Event Planning

When someone close to you has passed away, you will want to cherish the special memories. A funeral bookmark is a lovely way to remember that special person, and they will be much appreciated by funeral guests at the funeral or after the funeral. Here is how to personalise a funeral bookmark

Having a rainbow party is so much fun, and makes for such colourful memories! Here is a quick and easy guide on how to have the perfect rainbow party

When you have twins, throwing a party can seem daunting! If your twins are a boy and a girl, then you may wonder how you can please them both with one party. Luckily for you, there are so many fun parties for twins! Here are some of our favourite themes

Using a height chart is so easy, and can also be a lot of fun! Here is our simple guide to height charts

So, you're having a party for your wedding anniversary (congratulations!), and you don't know how to ask for gifts? We are here to help! Luckily for you, there are so many different ways that you can ask for gifts that are both super fun and polite. Here are a few of our favourite examples that you may wish to use

A fairy party will make for magical memories for your child and all of their friends! It is so much fun, and so easy to do, too. Here is our guide on how to throw a fairy party

A horse riding party is so much fun, and will make for amazing memories that your guests will never forget. Follow this simple guide to hosting your perfect horse riding party

Kids love construction and transport parties! They are so much fun (and easy, too!). Throw an amazing themed party with our party tips

Treat your little princess on their birthday with a pamper party! What's better than a relaxing afternoon with all of their best friends? Here is how to have the perfect pamper party

Swimming parties are so much fun for kids of all ages, and make for amazing memories. Plus, they're easy to arrange, too! Here is our handy guide to throwing a splash-tastic swimming party:

Venue

Before you get into all of the details, start looking for your ideal party venue. Many swimming baths offer party packages, including food, so it can be super easy. You can also add additional bits to your party, such as inflatables, wave machines, and more.

Swimming Party Invitations

Then find your perfect party invitations. Include all of the details about the party, including the time, date, and location, as well as what you'll need to bring. Featured Product: Kids Birthday Invitations - Swimming Pool Party Here at Dotty about Paper, we have lovely stationery for pool parties, including our popular 'Swimming Pool Party' design.

Party Games

Many venues will arrange all the party games for you, so you have less to worry about. However, if you are hosting your own summer pool party games, some fun ones include: Water Balloons Simply fill up your water balloons, and have a water balloon fights! You can also have water gun fights - it's so much fun. Water Volleyball Water volleyball is also an awesome game that guests of all ages will love.

Party Favours

Thank guests for coming to your party with some fantastic party favours. Sweet Cones Our sweet cones make an amazing party favour! Fill them up with tasty blue sweets, and hand out to guests before they leave your party. Featured Product: Swimming Party - Sweet Cone Bag & Sticker - Pack of 35 The stickers can be fully personalised with all of your own wording, so you can write a lovely message to your party guests. We have a wide range of other designs available too, so be sure to take a look. Party Bags Alternatively, send guests home with a traditional goodie bag. Fill up with traditional party games, such as puzzles and bubbles, and a delicious slice of cake! Featured Product: Fun Pool Party - Party Bag & Sticker - Pack of 10 We have a wide range of party bags with themed stickers. Simply add the stickers onto the bag, and write guests names on to complete.

Thank You Cards

After the party, send guests a card to thank them for coming! We have a wide range of kids thank you cards available. Featured Product: Ready to Write Thank You Cards - Funky Typography Remember to also thank them for any gifts that you received. We hope you have found this blog useful! For more inspiration, check out our 'Pool Party' Pinterest board.

Wondering how to throw a mermaid party? Luckily for you there are so many fun ideas! It's a great way to celebrate your little one's birthday, and will be loved by kids of all ages. Here is our guide on how to have a fin-tastic mermaid party:

Venue

First, choose a venue. We recommend to either throw your party at home, in a local hall, or at a swimming pool. It's totally up to you, depending on what kind of party you're after! Think about what kind of decorations you're wanting, and the activities that will happen at the party.

Invitations

Then, find your ideal invitations. Here at Dotty about Paper, we have the perfect mermaid invitations, that kids will adore. Simply write all of your party details on by hand, and send to your party guests. Featured Product: Ready To Write Kids Birthday Invitations - Mermaid Party With matching thank you cards, sweet cones, party bags, stickers, and more available, it's so easy to keep a consistent theme.

Decorations

When it comes to your decorations, you'll want to choose a colour scheme. Popular colour schemes include sea blue, as well as blue, purple, and pink combinations. You can also find so many holographic accessories that add a magical touch. Featured Image: Stylised by Rosi Gleeson Decorate your venue with lots of beautiful balloons. Star-shaped balloons are also perfect for under-the-sea themes as they will remind guests of starfish!

Party Food

Mermaid party food doesn't have to be tricky! Here are some super cute and easy ideas: Featured Product: Building Our Story Cut your sandwiches into cute star, fish, and shell shapes. Get creative with your names, too - crisps can become scales, salad can become seaweed, and blueberries can become bubbles! For drinks, aqua blue juice is ideal. Edible glitter mixed into your drinks will delight kids.

Party Games

There are so many amazing mermaid party games to play! Here are a few of our favourites: Mermaid Treasure Hunt Hide mermaid themed toys or tasty chocolate coins around the venue, and have the kids look for them! Whoever can find the most can win a prize. Kinetic Sand So many kids love kinetic sand! It's an affordable activity that you can then re-use at home. Painting Seashells Painting seashells is such a fun activity! You can order seashells online, or get fake seashells from many crafts shops, so it's super easy to arrange. Featured Image: Painter Legend Have a competition with the kids to see who can paint the best seashell! You could even have a specific theme, like animals.

Mermaid Party Favours

Sweet Cones Thank guests for coming to your mer-magical birthday party with a sweet cone! Fill with tasty sweets in shades that match your party colour scheme. Featured Product: Mermaid Party - Sweet Cone Bag & Sticker - Pack of 35 Our sweet cones can be personalised with any message of your choice, so it's a great way to thank guests for coming to your party. Party Bags Alternatively, opt for a traditional party goodie bag. Fill with any mermaid related goodies, such as mermaid jewellery or fun temporary tattoos. Bubbles are also a great gift that kids will love, whilst chocolate coins will remind them of under-the-sea treasure. Featured Product: Mermaid Party - Party Bag & Sticker - Pack of 10 Add a delicious slice of birthday cake to finish.

Thank you cards

Thank guests for coming with a beautiful thank you card! Featured Product: Ready to Write Kids Thank You Cards - Mermaid Party Our ready-to-write cards make it super easy to send a unique and personalised message to each party guest.

We hope you have mer-maid some wonderful party plans! For more party inspiration, check out our Pinterest board.