Theme Parties

A cowboy-themed party creates a rustic western atmosphere for a picnic, barbecue or buffet. Invite guests to dress according to the theme and choose country music that sets the scene. Kids and...

Creating floats for parties is a creative way to kick off a party. There are a vast array of themes that you can use to make your float. You can build floats on trailers, jeeps, barges or use an...

The 1950s is an era filled with fun visual inspiration. So many new ideas in music, design and popular culture were introduced in this period that still seem fresh today. Decorating for a 1950s...

Backstage passes are fun and easy to create if you are having a Hollywood or rock-star type of party. You can send your guests their passes in the invitations and they will need to present them at...

A Mix and Match party is a function in which the host takes two ideas and merges them together as one, or when a social mixer is thrown. A party should always be a cheery and social mixer to bring...

Whether you're hosting a Valentine's Day party for kids or adults, you can ensure that your guests have plenty of engaging games and activities to choose from, even if you have a limited budget....

Delight your guests with party tables decorated with a tropical Caribbean theme. Whether it's for children or adults, guests will enjoy an event that gets them to interact with props and...

The fifties were a cool, chic and ever-so entertaining decade. "Grease" and "Happy Days" highlighted an era of time in America's history that was innocent but coming of age. Party attire for a...

"Camp Rock," a popular Disney movie, takes place at a summer camp. The main character, Mitchie, can't afford to attend the rock camp so she gets a job there as a cook. The movie attracted the...

Everyone looks forward to food day at the office. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, marking an office accomplishment or just enjoying a morale-boosting lunch, appetizers are an easy option...

The eighth grade is a year of big changes for 13- and 14-year-olds. They are beginning their teenage years and high school is on the horizon. Parties are no longer about the birthday cake and...

Fashion shows can be fabulous and fun, but very tedious. Here are a few helpful tips that I've obtained after being in the industry.

Why not have a Japanese sushi party to celebrate the New Year or anytime as a theme for one of your gatherings with friends? This can be lots of fun and everyone can participate. An itamae,...

Princess theme parties are popular with girls of many ages. Whether you are decorating for a preschooler or Sweet 16 princess, you can easily make princess-themed decorations with a few supplies...

Invitations can set just the right tone for a "Finding Nemo" theme party, and die-cut invitations add a special touch for guests. Because die-cut invitations are something of a specialty item,...

Any little prince or princess who's planning a birthday party deserves the best kind of royal invitations. These fun, rolled parchment paper invitations will surprise your guests and set the mood...

Invitations set the tone for an event, letting guests know the formality and theme of the celebration. Music and the 1950s are two popular party themes that can be represented by record-shaped...

It sounds like the script to a silly movie. In fact, Michele and Tareq Salahi were vying for starring roles in the upcoming “The Real Housewives Of D.C.” when they came upon the fantastic idea of...

When you think of the bygone era of the 1930s, pictures of end of Prohibition celebrations, jazz and swing bands and fashions of 1930s hats, curled updo hairstyles for women dressed in layered...

Mary Kay parties are a great way to gather a group of your closest girlfriends and family members together to celebrate all things makeup and skincare. With the help of an enthusiastic beauty...

Blacklight, more accurately Ultraviolet (UV) lighting, effects are created by exposing UV sensitive materials to a narrow band or spectrum of invisible light waves. The materials glow or fluoresce...

Do you live in a town where you've noticed the weather is starting to get a little chilled? If so, don't worry. There is a way that you can still get yourself a beautiful tan plus have a...

Jungle invitations send up a roar of excitement when the recipients open the envelope. Homemade invitations save money on the party budget and let you make a customized invite that fits your party...

A great décor item for any type of pirate theme is a cannon. For a child's party, the kids may enjoy pretending with the cannon, while with adult parties it may simply be a prop. Standing...

Having individual place cards for your guests is a great way to make each person feel special, whether your cards simply have the guest's name, or you include graphics and colors that fit the...

With the popularity of Transformers on the rise, now is a great time to have a birthday party themed around the popular films and comic books. It is certainly possible to locate an array of...

Round up your friends and family members for a lively party with a country hoedown theme. Fill the space with Wild West-inspired decorations like hay bales, horseshoes and a wagon wheel to set the...

The next time you plan a pirate-themed party, don't bother spending a bunch of booty on expensive store-bought invites. Instead, get the family together, grab a few supplies and make your own.

Whether you want to host a viewing party for the Olympics or want to plan an Olympic themed event for friends and family members who adore the winter or summer games, organize festivities that...

Make patriotic favors for your guests attending a Fourth of July or other patriotic party. Red, white and blue candles--whether you opt to simply give them a votive in each color or to make a...

A homemade party invitation greets guests in a more personal way. Homemade invitations are especially ideal for unusual event themes that might not offer many commercial party supplies. The...

Feed your 70s party guests to prevent them hustling to the door early.

Celebrate the sunny days of summer by hosting a beach-themed party for family and friends. Whether it's a sweltering August day or a frosty day in February, evoke the feel of a breezy, warm beach...

Whether you're decorating tables for a birthday dinner honoring an avid golfer, a luncheon at a golf club or an awards banquet for a golf tournament, incorporate golf tees into the designs as a...

Party like it's 1929.

The Rock Band game and entertainment system is a challenging pastime, and can be an entertaining theme for a party. The Rock Band system was made specifically for bringing people together, as the...

Bingo is a game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. Throw a bingo party to provide an evening of fun for everyone. At a bingo party, the game itself is the main attraction. You don't need...

If you're planning a party to honor a police rookie, themed parties are always fun, and a police rookie party provides a variety of great thematic opportunities. Party supply stores and local...