An invitation sets your party’s tone. It shouts, “Hey, the theme is…” Invites also create excitement as your guests look forward to attending a party. Of course, 1-year-olds won’t know the difference, but their parents will anticipate the fun. So, let’s get started by getting everyone in the first birthday party mood! Consider the size of your home. entertainement Be sure you can accommodate all of the people you plan to invite. Also, you’ll want to be sure that your home is sufficiently baby-proof. Most importantly, be sure you have enough helpers for all the toddlers you plan on inviting.
Be sure your invites give your guests all the necessary party particulars. Birthday child’s name, age, time party starts and ends, date, location, (directions, if needed), and party theme. tokopediaweb Don’t forget to provide RSVP info, which includes a contact name, phone number, and response date.
If you have any special requests or instructions to your guests, be sure to include them on your invitations. For example, you might want everyone to bring a high chair, which would keep all your little guests contained when it comes time to eat. If you’re having any water activities, you might tell everyone to bring a bathing suit and towel. Make #1’s out of construction paper or cardstock. Write the party details on one side and your child’s name on the other. worldintrend Decorate with fun birthday theme stickers or add glitter to the edges.
Using one of your party colors, cut 8 1/2″ x 11″ shiny cardstock into two pieces and fold it in half. Using decorative scissors, trim the edges of a photo of your baby, so the photo is slightly smaller than the cardstock. Glue the photo to the front of the invitation. Put (Name) Is Turning 1! above the photo. On textured white scrapbook paper (finished size will be 4 1/2″ x 7 1/2″) either type or handwrite in calligraphy the party details on the left side.
Turn your invitation into a keepsake. Start with a piece of 12″ x 12″ scrapbook paper that has a fun print that coincides with your little one’s personality and cut it into four pieces. Glue 3-4 photos of your child onto the paper in a scrapbook fashion. celebmixnews Use fun borders, decorative scissors, stickers, etc. to embellish your pictures. Select photos of various ages ranging from newborn to the present age. Remember to leave room to add your party details.
