. A quick
message over the Internet can tell guests that the party is going to be
pretty casual and last minute. On the other hand, large, formal
envelopes on heavy stationary with fancy script indicate a much more
formal event. And while there are tons of really cute and stylish
invitations on the market, they don’t really set your party apart from
anyone else’s. If you want your guests to say, “Wow!” when they open
your invite, then they need to unique. With invitations like these they
won’t think of missing the party.
This invitation will work for quite a few different themes. For a
pirate themed party you can make the invitation look like a treasure map
with “X” marking the spot of where the party will be held. Roll up the
map and put it inside the bottle. Print a label on your home printer
and stick it on the bottle. The post office will deliver almost
anything as long as it has the correct postage on it. Otherwise these
can be hand delivered. Another party theme that the bottle works for is
a beach party. Include some sand in the bottom of the bottle and a few
sea shells too. Cut out a star fish and print the party details on the
star fish before curling it up and sticking it inside the bottle. For a
New Year’s Eve party you can turn the bottle into a champagne bottle
and include some fun trinkets to ring in the New Year inside the bottle.
Mailbox invitation
Anything can go into a small paper or metal mailbox. For a
Valentine’s Day party include several hearts inside the mailbox and have
each give a detail about the party. A mailbox would also work well for
a housewarming party since, with the new move, the guests of honor will
be getting a new mailbox.
Tea pot
This invitation is appropriate for both kids and adults. Find a
template and cut out a tea pot. Cut the lid off and attach a string.
On the other end of the string attach a tea bag. The invitation can
read, “Come for a Tea-riffic time at our tea party”. Another tea party
one could be to hand deliver actual cups and saucers to your guests and
inside the cup have the party details on a piece of paper shaped like a
tea bag.
Princess box
Buy a bunch of white boxes with lids. In each box include tissue
paper, crinkle paper, or tulle, and then place a tiara on top. Put your
party details on the lid of the box. Include something clever telling
your guests to wear the tiara to the party.
Shoe invitation
There are many ways to take this invitation. For a pool party write
the party information on a flip flop and mail or deliver it to your
guests. For fun you can tell the guests to bring their invitation to
the party where they will find their ‘mate’ and team up for a game.
This works well for a singles mixer as well. For a Wizard of Oz party
you could send a red glittery shoe to your guests and tell them that
there’s no place like, “your home” for the party, or “Come and click
your heels together to have a good time”. For a soccer party you could
send out little toddler cleats with the invitation in the shape of a
soccer ball.
Rock climbing invitation
Take some climbing rope, a carabineer, and a rock to put together a
unique rock climbing party invitation. Tie the rope around the rock and
attach the invitation to the other end of the rope and hook in the
carabineer. The invitation can read, “Climb to new heights at Johnny’s
birthday”.
Butterfly invitation
You can order butterflies or chrysalises from a mail order source and
have each box contain a chrysalis or butterfly and the party
information. This can run about $25 for each one, but makes a truly
exciting statement as an invitation.
Frog and Lily Pad invitation
“Hop on over to my pad for a great party” would be a clever way to
invite people to a frog themed party. Print the party information on
some green paper cut like a lily pad and attach a plastic or rubber
frog. Or buy a bigger plastic frog and write the party information
right on the frog with a permanent marker. This invitation would work
for a bug party as well or a reptile party, even though they are
amphibians.
Let your imagination run wild for your next party invitation because
the possibilities are absolutely endless. Keep in mind that it’s
important to think outside the envelope.
P.S. This post was proposed to me for publication by Suzanne Cullen. I'm therefore publishing it by her invitation and
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