Homemade Alice in Wonderland Party Invitations

 

Alice in Wonderland is an age old tale that has stayed with many of us. It is a popular party theme, and you can make homemade Alice in Wonderland party invitations for your party.

Caterpillar

For this homemade party invitation you will need construction paper, scissors, cardstock, glue, a pencil, and markers. You may also use a lid or cup to cut perfect circles from the construction paper.

Start this homemade Alice in Wonderland party invitation by folding the cardstock in half and writing the important information on the side with the marker. Next use the lid to draw several small circles on construction paper. Cut out the circles and glue them to the front of the party invitation in the shape of a caterpillar.

Use your markers to add eyes and antennas to the caterpillar. If you have some extra buttons laying around your home you can use them for eyes as well. This homemade party invitation is perfect for an Alice in Wonderland party because it features one of the famous characters from Alice in Wonderland.

Teacup

The tea party in Alice in Wonderland is easily remembered, and teacups are a great theme for Alice in Wonderland themed party invitations. For this homemade party invitation you will need cupcake liners, scissors, glue, cardstock, and markers.

Start this Alice in Wonderland invitation for your party by folding the cardstock in half. Write the important information on the inside of the invitation with the markers. Then flatten the cupcake liner out and cut it in half.

Glue the cupcake liner on the front of the party invitation to look like a cup. Cut a small handle from the remainder of the cupcake liner and glue it to the teacup. Add flowers and other patterns to the teacup or use patterned cupcake liners for unique details. You can also cut pieces out of the tea cup to make it look broken; this homemade party invitation will suit your Alice in Wonderland themed party well.

Hat

The Mad Hatter is a famous character in Alice in Wonderland, and you can use his hat as a theme for your party invitation. For this homemade party invitation you will need cardstock, construction paper, glue, scissors, ribbon, and feathers.

Start this Alice in Wonderland themed party invitation by folding the cardstock in half and write the information on the inside. Next cut a large `rectangle out of construction paper and taper the ends of one of the sides of the rectangle; this will make the hat look larger on top.

Next cut a long thin rectangle for the brim of the hat and glue it to the front of the party invitation. Glue a piece of ribbon to the smaller side of the large rectangle and wrap the ends of the ribbon around the back to hide the cut edge.Glue the large rectangle to the front of the party invitation on top of the brim and add some feathers for detail. This homemade Alice in wonderland party decoration is easy to make, and it is perfect for your Alice in Wonderland themed party.

Homemade Space Themed Party Invitations

 

You can make homemade space themed party invitations easily and inexpensively. Making homemade party invitations is a lot of fun for kids. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating homemade space themed party invitations for kids featuring planets and a spaceship.

Planets

You can make homemade space themed party invitations featuring planets using very few items. For this homemade invitation you will need heavy paper, scissors, a bowl, a pencil, paint, and a paintbrush. Start by folding the paper in half.

Place the bowl on the paper so that the top of the bowl slightly over hangs the folded edge of the paper. Then trace the rim of the bowl to create a circle. Trace as many circles onto the paper as you can fit without overlapping. Then cut the circles out. Make sure to leave the folded edge to make your invitation have two sides.

Then use the paint and the paintbrush to add the details to your plant. Circles and stripes are fun, and you can use a sponge to add detail and texture. You may want to research what the planets look like before you decide how to paint your homemade space themed party invitation. After the paint has dried you can fill in the necessary information on the inside of the invitation and send it to your guests.

Space Ship

A fun spaceship is a great focal point of a homemade space themed party invitation. For this homemade party invite you will need heavy paper, scissors, glue, a pencil, and construction paper. You may also like to use markers or crayons for smaller details.

Start by folding the paper in half to create the basic homemade invitation. Then use the construction paper to make the space ship. Draw a small circle on gray construction paper. You can use a cup to trace a circle. Then draw a very thin and long oval to be the outer edge of the space ship. Cut these shapes out. Also cut several small circular shapes for windows and three small triangles.

Glue the circle to the middle of the front of the invitation. Place the oval horizontally across the circle and glue in place. Add the smaller circles to the edge of the oval like space ship windows. Then add the three triangles to the bottom of the space ship. Feel free to add more details with the paper if you like. When the glue has dried this homemade space themed invitation is ready to be sent to party guests.

Making homemade party invitations are fun and cheap. These homemade party invitations are perfect for you space themed party; so try them today!

How to Make Recycled 80's Theme Party Invitations

 

You can learn how to make recycled 80's themed party invitations inexpensively and easily. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on how to make three recycled 80's themed party invitations.

Disco Ball

A disco ball is a great focal point for an 80's themed party invitation and you can use recycled Pringles cans to create these invitations. You will also need a black marker, a cup, heavy paper, glue, and scissors for this recycled party invite. You may also add some glitter for a more 80's touch if you have it available.

Start by cutting down the length of a Pringles can. Then cut the bottom off of the can. Unroll the tube and you can recycle the silver cardboard to create a great 80's themed disco ball. Lay the cardboard flat with the cup on top. Then trace the cup with the marker. Cut the circle out and add the disco ball effect by drawing criss-crossed lines on the circle.

Fold the paper in half and add the important details to the inside using a printer or a marker. Then glue the disco ball to the front and add some glitter if you like to finish this 80's theme party invitation made from recycled Pringles cans.

Pac Man

An easy 80's themed party invitation can be made featuring Pacman. For this recycled craft you will need yellow paint, plastic lids, scissors, a black marker, glue, and heavy paper. Start by folding the paper in half.

Then cut the edge of the lid off, and cut a wedge into the side of the lid. Paint the lid yellow and allow it to dry. While the lid is drying fill in the necessary information on the inside of the 80's themed party invitation. When the lid has dried draw a black dot for an eye and glue the Pacman to the front of the invitation.

Boom Box

The boom box is an awesome symbol of the 80's, and it can be a great theme for your party invitation. For this recycled invite you will need cardboard, old magazines, scissors, heavy paper, markers, and glue. Start by cutting a rectangle out of the cardboard.

Color the rectangle black using the markers. While the ink is drying, look through the magazine for black and grey patterns. Cut two circles out of similar paper. Also cut a small rectangle, and a strip of grey paper for buttons.

Glue the circles to the cardboard to look like speakers, add the rectangle in between for a cassette player, and add the strip on top like buttons. Use the markers to draw lines in the strip to separate the buttons, and use the red marker to add the record button if you like. Then fold the heavy paper in half and glue the boom box to the front of it.

Creating 80's themed party invitations are a fun way to recycled while surprising your guest with one of a kind invitation. These 80's themed party invites are easy to make and environmentally friendly.