I am thinking about throwing a craft and beer party. I think it would be really fun. We could make cool stuff like ordaments or potholders and get wasted. Who thinks this would be fun? Any ideas for good crafts or beer?
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Is a craft and beer party a good idea?
Saturday, July 17th, 2010Baby Shower Party Supplies
Sunday, July 4th, 2010You have probably attended or given a baby shower party and found out something was missing. There are many people take baby showers for granted.
A baby shower for the expectant mother is just as important as birthdays, anniversaries and all of the other parties we observe. We celebrate the coming of a new member of the family. Here is a model to what you might need for a baby shower party.
1.Baby Shower invitations – How does one expect guests to come if you don’t send out invitations? Don’t buy invitations that are artless and dull, but give your guests a preview on what your party will be like. Make it fascinating and amusing. Your guests will certainly anticipate the baby shower party.
2.Baby Shower Games – Have a few games and naturally prizes. You can buy the games and prizes at supermarkets or online. Games and prizes will bring life and fun at the party instead of making your guests disinterested.
3.Baby Shower Decorations – As you are hosting a baby shower party, you will need a location. Once you have a location picked out, you will need table, chairs, and of course decorations. Chairs and tables might be loaned.
All the decorations can be acquired at supermarkets, party supply stores, or online. You can even make them yourself. You can buy the materials at your local humanities and crafts store and you can ask a few chums to help make the decorations.
4.Drinks and Food at the Baby Shower – you can not host a baby shower party without food and drinks. A buffet table would be great.
At the baby shower, finger foods and non-alcoholic drinks would be best. Serving full course meals is not recommended, as it requires too much time to prepare.
Instead, simple foods like chicken nuggets, fish and chips, French fries, and onion rings are only a few of your choices. For the drinks, punch minus the alcohol is a good choice.
5.Baby Shower Favors – finally, the mementos. You should buy baby shower party souvenirs less expensive if you purchase them in bulk. They do not need to be dear. A small token of thanks would be most appropriate. This could make your guests feel appreciated.
Do not forget, prior to going shopping for your baby shower party supplies, make a listing of what you want. You can save time by making this list and following it.
Every baby shower rejoices in the approaching of the new relation. You need to make it special. There are no redo’s for giving a baby shower party. You’ll only do it once so you better do it right.
How to Make a Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Sandwich for a Christmas Party
Sunday, April 25th, 2010www.apples4theteacher.com – You’ll find more fun Christmas party food ideas for kids. Our Christmas craft ideas are easy to make. A list of materials to make this Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Sandwich can be found in the video.
Homemade Magnetic 4th of July Party Invitation — Unique & Different Party Invitation/Reminder
Friday, March 5th, 2010
To make these unique magnetic invitations or reminders I use recycled refrigerator magnets. You know the calendar refrigerator magnets you get from your neighborhood small businesses or the business card fridge magnet you get in the mail. All these work equally well, they are just different sizes.
No magnet? Magnetic pages can be purchased an arts and craft supplies store. OR make a calendar sticker to mark the date. For a calendar sticker reminder just leave out the magnet and sent the invitation as a sticker invitation. Consider size when making a calendar sticker; most calendars are not very big.
I use my computer (my word processor’s label feature) to print multiple invitations on any custom paper stock I choose. I like to select brilliant colors for my magnetic reminders. You know it is hard to miss a HOT PINK magnet reminder even if it is the size of a business card refrigerator magnet. In the example below of a magnetic 4th of July party invitation, I used white paper because that was the only way to get the white in the “Red, White & Blue.”
Let’s get started on your magnetic 4th of July party invitations.
Tools you will need:
Printer or other method of creating a page of computer sticker blanks. Scissors Razor knife
Materials you will need:
Your 4th of July party invitations. Unused Calendar refrigerator magnet. Double sided tape – also known as carpet tape. Avoid the “cloth type” tape it does not look as nice and is harder to work with. Mineral spirits to clean glue from tools. – I use odorless. *NOTE: Some glue from the carpet tape will be transferred to your tools. Periodic cleaning will give your custom sticker a nice clean cut edge.
Make a unique 4th of July magnetic invitation in 4 easy steps.
Design and print your Independence Day invitation. Place the carpet tape on the front of the calendar refrigerator magnet. Be sure to extend the tape to the edges. Position the invitation on the calendar magnet. If your magnet is page size attach the entire page of invitations to the magnet and then cut to size. Cut your magnetic invitation to shape. Use any sharp good quality scissors to trim the edges of your fridge photo magnets. If these are handcrafted invitations you may want to cut them to a unique shape. For example a football if you are making magnetic invitations to a football party. This added touch turns a normal invitation into a party favor.
You’re done! Send out your novel invitations and enjoy your friends company!
This is just one of many creative craft projects that can be made using double stick tape and imagination.
Mike R Edwards
I am Mike Edwards author of How2stickers.com where you can learn how to make DIY custom stickers. Find FREE Layout and design tips, pitfalls to avoid, dozens of project ideas and step-by-step project tutorials.
Turning a party invitation into a magnetic reminder is just one of the many unique sticker Ideas you will find at How2stickers.com.
This information is TOTALLY FREE, no sign-ups, no pop-ups, just straight to the point instructions for making stickers and labels. How to Make Custom Stickers is available in 42 languages.
Homemade Magnetic Super Bowl 2010 Party Invitation — Unique & Different Party Invitation/Reminder
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
To make these unique DIY magnetic invitations or reminders I use recycled refrigerator magnets. You know the calendar refrigerator magnets you get from your neighborhood small businesses or the business card fridge magnet you get in the mail. All these work equally well, they are just different sizes.
No magnet? Magnetic pages can be purchased at office supply stores, discount department stores and arts & craft supplies stores. OR make a calendar sticker to mark the date. For a calendar sticker reminder just leave out the magnet and sent the invitation as a sticker invitation. Consider size when making a calendar sticker; most calendars are not very big.
I use my computer (my word processor’s label feature) to print multiple invitations on any custom paper stock I choose. I like to select brilliant colors for my magnetic reminders. You know it is hard to miss a HOT PINK magnet reminder even if it is the size of a business card refrigerator magnet.
In the example below of a magnetic Super Bowl 2010 party invitation and party favor, I used white paper inkjet magnetic sheets and printed 9 invitations to a page. At how2stickers.com we have options for printable Super Bowl 2010 party invitations for 9, 6 and 4 invitations to a page.
Printing party invitations using inkjet magnetic sheets.
If using inkjet magnetic sheets simply print your Super Bowl 2010 party invitations as you would with heavy paper stock. Note; you should read and understand the instructions found with both your computer printer and the magnetic sheets to be sure your computer printer is able to print on magnetic sheets. Failure to do so may damage your computer printer.
After printing, cut the party invitations to shape with scissors, razor knife or paper cutter.
Printing party invitations using recycled magnets.
Tools you will need:
Printer or other method of creating a page of computer sticker blanks. Scissors Razor knife
Materials you will need:
Your Super Bowl 2010 party invitations. Unused Calendar refrigerator magnet. Double sided tape – also known as carpet tape. Avoid the “cloth type” tape it does not look as nice and is harder to work with. Mineral spirits to clean glue from tools. – I use odorless. *NOTE: Some glue from the carpet tape will be transferred to your tools. Periodic cleaning will give your custom sticker a nice clean cut edge.
Make a unique Super Bowl 2010 magnetic invitation in 4 easy steps.
Design and print your Super Bowl invitation. Place the carpet tape on the front of the calendar refrigerator magnet. Be sure to extend the tape to the edges. Position the invitation on the calendar magnet. If your magnet is page size attach the entire page of invitations to the magnet and then cut to size. Cut your magnetic invitation to shape. Use any sharp good quality scissors to trim the edges of your magnetic invitations. If these are handcrafted invitations you may want to cut them to a unique shape. For example a football if you are making magnetic invitations to a football party. This added touch turns a normal invitation into a party favor.
You’re done! Send out your novel invitations and enjoy your friends company!
This is just one of many creative DIY craft projects that can be made using double stick tape and imagination.
Mike R Edwards
I am Mike Edwards author of How2stickers.com where you can learn how to make DIY custom stickers. Find FREE Layout and design tips, pitfalls to avoid, dozens of project ideas and step-by-step project tutorials.
Turning a Super Bowl party invitation into a magnetic party reminder is just one of the many unique sticker Ideas you will find at How2stickers.com.
This information is TOTALLY FREE, no sign-ups, no pop-ups, just straight to the point instructions for making stickers and labels.
Batman Birthday Party Ideas
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Since the 1930s, one of the most popular superheroes for kids of all ages has been Batman. As a result, many will ask that they have a Batman-themed birthday party, complete with all the Batman accessories and party supplies.
Thankfully, the task of putting together a Batman-themed birthday party is not as difficult as one might think, due in part to many of the Batman party supplies you can find on the web.
Batman is just one of many different superheroes, therefore when you have your party, why not turn everyone into a superhero? When you send out your invitations, ask each person who their favorite superhero is other than Batman. When they respond back, you can begin putting together capes and insignias to correspond with the superhero the child selected. Save Batman for the birthday boy, but let everyone else dress up as his or her own favorite superhero when they arrive.
Then, as you have assembled the Justice League, you can have a mock battle between the good superheroes and the evil super villain (played by mom or dad) who wants to take over the world. This activity will not only make the kids feel special and heroic, it will give them something to burn energy off on before the cake and presents come.
A fun activity for all the children is to make a fun utility belt out of various craft supplies. After you have made the belt, let the kids put what they want on it, whether it is streamers, stickers or any number of things. This activity puts their imaginations to work and gets them thinking in the mind of Batman.
Batman’s arch enemy is The Joker, so why not get all your little superheroes together in an effort to find The Joker. You can usually get a large clown balloon at various stores, and then all you have to do is hide it somewhere in the house, but not before you put candy in it, and give the children various clues on where it is. Then the children will search the house to find The Joker, and when they do, they can have fun battling him until he pops and the candy inside comes out.
Batman-themed parties can be a lot of fun, combined with some easy to find crafts and party supplies, you can turn a normal Batman-themed birthday party into a superhero affair!
Crystal McLain
For even more Batman Party Ideas, visit Birthday Supply Depot.
Joe’s Sticky Stuff™ Birthday Party!!
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010See how Joe's Sticky Stuff™ saves the day at a 5yr old's birthday party! Do you have a story of how Joe's Sticky Stuff™ made you a BIG TIME STAR? Send us an email and maybe we'll make a commercial with your story! sales@joeprops.com
Handmade Party Invitations: 5 Easy DIY Ideas
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
You like the idea of making your own special handmade party invitations, but donât really know where to start, or think your skills with paper craft are a little lacking, but every time you pick up that generic pad of fill-in-the-blanks invitations you just donât feel happy right? Taking a little time to make your own invites adds a special touch to any party, but whatâs more gives you a fantastic opportunity for a craft with the kids.
So, forget fancy paper craft ideas and start looking around the house for things you already have, or if needs be, pop down to the local discount store for the things you donât.
Here are 5 easy handmade party invitations that you can make very easily together with your child.
1. Photograph It:
This has to be one of my favourite ways to put together an invite, and itâs also the simplest. Start by handwriting your invitation on a large piece of card and get your party child to hold it in front of themselves with a big cheesy smile on their face. Now just take a picture, print them on your home computer or through your local photo processing in standard 10 x 15 cm size. Laminate them for extra strength, or glue to coloured card.
2. Flip Flop It:
This one will probably require that quick trip to the discount store I mentioned and while there pick up some really groovy flip flops The humble flip flop makes a great invite  for summer pool parties, beach parties or anything with a tropical theme. You can write the invitation on the sole with a marker pen, or use the flip flop as a template and draw around it on a piece of coloured card. Cut out the flip flop shape, write the invite and decorate before sticking onto the sole of the flip flop. You could even use this as a basis for a game whereby each child has to find out who has their matching flip flop by sitting in a circle and asking each other questions with yes or no answers like the game âWho Am I?â
3. Age It:
Iâm sure youâve all at one time or another made a pirate map, perhaps when you were at school yourself. Well a better and safer way to get the aged look onto a pirate map for example is to make up a tray of tea, no milk or sugar required of course. Just soak a few tea bags in a tray of water and then drop sheets of regular paper into the water nice and flat. You donât need to soak for too long, we donât want the paper to disintegrate. Take out and hang on the line with a peg to dry. You now have the basis for a beautiful handmade party invitation with an authentically old look. Write on it with a fine marker pen in a loopy old fashioned way; perfect for any pirate party.
4. Puzzle It:
Take your invitation, either hand written, printed or one of those ones you can buy in a pad. After writing, glue to a piece of card stock. On the back create a jigsaw puzzle effect by either drawing odd shapes or mimicking a traditional jigsaw design. Now cut up the invitation accordingly and pop all the pieces in an envelope. Your little guests will need to put the invitation together in order to read it.
5. Inflate It:
Balloons are extremely cheap to buy and very easy to use as an invitation. Write the invitation on regular 80gsm paper, roll it up into a scroll and insert the invitation inside the balloon. Now blow it up and deliver to your guests with the words POP ME! written in marker pen. Itâs even more appealing if you can inflate with helium and tie with coloured ribbon. Imagine your child turning up at school with a bunch of balloons for all their friends to stomp on, great fun!
Sarah Gasu
Sarah believes in giving a party the personal touch by creating handmade party invitations that will be worthy keepsakes. If you would like to download a unique invitation template from Sarah’s personal collection each month go to her website => The Party Mums and sign up for her mailing list now.
