Let's Have a Dinosaur Party

I have a zillion ideas for a dino party.

Start with invitations.

Idea 1

Print color sheets from the internet or dino coloring books.
Have kids color them with markers or colored pencils or crayons.
Scan onto your computer.
Print onto note cards.
or
cut out and glue onto note cards

Print your party information onto paper.
Cut out in an irregular shape.
Glue to colored card stock.
Cut out again.
Glue to inside of card.

Look for dino confetti or find a paper punch and punch your own.
Put confetti in each envelope..

Spray each dino invite with scented body glitter.  I buy this at Walmart for $6.

Use dinosaur stickers to seal envelopes.

Mail or deliver.

Party Ideas--Clown Theme

DECORATIONS

Clowns can be such fun.  These projects were created by 10-14 year olds.

                                  PAINTINGS OF CLOWNS       

I had my students draw and paint clown faces.  We looked at pictures on the internet for inspiration.  Use poster board, foam core, canvas board, canvas.  Use acrylics--those in tubes are thicker requiring fewer layers but more expensive than craft paint--craft paint needs multiple layers to get vibrant colors.

                                           CLOWN MASKS

Then, we blew up large balloons and used paper mache.  This makes two masks and can be cut with scissors.

You can also use a large bowl for a more round face. 

Paper mache-- I use equal parts white glue and water and strips of newspaper.  Do three or four layers.  For the final layer, use white computer paper.  This gives a better base for painting.

Punch holes on side and add ribbon to tying to the back of the head.  Cut out eyes.

I use these as decorations at a party.

Add colorful tablecloths, paper supplies and balloons.

 

FOOD AND DRINKS

Serve colorful food and drinks.

Multiple punch bowls--purple grape juice punch, big red punch, lemonade or orange juice punch.

Snacks:  colorful jelly beans, life savers, fruit chews, colorful cupcakes.

                                        INVITATIONS

Photograph and print on to note cards for invitations. Invite guests and have them come to your party dressed as clowns.

A Paris Centerpiece Tree

A Centerpiece Tree

Created by my daughter in law, Shonda

 A Paris Centerpiece

My granddaughter wanted a pink Christmas tree for her bedroom one year.  The tree was saved in the attic.  For baby Jolie’s baby shower, the tree was pulled down from the attic and decorated with black Eiffel Towers and pink and black poodles cut with the Cricut.  This became a table decoration for the baby shower. Pink and black boas were also added to add a little Parisian glamour.

Don’t have a cricut, use your printer, card stock, free clip art, and cut out.  Or purchase themed stickers, stick to card stock (or index cards), and cut out.  Punch holes in the top.  Add coordinating ribbon and hang.

Let's Have a Baby Shower

I have an ebook on both Barnes and Noble and Amazon you can purchase that is filled with ideas and how to's. 

Let's start with centerpieces--tablescapes--fun vignettes----adapt for any holiday or party--great for end tables, dining tables, or party tables.

Start with a cardboard circle, any size.  Trace a saucer or plate.  Or use paper plates --quick and easy.

Use hot glue to add different sizes of ribbon.  I like loops because it adds depth.  Cut some and the ribbon will lie flat.  Visit your 99 cent store -- I usually find my pink, glue, and white wide ribbon there.  Other ribbon I purchase at Hobby Lobby--they run half price sales often!

Tie a matching ribbon to the neck of a stuffed animal.  Hot glue to the center.  Or just sit it there and your stuffed animal can be used in other table scapes.  Use at Valentine's.  Change the ribbon to match different holidays!