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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 along with pirate party 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 & date.

To decorate, use anything from sand & sea shells, to 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.

Drinks? Serve them from the appropriate jugs or bottles marked with an "XXX" (root beer for the kids, Caribbean rum for the adults.)

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.

On the Web, set sail for other helpful tips & advice, including pirate costume & dress up ideas plus complete instructions for partying like a band of pirates ....

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.

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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.

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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.

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