Finding that special theme for your special girl sometimes can be a challenge. If a Barbie party is what she wants, there can be more to your theme party other than Barbie decorations and paper products. With some fun activities, a Barbie party can be a big hit. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorations
You can purchase Barbie-themed decorations such as plates, balloons, tablecloths and centerpieces, but to save money, just use pink decorations and plasticware. Hang streamers in a doorway like hanging beads to make a grand entryway into the party area. This also can be used for a fashion show for the kids to make their appearances wearing special outfits.
Fashion Show
State on the invitation for the girls to bring two or three of their favorite outfits. At the party, have them do one another's hair, put on make-up and jewelry, and strut into the party area to show off their new looks. Take pictures and print them on your computer before your guests leave to send home as mementos. If you don't have a printer that can print pictures, have the pictures professionally printed after the party for your child to include with her thank-you cards.
Barbie Playtime
Start collecting Barbie dolls, accessories and clothing from yard sales to add to your daughter's collection. At the party, let the girls play with them and have some good old-fashioned Barbie fun using their imaginations. It may not be the best idea to have the guests bring their own Barbie toys since they may become mixed up too much to sort out properly.
Dance Time
Some Barbie movies involve a lot of dancing. For example, Barbie plays a princess in "Barbie in the Nutcracker." Have the girls dress up like princesses and dance to "The Nutcracker" music by Peter Tchaikovsky. Play music from the ballet "Swan Lake," also by Tchaikovsky, as Barbie starred in "Barbie of Swan Lake."
Traditional Games
Change traditional games into Barbie games. Instead of Hot Potato, play "Hot Barbie," where kids have to pass the Barbie doll around so they don't get caught with it after the music stops. Kids also can play "Follow the Barbie." Put a tiara on the leader; the other kids then follow her around, doing things such as skipping across the yard or hopping up the stairs.
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