Writing an Invitation Card for a Birthday Party
A well-written birthday invitation will create interest in your party---plus, people like receiving them. Birthday invitations come in different shapes and colors, but it is the message that garners your guests' attention. Whether you make them on a computer or write them by hand, the best cards have a clear message and include all the important details.
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Instructions
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Use a large font or large handwriting for the writing on the cover of the birthday card. The cover is your introductory statement and should be succinct.
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Write a cheerful message, like "I'm Having a Party!" or "You Are Invited!" If your party has a theme, give clues to the theme in your cover message. For example, for a disco party you might write, "Get Down, Get Funky!"
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Center the text on the page.
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Write on the left side of the page more details about your party. Explain your theme or the occasion in this section. You might say, "Bring your bobby socks, because we will be going back to the fifties." For a toddler's birthday, give details that are important. For example, "Moms, bring a smock, because kids will be finger painting at Brandon's party."
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List the date, time and address of the party. If you are setting a time limit, then include a start and finish time. Each section should beginning with a section title, like, "When, Where, Who and RSVP." At the bottom right of the page, encourage your guests to call you.
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Write a personal note on the back of the card. Use the guests' names and tell them you look forward to seeing them at your party.
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- Photo Credit Happy Birthday Card. image by Trish from Fotolia.com
