Make Your Own Birthday Invitations

If your child has an upcoming birthday, one of the first things you will need are birthday invitations. Invitations should be sent out around four weeks before the party, and should include information such as who the party is for, the date, time, theme and RSVP deadline. This should be within two weeks of the party date so you can purchase the right amount of food and party favors. Selecting, or even making invitations for your child's birthday party can be a lot of fun as there are many creative choices out there.

The type of birthday invitations to choose depend on the age of your child, first and foremost. For an infant or very young toddler you might just call or email your invitees. Older children will want formal invitations sent to friends and classmates, and may even want to help select them. There are invitations featuring all kinds of beloved characters from cartoons, shows and movies. For example your little girl might want a Disney princess theme, or your little boy might choose a train theme or a Spider-Man theme, just to name a few examples.

You can even make your own birthday invitations for kids using special computer software. This invitation maker software is usually billed as stationery software and can be downloaded online or purchased at many stores where computer software is sold. These programs are easy to use, you usually just select the type of stationery you want to make, choose from a graphic or upload your own, enter the custom text then print. Make sure to use heavyweight paper or card stock so the invites won't be too flimsy. If you don't want to use computer software, enlist the help of your child and make invitations by hand.

Your local craft store is a great place to shop when buying invitation making supplies. Many of the same supplies used for scrapbook making can serve a good purpose. As mentioned before, choose card stock or heavy paper so the invitations are sturdy. For handmade invitations, you could go with your child's favorite theme and add stickers or glued decorations that coordinate. Scrapbook supplies include all kinds of little illustrations that can be glued, letters and numbers, and more. You might even want to make copies of a photo of your child and put it on the front of the invitation for a truly personal touch.

Kids love helping with things, especially birthday invitations. If your child is old enough to write, let them fill out information such as their name on the invitation and if they are handing them out to classmates, the name of the invitee on the envelope. This gives them handwriting practice and allows them to help out. There are so many creative ideas for birthday invitations, if your child is old enough to let you know their preferences you can choose or make incredible invites for the upcoming celebration. Even if you're planning for a very young child, there are lots of ways to make the invitations special.