How to Make Homemade & Unique Kids Birthday Invitations

Making party invitations for your child’s birthday is a exciting activity for you and your children. You can be as creative as you want, and using your computer makes it a breeze. Allow your invitations to stand out from the crowd by taking a few minutes to create a homemade and unique idea your child and guests will love.

1. Using a word processing program, create a blank document. Change the paper layout to landscape and set the margins. Use 4 ½ inches for the top, ½ inch for the sides and bottom. 


2. Choose a font, size and color for the inside text. Make sure you include the reason for the party, who it is for, along with the date, time and location. If you are asking people to RSVP, include that information.   


3. Copy your design in your word document. Each page should print the inside of two invitations. 


4. Use card stock and print a sample, checking that the font, text and color is appropriate and easy to read. Verify you included the correct information. Make any necessary changes. 


5. Cut the card stock in half.


6. Fold the cards in half so the printed side becomes the inside of the invitation. 


7. Have your child draw an image on the front of the cards. Images you could choose include balloons, a birthday cake or something that represents the theme of your party, say a monkey for a jungle party. You can color or embellish this any way you choose, adding ribbons, sequins, beads or other items. Glitter, glue and stickers are also great embellishments. 


8. Let all décor dry completely before handing them out or mailing them. Mailed invitations cannot be as dimensional as invitations that you are handing out.