My baby sister is turning 11 on May 2. I can’t believe she has grown up so fast! For her party this year she has decided she wants to have a water wars party! As a way to celebrate the upcoming summer break and her birthday she thought it would be fun to round up the funnest of water games and have a party with all her friends! We are even getting a dunk tank (I won’t be volunteering for that though!). Of course, I have been scouting out all the best ideas to make her party a success so I thought I would share them with you all so you can have a water wars of your own!
I am designing my sister’s invitations myself but I looked to Etsy for some inspiration and I loved how cute these invitations were! Since my sister is turning 11 she doesn’t want the invitations to be too childish but I think for a younger girl these would be so perfect! I love the girly touch to all the water aspects because what little girl wouldn’t really love a hot pink waterslide? (via The Trendy Butterfly)
There are so many cute food ideas for water parties but I came across these and saw how simple and yet so adorable that I knew we had to make these for my sister’s party. All you need is a pack of Nutter Butter cookies,some icing and flower sprinkles and you can make these flip flop cookies. Perfect for water wars and perfect for celebrating summer. Who would have thought to make something so simple like a Nutter Butter into a flip flop? (via A Little Loveliness )
It wouldn’t be a party at my house without some type of DIY. These sponge splash balls are a summer staple with my family. We make them at the beginning of the summer to take to the pool or just to throw around in the backyard. All you do is cut up the sponges into strips and tie with some yarn. It is a super fun and super easy DIY. For the party we are just going to have a splash ball fight and throw them around the yard. Other games we are going to play are: balance the cup of water, water balloon relays and of course the dunk tank! The kids can also take these sponge balls home as party favors at the end of the day. (via One Charming Party)
Kids love tattoos and did you know you can buy temporary tattoo paper and print out your own customized temporary tattoos? That is what we are doing for my sister’s party! We are going to make some personalized tats to have at the party designed with water guns and my sister’s name. This will be one idea that the kids won’t stop talking about! I also love the idea of bubble gum as a party favor because kids love gum! (via Celebrations at Home)
Who is ready to get wet and wild with a water wars party? I can’t wait until my sister’s party!
Staley | May 15th, 2012 | See all posts by Staley
