How to Make an Invitation for a Pool Party

Make an invitation for a pool party that doubles as a party favor.

If you are planning a swimming pool party, make your invitations as much fun as the party itself promises to be. Sending invitations that double as party favors is a creative way to make your pool party exciting and memorable.

Things You'll Need

• Swimming tubes
• Swimming caps
• Permanent marker
• Large envelopes

Instructions

1. Buy inexpensive, solid-colored swimming tubes or swimming caps (one per invitee). Look for them at dollar stores and on eBay.

2. Using a permanent marker, write the name of the party in decorative letters along the top of the swimming caps or (deflated) tubes. For example, if the pool party is for a graduation, write "Class of 2011 Graduation Party."

3. Write the usual party-invitation details on the caps or tubes, such as date, time and RSVP information. For a creative touch, include language such as:

   Swim on over to our house

   Dive into the excitement

   Have a splashing good time

   Our house is located 547 laps after Main Street

4. Place the swimming tubes or caps into large envelopes addressed to your invitees and mail them off. Be sure each envelope includes enough postage to cover the weight of the invitation.

Tips & Warnings

• You may use a solid colored bathing cap instead of a swimming tube if you cannot get cheap swimming tubes.

References

• Emily Post: Invitation Etiquette

Resources

• Toy Splash: Tubes