8 Tips for Creating a Magical Princess Party

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It's a known fact that little princesses have big imaginations. So when it comes to throwing her a birthday party fit for royalty, you're going to want to want something that's curated, upscale, and special. Here's how.

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1. Create an enchanting table skirt. For this DIY, you'll need strips of pink tulle and pushpins. Cut strips of tulle long enough so that they brush the floor. Tie a knot at the top of your strip, and attach to side of table with pushpin (securing right below knot). Create as many strips needed to cover each side of your table.
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2. Go for boutique papergoods. We can't tell you how many times we've looked for princess party products and come up with cookie-cutter, branded decorations. After searching far and wide, we came up with Paper Eskimo, an Australian company whose party-in-a-box kits make table setups a snap. With plates, cups, and other snacktime essentials, the designs bring together a wonderful medley of pastel stripes and polka dots.
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3. Create invites that give guests a taste of your party theme. We created our own perfectly-pink designs which you can send to friends for free. The day of, print out the matching place cards to bring it all together.
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4. It's tough to get kids to eat healthy snacks (especially at a party with such fantastic desserts), but we've learned that if it looks pretty, it somehow magically tastes prettier, too. Try using heart cookie cutters to create adorable tea sandwiches filled with hummus and cucumbers.
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5. For sweets, try handheld treats like cake pops and cupcakes over sit-down desserts - this way, kids can eat and play, and messes are minimal.
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6. Create a DIY wand station. Let every Cinderella personalize her own party prop. You'll need: star cutouts, wood dowels, tape, glue, and an assortment of confetti, glitter, and ribbons. Try making a few different examples beforehand to provide the kids with inspiration.
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7. Say Cheese! To create a lasting memory (both for you and your wannabe Sleeping Beauty), try making a homemade photobooth. In a shady area, set up a white backdrop (canvas or craft paper works well) and make magic moments with dress-up props like tiaras, wands, and tutus.
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8. End the afternoon with a relaxing story session to bring them down from the sugar high. Some suggested reading: The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots by Carmela LaVigna Coyle, and The Princess and the Pea.
Related Link: The Top Illustrated Kids' Books of 2011.

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