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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Clowning Around with these Cute Birthday Party Invitations

Forget war, forget politics, forget religion, the real division among people is - clowns. Either you love these painted face, small car driving, big shoe wearing, modern jesters or you hate them. I fall on the love side of the fence. But ever wonder why some people hate clowns? Here's where the problem all started. Stephen King took this:

And turned it into this:

But today I'm going to focus on the cute and fun clowns, and let's set aside the evil nightmare clowns for a Halloween post. Most kids love clowns. They juggle, bumble around, tell jokes, make fun balloon animals, and they're dressed up in a wacky way that only children can truly appreciate. That's why a clown themed birthday party is an excellent way to celebrate your child's special day.

There are so many fun things you can do with a clown themed party. Here are just a few great ideas: hire a clown entertainer (or coerce a friend), buy or bake a clown birthday cake, face painting with the kids, dress up like clowns and have a best costume contest, carnival games with prizes, hire a petting zoo, make carnival treats like popcorn or cotton candy, and decorate the party like a circus.

Themed parties are a snap to plan for. With a theme you are able to simplify things and base your decisions around a central idea instead of trying to think of a thousand ways to please your guests and how to tie all your ideas together. Having a theme really takes the headache out of party planning.

The best way to get any party started off in the right direction is with invitations. Sending out invites will make your guests feel special, pass along information (such as time, date, location), as well as, build anticipation and excitement for the big day. Having guests who are already excited about a birthday party before they even arrive is a sure way to add to your party's success. Below are some cute, customizable, Clown birthday party invitations that are sure to impress your guests.

clown Birthday Invitation by babyworld
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Clown Around 1st Birthday Party Invitations by pinkinkart
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Birthday Clown Bear, Five, Birthday Invitation by StarStock
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Photo Clown Birthday Card Invite by babyworld
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Clowning Around Birthday Invitation by mousearte
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Happy Clown Invitation by kidsinvitations
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Birthday Clown Announcements by graphicdesign
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Birthday Clown Bear, Fourth Birthday Invitation by StarStock
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

A Great Birthday Party Idea for Your Little Superheroes

With great pride I can tell you that once upon a time, I was not just your average blogger, I was in fact the world's greatest superhero. Like most superheroes, my incredible powers have faded as I got older, but as a child I possessed every known superpower. I could fly, shoot laser beams from either my eyes, finger tips, or a superpower staff - aka, old broomstick. Actually, I could shoot just about anything I wanted out of my hands, sometimes I would freeze things, sometimes light them on fire, or sometimes, if I was in a rush, I would just get down to business and shoot a death ray. And should a bad guy get lucky and by sheer fluke, hurt me, I would just use my incredible super healing powers to fix my wounds. Gosh I miss those days! Now standing up after sitting too long seems like a superpower LOL.

Since kids love superheroes, for their next birthday throw them a superhero themed party. Kids will jump (or fly if they are already superheroes) at the opportunity to dress up like their favorite superhero, or, let their imagination run wild and help them create their own unique superhero costume. You'd be amazed at how much fun a child can have with a blanket cape and some glitter. Also, themed parties are a great way to organize your ideas and makes it easier to pick out decorations, games, and food.

The best way to get a superhero party started off with a ZAP! BANG! POW! is by sending out birthday invitations. Not only does an invitation inform guests of important details such as date, location, and time, but a good invitation also helps build excitement for the big event. Also, in the case of a themed party, it lets the guests know that they are expected to dress up and participate in on the action. Below are some awesome, customizable birthday party invitations that are sure to impress your guests.