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Shiver me timbers!

With the the mega-hit franchise Pirates of the Caribbean (starring Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom), the pirate theme party has never been more popular with kids, teens AND adults.

And by pillaging and plundering the 'Net, planning a do-it-yourself costume, pirate party invitations, food and fun has never been easier.

In keeping with the theme, use pirate clip art to make your own easy party invitations. Begin with a hearty... "Ahoy! Come walk the plank" (or... shake your booty!) and inside tell you guests to chart a course to your house with location, time and date.

To decorate, use anything from sand & sea shells or skulls & crossbones to Pirates of the Caribbean posters tacked up in strategic locations.

Just be sure to have plenty of pirate party food on hand : Fish 'n Chips, Golden Nuggets (chicken nuggets) Goldfish crackers and, of course, a festive Treasure Chest Cake you can make yourself. Easier still, make a simple chocolate-frosted sheet cake and decorate using a skull & crossbones template.

Looking for pirate themed drinks? Serve your sea faring guests grog or bumboo — made with Caribbean rum for the adults (make that root beer for the kids) — from the appropriate jugs or bottles marked with an "XXX".

Games & activities should be lots of fun for everyone - such as a pirate Scavenger Hunt, or check out other creative pirate party entertainment ideas found here. When the party's over, thank your guests for coming with goodie bags filled with pirate booty such as toy compasses, foil-wrapped candy coins, or other treasure.

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Coolest Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Just like it says with a treasure chest of ideas for making it fun for kids & adults - including party games, recipes, homemade decorations and a free pirate party invitation to print.

Pirate Party - Everything you need right down to the goodie bags including ideas for invitations, party cakes, decorations, games & activites.

Family Fun - Pirate Party - Do it yourself decorations plus games & activities, a pirate party checklist, and complete recipes and instructions for Pirate Ship Cake & Treasure Chest Cake.

Fun in the Galley - Kid-friendly party recipes featuring Walk the Plank celery sticks, peanut butter cannonballs and more, plus pirate party games & free pirate clip art.

How to Make Pirate Theme Party Invitations - Great instructions for invitations with links to fonts and graphics to give your invites a real pirate feel.

Do It Yourself Dress Up & Pirate Costumes

Blackbeard - Aargh ...a do it yourself pirate costume idea for kids of all ages.

Pirate Costume Accesssories - With tips for making a tri-corner hat, belt buckle, pouch, and a homemade pirate hook - from the popular homemaking wench, Martha Stewart.

Coolest Homemade Pirate Costume Ideas - For toddlers to 5-year-olds, with pictures & instructions.

Pirate of the Caribbean - Be a rugged manly man with help from AskMen.com.

Grog Recipe

Stir up 1 shot rum, 1 teaspoon sugar or honey, and a splash of lime juice. then add boiling water to fill a mug or glass. Add a cinammon stick and a twig of mint for flavor and color. Cheers, mate!

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