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She Sends Seashells

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From sillyeagle

 She Sends Seashells

Mermaid Party Invitations

 She Sends Seashells

"Please come to my party!" from a Little Mermaid

Tell us about the party. 

My daughter, Juliet, was turning three-years-old and she requested a mermaid birthday party. (You can read about more of the inspiration and details on my blog Silly Eagle Books)

Tell us about the birthday invitations. 

I saw an idea for using seashells as party invitations and thought it would fit perfectly with the mermaid theme. We found some nice, big shells at Wal-mart of all places. I used a permanent marker to pen the invitation details. It was simple and fun and the kids LOVED receiving their shell invites. It was a great way to get the mermaid hype going before the party even started!

Tips and Tricks 

  • Find a shell large enough to write invitation details on the back.
  • Look for a light colored shell (so your writing is easily visible).
  • Use a permanent marker for writing the party details.
  • Search craft stores, Wal-Mart, or online for the perfect shells.

Megan Cooley, Kids' Parties & Celebrations Guide, says:

Such a great idea, Vanessa, and easy to execute. Thanks so much for sharing.

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