Tea Party Birthday - Birthday Party Ideas for Girls
Many little
girls love nothing more than dressing up and spending time
with
their friends. If this describes
your daughter, a tea party birthday theme, is the way to go!
Planning Your Tea Party Birthday
You don't need to wait for a birthday to
host a special tea party, you can host a mother - daughter tea, any
time of year! You can also add a them to your party such
as...Garden Tea, Teddy Bear Tea,
Daisy Garden, Alice in Wonderland, roses and lace etc. The party
guide below is intended for a basic tea party theme but can be
adapted.
Expensive tea party items are not necessary. Begin with a few
tea party themed paper items
for easy clean-up and add inexpensive tea cups, saucers
and a pot from your local thrift shop. Decorate using
creativity, rather than cash.
Then, use the
tea party games, decorating tips and crafts provided below, for
a memorable birthday celebration!
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Kit's Party Tips:
Bear in mind the age group of your guests. If the children are very young,
plastic tea ware is in order. Plan your party for no more than
two hours.
TEA PARTY
INVITATIONS
TO YOUR BIRTHDAY
Send invitations 2-3 weeks before the party.
Keep the number of guests to a minimum, 4-5 guests
is a perfect number for a tea party. Ask the girls to bring a
special guest (doll).
Tip: Have some extras at the party for girls/moms who may
forget.
GIRL'S TEA
PARTY DECORATIONS
When the season is cooperates, host a garden birthday tea party outdoors.
If not, bring the garden indoors with imitation, or real flowers,
lace
and ribbons.
Fill the party area with streamers and balloons.
When hosting your tea party outdoors, consider enclosing the party table with a
sheer, bed canopy hanging from a tree.
Create a feminine and easy centerpiece by placing a bouquet of
dainty flowers in a tea pot.
Place the tea pot bouquet on a doily in the in the center of the
table.
Fashion a decorative place setting with individually wrapped
fruit teas, candies, tulle fabric and
a single flower. Cut squares of tulle. Place two teabags and a
few wrapped candies in the center of the square.
Gather up the corners and tie into a little package with a piece
of ribbon. Tie a the single flower into the bow.
Add a fancy name tag, if you choose.
A Special Welcome to Your Tea Party
Upon a arrival escort the girls to a "dress-up" room.
Where they'll find dresses, shoes, hats and of course white tea
gloves to wear during the party. Add hint of blush and lipstick
and the girls will be ready for their special party.
TIP:
Begin collecting the dress-up items during the weeks before the
party.
Thrift stores, friends and relatives are the best source.
TEA PARTY GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Don't expect young children to keep themselves
entertained.
Plan a few games and a craft to keep kids happy. You may
even want to have a few no-prep parlor games or word
games ready to play. It's better to have too many
activities, rather than too few.
Sugar Cube Stacks
Provide a smooth surface and a large pile of sugar cubes
to each player. Set a timer. The object of the game is
to build the tallest tower before when the timer goes
off.
Set the Table Please
Although tea parties are generally calm ands little
girls are on their
best behavior. We suggest a little physical activity to
let loose those
little girl sillies. this game will do the trick!
Place an X on the ground/floor to establish a starting
line.
Proved a Kid-sized table a reasonable distance away from
the "X".
If you don't have a table, a cloth covered box with do.
Gather a proper tea setting; plastic tea cup, saucer,
tea pot, spoon, sugar bowl, creamer, dessert fork etc.
Place all of the items into a box or basket and place at
the starting line marked "X". All of the girls will
begin at the starting line. When you say "Go!", one
player at a time will quickly bring a piece of the place
setting to the table and return to the starting line.
Then the next player takes turn and so on ,until
the table is set. You may want to establish a time limit
to add to the excitement. It's important that no
breakable or sharp objects be used.
Kit's Tip: Consider drawing a setting guide on a paper
placemat. Place it
on the table for the girls to follow.
More Fun Tea Party Games...
Musical Chairs
Stick the Top on the tea pot.
Coin toss into tea cups ( not your fine china!)
Pass a sugar cube or strawberry around the table using
only a spoon.
Word games such as 20 questions or "telephone". The
Internet has many web sites with parlor games and rules.
Tea Party Activity Kit (8 count)
Birthday Tea Party Crafts
Many crafts are appropriate for this theme. Here are a
few of our best suggestions. Craft kits are the easiest
when hosting a party, as the supplies are usually all
prepared ahead of time:
Decorate doorknob hanger.
Bead a necklace or bracelet.
Decorate a picture frame.
Decorate a foam or plastic visor.
Make tissue flowers.
Make paper fans.
Use scrapbook supplies to decorate page with
a digital photo from the party.
Tea Party Birthday Treats
A traditional tea party menu is not always considered
tasty to young children. Adapt it a bit to better suit
young taste buds.
Serve pink lemonade or flavored iced tea. Kid- friendly
sandwiches cut with cookie cutters; flower, heart and
star.
Chucks of fruit placed on popsicle sticks (safer than
skewers).
Sweet Tea Treats:
Chocolate covered strawberries
Mini-cupcakes
Vanilla wafer cookies dipped in white chocolate and
decorating sprinkles.
Lemon bars
Cut pink and vanilla wafer cookies into squares to make
faux petit fours cakes.
After tea, treats, gifts and games, allow some free time
for playing
with the dolls they brought as guests.
Tea Party Favors
SAy "Thank you.", in a unique way. Fill an inexpensive
tea cup with small items; lip gloss, nail polish, lemon
drops, stickers...
Tea Party Favor Kit
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