Free Dora the Explorer Invitations

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For parents planning Dora-themed birthday parties, free Dora the Explorer invitations are the perfect way to set the theme of the party long before the guests arrive.

Party Invitations

Choosing a Dora Theme

For children around the globe, Dora and Diego are some of the best-loved characters of all time. The show seems to have universal appeal to small children, so if your child has recently come down with Dora fever, your child is in good company. While it may, at first sight, seem easier to plan a party with a more general theme, it is actually quite simple to plan an entire party using a Dora the Explorer theme from start to finish. Invitations and thank you cards are available to purchase or download for free online; other necessary party supplies, such as banners and party favors, are also available in this popular theme.

Free Dora the Explorer Invitations

Party invitations are one thing that you can save some money on because there are resources online where you can download templates and then print the invitations. The templates listed below are free; of course, if you print on a color inkjet printer, the printing costs could rival the cost of buying the invitations at the store. If you have a laser printer, printing costs for the colored invitations should be negligible.

Some of these templates offer the option to print in black and white, which can be dressed up a bit by using a special paper or cardstock for printing. These templates offer a picture for the child to color in. Of course, any of the color invitations can also be printed in black and white; however, these would probably not look very attractive. If you'd like to save colored ink, check out the second option in the list below, DLTK Cards, and choose the option to print in black and white.

Sites for Free Download

Nick Jr. features free printable invitations, as well as thank-you notes and other party essentials.
DLTK Cards offers many free printable cards, also with the option to print in black and white.
I Love Cartoons: this site includes free invitations that you can print yourself.
Hoover Web Design provides three different free templates.

Other Free Invitations

It's also possible to make free Dora the Explorer invitations without using one of these templates. For example, you could take a picture of a Dora or Diego doll and use that to make your own card on your computer. You could also take a picture of your daughter with her Dora backpack on or dressed in a Dora t-shirt and make your own cards from it. This is a fun way to make a free invitation without using one of the templates listed above. While these templates are free and easy to work with, many children are having Dora-themed birthday parties nowadays, so it could be that one of these free printable invitations is already tacked onto your fridge for an upcoming birthday celebration. In this case, a little creativity on your part can go a long way in making an invitation that stands out among the crowd.

E-Card Invitations

Another way to make free invitations is to create e-card invitations. If you send out your invitations in a digital format, even the cost of printing is eliminated. There are two ways to make a digital invitation: one is to send an e-card via an e-card website and the other is to create a file on your computer and then send it as an email attachment.

Sending e-cards can be done from several websites, such as Hallmark and Blue Mountain. Blue Mountain has a Dora the Explorer party invitation that can be sent online. This option is fun because it allows children to get a digital invitation.

Making your own invitation on your computer is also a fun idea. You can use an image of your child as well as images of Dora, Diego and Boots. One of the best things about this option is that you have complete flexibility in making the invitation; for those who are handy with computers, this option allows you to put your own creative touch on the invitation. For those who use computers less often, the printable templates are always available.

Whether you choose to print your invitations or send them electronically, have lots of fun planning your Dora birthday party!

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