1st Birthday Party Invitation
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Your child is about ready to turn one and you need to get her 1st birthday party invitation created and in the mail! You want everything to be perfect, she only turns one once, and the invitation is the perfect keepsake to remember her special day.
Planning the Party
Celebrating your child’s first birthday is a very exciting time. Before you create the 1st birthday party invitation, you need to plan the party and the menu. The first birthday should be kept simple. Your one year old really doesn’t care about clowns (and may fear them) and lots of presents, though she will probably enjoy colorful balloons and cake. She is at an age where a big party means more to you than to her.
Party Time
The time you choose to celebrate could make or break the party. Avoid holding it during nap time. Plan it so she has enough time to fall asleep and wake up in a good mood.
Party Location
The location is very important in planning a party. Decide if the party is more for the guests or the guest of honor. A bowling alley is great for older kids and adults, but your one-year-old probably won’t have a good time. Try to find a location which will not over stimulate her. Your home is the perfect venue since she is familiar with the area and can be herself. If you decide to have it elsewhere, make sure it is kid friendly.
Party Guests
The rule of thumb for guests is one guest per year of child. So for a first birthday, one to two children is the perfect amount. Too many kids can over stimulate her and make her cranky. Of course you will want to invite grandma and grandpa and other close family members.
1st Birthday Party Invitation
Now that you have the logistics sorted out for your child’s party, you can begin working on her 1st birthday party invitation. This is the one invite which will be featured in her scrapbook. Focus the theme of the party and invite on something she loves. For example, if she loves to watch Clifford every morning, design your invites and cake around the show. If she has a thing for princesses, anything sparkly, animals or trains go with it.
Store-bought
You can easily find the perfect 1st birthday party invitation at most party stores or online. With most kids TV shows, movies and favorite toys, you should find what you are looking for. Store bought invites are quick and easy. Many companies offer cut out cards in the shapes of characters or objects that are fun visually. The cover of the invitation is cute and can mount easily into a scrapbook, surrounded by pictures.
Hand-Made Invites
You can also create party invitations if you love to scrapbook or be creative. You can hand-make your invites using pictures or cut-outs. Here is an example:
- Take a recent or newborn picture of your child and have multiple copies made
- Purchase cardstock, any color
- Fold the sheet over to make a card and crease the fold
- Mount the picture on the front of the card
- Either use stickers or create a “sign” that says “Look who’s turning 1!”
- Add a ribbon, streamers, glitter, or some 3-D stickers representing what your child loves
- Inside include the details for the party
- Purchase oversized envelopes to fit the card, and mail
If you are happy with the way it looks, repeat the steps with the remaining invites. Feel free create each one differently if the mood suites you. This is one invite that both you and grandma will keep forever.
Computer Made
If you do not have time to hand-make a card, the computer is a great tool. Using programs like Printmaster you can create a card from “scratch” or find free printable invitations online and simply add the information. You can use a photo or graphics to create the perfect 1st birthday party invitation.
Evites
Evite invitations are another popular form of birthday invitations. These are quick and easy to send, and can help you keep track of who is coming with an instant RSVP feature. Keep in mind that not everyone checks their email regularly. You may need to make a few phone calls to make sure everyone knows about the upcoming event.
Extra Creative 1st Birthday Party Invitations
If you are looking for a 1st birthday party invitation that is unforgettable, here are some fun ideas:
- Balloon or beach ball invitations: Have the invite created as a graphic on balloons or beach balls.
- Personalized mini cakes: Greeting Cake Co. offers personalized mini microwavable cakes. Or, purchase Warm Delights by Betty Crocker and print the invite out on a round label. Hot glue on a ribbon, and deliver.
- Personalized bibs: If you plan to invite other children the same age, design the invite on a bib using fabric markers. Since you won't have a lot of room, you can include the rest of the information in the envelope when you mail it.
- Photo Album Invite: For grandmas and aunts, create the Invite as the cover of a photo album using Shutterfly or a similar service.
No matter what you decide on for your child’s 1st Birthday Party Invitation, it will be a day full of fun, lots of photos and cake.
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