"flip flops and sand box"

OK...HOW CUTE WOULD THESE BE AS INVITATIONS!!?? I found these at Michaels, and they were only 1.69 (and thats canada pricing they are cheaper in the states im sure...everything is!) If you painted them up nice, used a fine tip sharpie to write the info. on them, and glued a magnet to the back...they would double as an invitation AND a pre-party party favor! Plus, your invitation will be stuck to the fridge under everyones nose! YAY!!! I may do a theme like this next year.  I'm so excited about this.

For Jaimie...

A friend of mine asked me if I had any ideas for a "flip flops and sand box" themed birthday party.  I  don't really know exactly what she wants as far as how "beachy/luau" she wants to go.  But here are some ideas I really liked....

Photos found via:

http://www.karaspartyideas.blogspot.com/

http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/

http://www.ourcozynest.blogspot.com/

http://partyperfectblog.blogspot.com/

http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com/

Anyways...just some cute things I though would be easy to DIY.  I'm sure your party will be wonderful!!

Speaking of Luau!

Those flip flops got me excited and now I'm kind of on a Luau roll.  Decorating a Luau would be one of the funest themes to decorate for.  Carved fruit would make GREAT centerpieces. (and make you look like you know what you're doing in the kitchen, AND in party planning)  Here are instructions for a whole list of different watermelon carving designs!!  I LOVE THESE!

Luau?

Ok, so I saw these on Make It and Love It not long ago and loved them so much I made some for myself.  Then the idea came to me last night.  How fun would these be as an activity at a Luau party for a tween!?  I would have loved to make these in Jr./High school!! SO FUN! and a Luau party is always fun!  Find the tutorial HERE!

Or you could always make them for littler feet, too.  A luau party is fun for all ages!