Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

Last week we talked about the Five To Party Themes for Girls.  This week were going to talk about a favorite boys theme...The Fun Pirate Birthday Party!

I came across this great article by Mike Dougherty on how to have a super fun and successful Pirate Party of your own!  If you get the chance take a look at some of Mike's other ideas on his website, http://fun-kid-birthday-parties.com

Here's the article...

Thar be fun pirate birthday party ideas ahead me buckos...AAARRRH! So haul in the gang plank, trim yer sails and be watchin' for ships flyin' the Jolly Roger.

"Avast and ahoy maties, this here be yer captain speakin to ya... Captain Grandpa Mike says me."

Yer birthday child and all their guests will be havin' a swashbucklin' good time with this here adventure on the fun kid birthday parties high seas!

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Invitations

Yo Ho A Pirate's Treasure Map

Your party guests will really get into your Pirate theme when you send them an invitation that looks like an old Pirate Treasure map...

Cut a brown paper bag into a square.

Then, with a black marker write something like "Captain__________'s (insert your birthday child's name) treasure map"...

"Ye be invited to a swash-buckling good time matey... (then give the party date, time, length of the party and any other details) then close the invitation by saying something like...

"If you dare, you'll be findin the party by followin this here treasure map... And remember this me buckos... "X" marks the spot!"

The map is actually directions to your party location and the "X" is the actual birthday party address...

Then crumble up the paper so your map looks old and mail it to your guest... You can even be creative with the envelope.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Treasure Map

Have some fun with your Pirate Party Invitation buy constructing another treasure map for a real treasure hidden somewhere at your party location.

Cut this map up into puzzle pieces (one for each child you're inviting).

Include a piece of the treasure map in the envelope and instruct your guests to bring their piece of the treasure map to the party.

When your guests arrive, have them put their puzzle pieces together, then they can all hunt for the treasure you've hidden...

Make sure you keep a copy of the map in case one of your guests doesn't show up.

For treasure, put some chocolate coins (always a big hit with our kids) in a box and hid them somewhere for your guests to find together with their map.  Here is a great source for Party Supplies.
Fun Kid Pirate Costume

Your birthday child will love wearing a special pirate costume at their party.

*A Tip From Grandpa Mike

When I was a boy, one of my favorite Halloween costumes was a pirate costume.

You can find a head bandanna at your local thrift store, a colorful old shirt and grey stripped pants.

Cut the shirt sleeves to 3/4 length and fray the edge of the sleeves so they look worn... Cut the pant legs to 3/4 length and fray the edges so they look worn and "ship wrecked".

You can make an eye patch out of a small piece of black card stock or black cloth... Attach a black string or shoe lace to the eye patch and tie it around your child's head.

A wide black belt with a large buckle (you can make a buckle) can be cut to fit around your child's waist.


Here is a great resource for pirate costumes!

Fun Pirate Make-Up

You can complete your child's pirate look by putting black smudges on their face with an eyebrow pencil. Smear it around to look like a beard on a rough pirate face.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Decorations

Black, red, yellow, orange, blue and white are great pirate colors.

Use streamers and balloons to decorate your party area.

You can also pick up some pirate flags and make treasure maps and swords to put on the walls.

Fish nets, star fish and sea shells will help give yer party a sea goin' look.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas - Pirate Pinata

Imagine the fun when one of yer ship mates breaks open a pirate treasure chest pinata aaarrrh, an all kinds ah "treasures" fill yer pirate ships cabin. You can easily find online stores that feature pinatas for just about any party theme.

Fun Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

With these ideas to get your creative juices flowing, you'll be able to come up with lots more great ideas that will make your child's Pirate birthday party adventure a great success.

"Shiver me timbers, this be Captain Grandpa Mike sayin have a swashbucklin' fun Pirate birthday party, AAARRRH!"

Mike Dougherty has lots more fun pirate birthday party ideas waiting for you at http://fun-kid-birthday-parties.com where you'll discover just about everything you'll need for a successful fun kid birthday party.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Dougherty

Don't forget...with Pirates of the Caribean still so popular a pirate party is a great idea for your Halloween theme too.

If you'd like to add some great magic and entertainment for your party click here to see all of the great kids magic programs that are available to you!

See ya next week when I'll be talking about one of my favorite party themes...Harry Potter!

Top 5 Girl Birthday Party Ideas!

Hi Friends...
 

It has been a Hot and crazy summer!  I hope you have been getting out with your family and enjoying the sun!

Tracy and I just got back from taking the kids to see Tom Petty in concert in Hartford!

It was the boys first big concert.  And Tracy has been waiting 20 years to see them so it was really special for all of us!

Have lots to share with you this month so lets jump in!

Here are the Top 5 Girl Birthday Party Ideas!

If you want to throw a wonderful birthday party for your little girl but don't seem to have the perfect fit, this article will give you plenty of options for you to choose from.

1- Make the party an outing.

Instead of having a party at home, why not take the kids where they can have lots of fun? You can make it a day at the zoo, an amusement park or a picnic at a lake. The great advantage of having a party this way is that you won't have to clean or decorate the house. Ask your little girl which of these options she would enjoy the most and then plan for it. If there will be many kids you definitely want to have a few adults help you out. Kids love boats so if you're going to a lake, you might want to find one that offers boat rides.

2- Have a princess party.

What little girl doesn't want to be a princess? If so, this kind of party will be quite the ticket. It's best to make it an all girl party since boys will probably not enjoy this theme too much. However if you want to have boys come, each one can dress up as a prince. Have your guests wear princess costumes or fancy dresses to the party. Hire a "princess" to come to the party and tell her princess stories. The girls can learn a princess dance and wave. They will be in awe with the real life "princess".

3- Have a pony party.

Almost universally, girls love ponies. If you don't have a ranch near by, it might be possible to rent a pony to come to your house or apartment. Everyone gets a ride and parents get a good photo opportunity.

4- A luau party is a great idea - especially if it's warm outside.

Get your birthday girl a grass skirt to wear over her swimsuit. Have some for the guests and their parents. Play seaside games, such as limbo or a ring toss. If you don't have a pool, a fun idea is to get two or three blow-up pools they can splash around in. If you do decide on contests, make sure there is a prize for every participant. Five year olds will cry if someone else wins and they don't get a prize..

5- Have a spa party.

With a smaller group you are able to do something extra special. A spa party is usually well received. The little girls get manicures and pedicures, a mud mask and flip flops to spare their freshly painted toenails. You can do all the work yourself and with other mommies, or hire someone to come in. Contact the beauty school, or if you know a manicurist or a beauty consultant, ask her to plan the activities.

Bonus Idea-Have a Magic Princess Party complete with a interactive magic show!  You know who to contact!

If you would like to have more ideas for kids birthday parties you will love these finding nemo birthday and backyardigans party supplies articles that are filled with resources and pictures.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ginger_Myers

See ya soon!

P.S.  I will be performing on the Green in Prospect CT on Aug. 24 at 11:30 pm...Bring the family and enjoy the show!!!

P.P.S.   Are you ready for Halloween???