Create
A Party Theme
By Alyice Edrich
Have
you come up with a party theme only to discover there aren't
any themed decorations on the market? Don't disappoint the guest
of honor, try these instead.
Have you
ever planned a party only to discover that you cannot find the
party decorations to meet your theme? Here are some simple tips
that are sure to make your party a smash!
The Cake:
Bake the cake at home, spread on some icing and decorate. Dont
have time to make the cake? Instead of having the shop decorate
your cake, purchase a no-frills cake. They can spread the icing
and write Happy Birthday Name on the cake, and may
even be coaxed into adding decorations to fit your special theme.
When you
get home, place your childs cleaned (or new) action figures
on the cake. If the cake is for an older person, consider decorating
the sides with some collectibles, or a few miniature birthday
gifts, all related to the theme of course!
Food:
There are tons of recipes online to fit just about any budget
or need. If you cannot find already prepared foods, simply prepare
your make
ahead dishes a week in advance. Then all you have to do
is heat everything up on the day of the event.
Piñatas:
Purchase a windmill style piñata, with a flat center,
then cut and glue the themed pictures to the flat portion of
the piñata.
Paper
Plates:
Find magazine pictures or other forms of photos (you could even
use photocopied family pictures for a reunion)
and place between two plastic plates. Use a clear plate on top
and a dark color on the bottom to frame.
Banners:
The banners can be made on your personal computer by scanning
photos or adding clip art and then inserting into a banner program.
Or you can purchase some blank banner paper and cut out pictures,
glue to the paper, and use markers and letter stenciling for
special greeting.
Color
Scheme:
Try to stick to one color scheme. For instance, a Barbie
theme would be pink and white, a Halloween
theme would be red and black, and a silver
wedding anniversary would be silver and white.
Activities:
When trying to think of a good activity for your themed party,
keep in mind the age of the attendants. Small children cannot
perform complicated tasks. An elderly person may require the
use of a crutch or wheelchair.
It is also
a good idea to consider the space available for the party. Although
the guest of honor may have fifty friends and family members,
the space may only allow ten or twenty to fit comfortably and
still have a good time.