Summer Crafts: Create your own party invitations
Summer is the perfect time to throw parties with friends and enjoy creative activities. At APLI Kids, we have three simple and super original craft ideas so little ones can make their own party invitations. Not only will they boost their creativity, but they’ll also bring joy to anyone who receives them!
Material needed:
- Colorful cardboard
- Moving eyes
- Glue stick
- Markers
- Scissors
- Wooden sticks
- Binders
Monster invitations
These round cards open like a funny mouth. They’re decorated with moving eyes and sparkly details, and inside you’ll find a sweet birthday or party message.
Step by step:
- Cut a large circle out of cardboard for the base.
- Draw a center line and cut in two symmetrical parts.
- Decorate with shapes, eyes, and glitter details.
- Write the message inside.
APLI Kids Tip: Use different colors and textures so each little monster has its own personality.
Tropical fruit invitations
Refreshing and cheerful! These fruit-slice shaped cards open up to reveal your secret summer party message.
Step by step:
- Cut out circles and split them in half to create fruit slices.
- Decorate them as watermelon, lemon, or orange.
- Join the halves with a rotating brad.
- Write your meassage inside.
APLI Kids Tip: Add tiny seeds for a more realistic effect.
Ice cream invitations
These popsicle-shaped cards are so cute, you’ll want to eat them! Perfect for summer parties outdoors.
Step by step:
- Cut the popsicle shape into two parts.
- Decorate the top with “melting chocolate”, sprinkles, or glittery confetti.
- Glue a stick to the bottom.
- Write your message on the back or inside it it’s a foldable card.
APLI Kids Tip: Use glitter to give them a magical summer look.
With these ideas, every child can create their own personalized invitation, perfect for birthdays, pool parties, or outdoor snacks. Fun is guaranteed from the very start! Will you try these crafts at home? Share your creations with us on our Instagram profile @aplikids.
