Slumber Party Invitation

A slumber party invitation needs to include all of the pertinent details of the party itself, but can also be a fun way to tie in the theme of the event. From purchased cards to homemade invitations, it's important to choose the right ones to suit the party.

Party invitations set the tone for fun!

You can find ready-made party invitations at most card stores or party supply outlets. These come in a wide variety of styles, and can include almost any theme, such as:

• Movie or television character themes
• Pirate parties
• Makeover parties for girls
• Images of sleeping bags and pillows
• Age-related themes for birthday slumber parties
• Holiday themes
• Movie night or game night
• Sports themes

You can find cute, printable party invitations online. These are cost-effective, as the only expenses involved are paper and ink for your printer. Consider investing in sturdy paper or card stock, and you can opt for paper in different colors as well.

Here are some places to find a template for a slumber party invitation:

• Hoover Web Design – This site includes slumber party and sleepover party invitation templates, with styles for both girls and boys.

• DLTK Kids – If your child is interested in Pokemon, these cards are for you! The Snorlax design is perfect for sleepover parties, or you can customize any of the others. There are also templates for matching envelopes.

• Blue Mountain – This site's themes include general slumber parties, as well as a military theme and a "royal sleepover."

• Invitations and More – These designs are simple and cute, and most appropriate for younger kids. They also have envelope templates.

• Moms Break – This cute template for a makeover party is a PDF file, and requires Adobe Reader to view and print.

If you're feeling creative, there are several ways to make your own invitations for a slumber party. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.

Pick up some blank card stock and use your imagination! These can be decorated with stickers, paint, stamps, cutouts, or magic markers. You can adorn them with glued-on ribbons, glitter, felt shapes, or just about anything else that comes to mind.

Some themes you could use include:

• Moons and stars
• Pillow fights, with tiny feathers glued to the cards
• Sleeping bags or blankets, with cotton ball pillows

Make sure to leave plenty of time for glue or paint to dry before passing out these hand-crafted invitations.

For something a little more involved but very cute, make tiny sleeping bags or blankets from fabric. The best choices here are felt or fleece, as these do not fray, and therefore require no hemming.

Cut out rectangular shapes from your fabric for a simple blanket, or use wider rectangles for a sleeping bag. Create the party invitation from paper stock, with all of the details for the event.

For the blanket invitation, simply use craft glue or double-sided tape to attach the invitation to the fabric. Allow time for the glue to dry, and then roll up the invitations. Secure the rolls with ribbon, adding a tag with the recipient's name to the bow.

For the sleeping bag, fold the fabric in half and close up the bottom and most of one side by sewing it together, or by using a thin line of craft glue. Fold the top corner down to resemble a sleeping bag, and secure with glue. You can then tuck the invitation into the sleeping bag, with the recipient's name written at the top of the page. These can also be rolled up like the blanket design.

Don't forget to include all of the important information on each party invitation. The necessities are:

• Date and time, including the time that parents should pick up their kids the next morning
• Location
• Contact name and phone number
• Reason for the party (birthday, holiday, just for fun)
• What to bring, such as pillows, pajamas, sleeping bags, toothbrushes, etc.

Also, consider asking parents to let you know if their children have any food allergies or sensitivities, since you'll be providing snacks and breakfast the next morning.

Planning invitations to a slumber party can be a fun way to prepare for the big night. Getting the guest of honor involved in choosing or making the invitations is a great way to begin planning the party together.

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