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Crafter Party

DECORATIONS:
Let the kids do the decorating. Cover a wall with craft paper and provide washable markers (make sure they dont bleed through the paper, or you may mark the walls) and crayons that the kids can use to write birthday messages. Also, remember to cover the floor if it isn't easy to wipe clean.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS:
Keep with the do-it-yourself theme. One great idea is pizzas-give each child a pizza shell to top any way they like. Another is sandwiches-give the children a choice of breads and fillings.

GAMES / ACTIVITIES:
Designer
Give each child a plain white t-shirt (they can be bought in bulk at outlets). Let them design and decorate their t-shirts. Provide fabric paint, beads, jewels, and fabric markers.

Challenge
It's a challenge to create a specific costume out of common household products like toilet paper and garbage bags. Then hold a fashion show to judge the creations. Award prizes for most creative, most realistic, etc.

GOODY BAGS:
Each kid gets to bring home a decorated t-shirt. If you like, you can also send them home with a goody bag filled with craft products like construction paper, markers, pipe cleaners and glitter.

REMEMBER:
Let the parents know the kids may get a little messy and recommend they bring an old shirt to cover their clothes. Have extras on hand.