Celebrating with Numbers

You might find this hard to believe, but sometimes crunching NUMBERS can
be FUN—especially when there’s a celebration involved. Creating a party
theme centered around digits is an exciting trend that can translate into
amazing birthday, anniversary, wedding and everyday celebrations.

1. The number should be meaningful (age, years together, lucky #, date).

2. Be consistant and carry the theme throughout the entire party—make it
obvious! From invitations to favors, a simple number can steal the show.

3. Use numbers in unexpected and creative ways—once you start
brainstorming, you’ll see number possibilities everywhere.

Here are a few of our favorite tips and brainstorming results—

-Try centering your party around a set holiday date. Focus on the 14 for
Valentine’s Day or the number 4 for Independence Day (4 stars on the
invitation, 4 types of soda, sparkler packages decked in 4s—you get the
idea).

-Use “numbered” candy to carry out your theme with a sweet treat (Uno bars,
Take 5, 3 Musketeers).

-Make nametags and signs with numbers inserted—like computer
passwords. M1che11e, H011y, 31isab3th.

-Create a treasure by number hunt for children or kids at heart. Use
numbered balloons and punched number confetti.

-Cake walk, anyone??? These number templates are really helpful!
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-Use playing cards (Uno, Phase 10, Rook) as an adult party theme or as
decorations.

-Engrave wood, etch glass, paint with stencils, chalk the sidewalk at your
party entrance—let your numbers do the talking.

-Greet your guests with a number wreath created out of cardboard or foam.
Cover in silk flower petals, buttons, twigs, yarn, scrapbooking paper, photos,
fabric, paint etc.

-If you’re really patient and crafty, a homemade number pinata will still the
show.

http://ohhappyday.com/2011/08/how-to-make-a-number-
pinata/

-Print numbers on t-shirts, table linens, linen or burlap.

http://www.oncewed.com/

-Create number decorations using unexpected elements (cork, nails, vinyl
decals, flashcards, home address numbers, buttons, fabric, balloons,
cupcakes, candles, yarn, photos, pipe cleaners, etc.)—almost anything can
become a number.

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-Number t-shirts for guests or the guest of honor. Use numbers in
garlands, buttons and party hats.

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-Use styrofoam to create 3-D numbers. We love the idea of using spheres
to create 8s and then covering them with fresh flowers for a centerpiece.

-Let your food be numbered among the most memorable parts of your party.

Numbered ice cubes are easy with these Sillycone number trays.
http://www.target.com/p/Sillycone-Ice-Bake-Tray-Numbers/-
/A-12103806

Number cookies or JELLO jigglers.

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