Ideas for Child's Birthday Invitations
Make It a Special Day with a Personalized Birthday Invitation
Jul 23, 2009
Many parents go all out for a child's birthday party, especially if it is the child's first birthday. They want everything to be perfect. They desire the most creative and unique party of all the family and friends. What better way to start out a grand celebration than creating clever, cute, and one of a kind birthday invitations? With modern technology, making your child's birthday invitation is easy and fun.
Use a Unique Birthday Invitation SayingThe first step in designing the perfect birthday invitation is the selection of a theme. If age appropriate, the child will likely do the selecting. Once the theme of the party is determined, a catchy saying is needed based upon that theme. The guests should recognize the theme of the party from reading the invitation. Most sayings are also based around the age of the child. For example if this is the child's first birthday and a farm theme is selected, the saying may read "Head on down to farm for (Child's name)'s first birthday.
Select a Cute DesignThere is nothing cuter on a birthday invitation than a picture of the child. Using a picture of the child displays a truly personalized birthday invitation. The picture is even more unique when it matches the party theme. For the farm theme, the child's birthday invitation could display a picture of the child in overalls and a red bandana.
Create the InvitationOnce the saying is selected and photograph is taken, it is time to create the invitation. Upload the digital picture to your computer. Open a print shop or other design program. Import the picture or pictures of the child. Create the invitation by choosing a background and clipart to match the theme. Use a legible font to enter the saying along with the party details. Save the invitation in JPEG form to a flash drive or CD.
Print the InvitationsA couple of options exist for printing the invitations. Many online companies offer printing services. If you do not want to wait for the invitations to arrive in the mail, take the flash drive or CD to a printing kiosk. Print the invitations as any other pictures, Select the desired size. Another option is to print the invitation on cardstock and cut it into a design.
Mailing Birthday InvitationsOnce the homemade birthday invitations are printed, it is time to mail them. Many stores with office supplies offer invitation size envelopes that are perfect for a 4 x 6 picture. Place the picture invitation inside of the envelope and address it. Seal the envelope and secure its closure with a sticker related to the theme of the party.
