I did it. I finished Dan's party invites. Thankfully there were only 5 so it wasn't too big a job. Here's what they look like....
I used felt as the base, moustache, eye and eye patch. A patterened material for the hat. A very cool iron on parrot (brought at Spotlight). And then stitched the mouth.
Dan chose the material for the bandana. There was a cool one with anchors and ship steering wheels (what are they called?) on it, but no, this was what he wanted. And to be honest, works really well!
And on the back I printed off details of the party, with some crossed swords at the bottom.
We haven't yet decided where we're having the party. So far we're leaning towards having it elsewhere so we don't have to spend a week cleaning this place from top to bottom.
And we thought this would be a fun way of having more 'pirate' themed stuff going on - I recon the kids will get a kick out of receiving a 'treasure map' to find out where to go for the party.
So I'm pretty stoked with how they turned out.
PS: I made up my own templates after searching the web for ideas. I then put a couple of different ideas into place, drawing my own shapes for them.
This is so amazing! I really like the idea :)
Posted by: liana suwandi | July 22, 2010 at 02:20 PM
They are so cool - the kids will love them...
Posted by: Trace | July 22, 2010 at 04:47 PM
well my party is in february...and i would like one all about giraffes....can i put in the order now for invites???? lol
Posted by: mandyb | July 22, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Wow, what a lucky boy having those unique invitations. Well done Trina they are amazing. Have fun.
Posted by: Dianne H | July 22, 2010 at 06:02 PM
Wow you rock Trina!! Can you be my mother??
Posted by: Lynda | July 22, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Totally CUTE!!
Posted by: Hannah | July 22, 2010 at 09:40 PM
Trina you are a genius. That is a very creative work. It is the cutest pirate for me. I am sure that my son will going to love that. He loves pirates so much.
Posted by: cribs | July 22, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Dan must be absolutely stoked over those invites - very cool.
Posted by: Vicki | July 23, 2010 at 09:37 AM
they look great trina i am sure the party will be a big hit with the boys!!
Posted by: janice | July 23, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Very cute...
Posted by: Sophia Allison | August 06, 2010 at 09:04 PM
wow you have a very creative mind and hand this invitation is fantastic. Please provide the step by step how did you create this..
Posted by: Pirate Party Supplies | March 16, 2011 at 06:39 PM
These are great!
I'm planning a combo Pirate and Polka Dots party for my son and daughter. This has certainly inspired me!
Posted by: staci | April 13, 2011 at 08:56 AM
I am looking for parrot iron-ons and I came across your invites where is this spotlight?
Posted by: Jeanne | July 08, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Great invitation! Thank you for sharing. I featured this invitation today on my blog: http://celebrateanddecorate.com/a-pirates-life-for-me-pirate-party-inspiration/
Posted by: Chloe Crabtree | May 29, 2012 at 12:45 AM