August-on through till Christmas is generally my most crazy, non-stop time for me. It begins with our hot air balloon rally, then I know push time is before me. It starts with Amber’s birthday, then Jay and I have our wedding anniversary. Before you know it we are back in school and joining all the activities that come with that. I don’t get to even breath, then it is Alexa’s birthday end of September, with Jay’s birthday 2 days later. Then we have Halloween, with Noah’s birthday close behind. Fast forward to Thanksgiving……… before I even finish my Thanksgiving dinner it seems like its Christmas. Let’s not forget all the companies I work for get me gearing towards these holidays while Im still trying to sip ice tea in the hot summer sun, with us getting holiday stuff end of July to early August. CRAZY!
So I got Amber’s birthday stuff out of the way, time to focus on Alexa.
I originally was going to combine their party at the beauty school, then realized that would not be fair to Alexa, as she isn’t as into all that as Amber is.
So I asked Alexa what she wanted to do for her party, and she popped out with the idea of a bowling party! HMMMM. She loves Wii bowling and is really good. So I called the place yesterday, got it all booked and the invites whipped out in about 1 1/2 hours. Here they are!
Alexa goes bowling
Keep reading and you’ll “get it”
When mom is a stamper, kids get spoiled with their invite ideas, let me tell you! This one had me quite stumped for cute ideas. BOWLING!?! What on earth can I do for that?
Alexa informed me she wanted them to be purple and green, and use her groovy girl image from Alexa’s set.
FYI-ALL procedes from Alexa’s set benefit Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma research-check out her story HERE
Um, OK Alexa, I’ll see what I can do.
I love the pop out style, DIRECTIONS HERE, and thought it would be cute to get her Groovy girl bowling! So I printed my info, then made the pop up. I wanted the back portion to look like a bowling lane, with the pins, and bowling ball at the end.
The pop out standing up
PROBLEM: I have NO bowling sets!
So-keeping these simple-they are going to a bunch of kids, and trying to keep with my vision, I masked a bowling alley lane 😀 I then used some extra rubbah from a set I had not finished trimming, and hand cut a bowling pin! I stamped the center pin first, then without reinking stamped the other 2. OK not perfect, but not awful either. I was actually kind of happy with it.
Then came the bowling ball. I just used my 3/4 circle punch, dotted 3 holes for the finger grips, then sponges the ball edges for depth. Slap in a dimensional and you SORT OF have a bowling alley!
Cool huh?
Yes I had to give you 3 different photos-
I think she will love them no matter what. I think, if I didn’t stamp how would she get her awesome bowling party invites?! That would be a shame!
I only made 9, and fear I may need more. I have no idea how many girl friends she has in school. Some aren’t in her class, so I may have to pop out a few more this week when I send them to school. I had to get them done since her party is the end of this month. 2 Weeks in a row will be the girls parties.
I think for Noah we will do a Costume party-maybe. He is the real picky one!
Thanks for letting me share how I interpreted Alexa’s groovy girl bowling party! I am HOPING I can design a super cook bowling bag style party favor box to put some treats in! Now THAT would be cool! Then personalize with each girls name 😀 Oh the ideas are flowing.
Hope you have a super weekend, and that I see you at the Papertrey Ink party tonight!
58 Responses for "A GROOVY Bowling Birthday Party"
Those invitations are GENIUS!!!
You amaze me with your creativity…
Alexa is going to love them! And so will the kids she’s inviting…
You did a GREAT JOB!! 😀
You are one smart-cookie Miss Lauren :0) I don’t know how you do ALL that you do, and still have the time and energy to crank-out these amazing projects. (I still say you’re really the *Energizer Bunny* in real life!)
Alexa’s bowling invites are………..
[[* OuTsTaNdINg *]]
[~InGEnIoUs~]
[[= CLeVeR =]]
Would you like to adopt me and then I could be spoiled with a stampin’ Mom like you too?!?
GREAT card!! Love love love it. You are incredibly creative!
These bowling invites are something else… your kids are sure lucky! You might want to take out your phone number from viewing online tho!
Beautiful Lauren! You are so crafty. Alexa is going to love these for sure!
OH my GOSH! This is just the most creative, fantastic idea ever!!! You amaze me!
You are just to darn creative!!! Such a cute card!!! I’m sure Miss Alexa loves them!!!!! Where and how do you every come up with all your ideas? Again I am left sitting here with my jaw dropped open!!!
Unbelievable! Those are so cute and creative. Thank God that He gave you such a creative mind and a willingness to share you’re ideas with folks like me. My daughter’s birthday is Sept. 23rd and I borrowed your wallet idea for the girls craft at the party. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.
BRILLIANT! Your creative brain just keeps going, and going, and going…
If you didn’t tell me that you ‘made’ your bowling set, I never would have known. What a great idea!
Her invitations turned out beautifully!
Hugs!
these are PERFECT! you’re so clever (can’t say that enough ’bout you!)
You are SO creative! What lucky kids to have a talented mom like you to make their invites! Great job!
Wow, totally says Groovy Girls Go Bowling! You are so dang clever, my friend.
Wonderful invitations.. I hope one day (you know, once I have a child- hehe) my children will want me to make cute invitations like these!!
Just one question about the pop up part, whats the back part look like? Does it still show where you cut out the image or do you cover that up? And how in the world did you cut out so many of them? lol Wow, you amaze me!!
Fantastic! Love these invites and you are awesome at coming up with ideas! Chloe did bowling this year too and the kids love it!! The thumping of the ball hitting the hardwood makes me cringe though…haha
These are fantastic. My middle son wants a bowling party next time around. I may have to adapt this idea for him. I love the bowling bag favor idea. I’d love to see it if you come up with one!
Wow, Lauren, you are so creative.
I wish I had half of your creativity.
With 3 kids , you keep going and going.
The is just an adorable invitation. Great job.
Simply gorgeous!! Alexa is one lucky little girl! It was sooo long ago I don’t know how I invited my friends to my parties!! All I remember is that they were there! Maybe we had store bought ones, or maybe my mom called them. I don’t remember!!
I work at a bowling alley part time and kids bowling parties are so much fun! But it’s difficult finding something to do with bowling. For the treat bags, try a sachel type template and just make it a bit thinner towards the bottom, kind of like the older bowling bags. Or you could use an older purse template and change the handles and totally get by with it. Good luck and I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Whatever it is will be fabulous!
My Dear Lauren your are a loving Mom and Wife, you are also a talented artist but most of all you are truly a child of God and full of the holy spirit. I am inspired every day that I read your blog. Keep it coming Miss Lauren you inspire me and I am sure many, many others. Happy Birthday to all in your family. Oh also my dd has had at least three bowling alley birthdays when she was younger the kids LOVE them and it is pretty easy on good ole Mom too. Make sure they put the bumpers in for you that way everyone does well…lol. Good luck and have fun.
God bless you and yours,
Debbie/Phx AZ
Those invites are AWESOME!!
So cute. I am amazed at the ideas you come up with. Your kids are lucky to have a mom like you.
(I know what you mean about the end of the year. As far as just birthdays go our family bdays start in sept and end sometime next year. Funsy)
This is BEYOND cute! I love how you did the bowling alley! It’s perfect! The Alexa set is still on my wish, hopefully I can get it for Christmas.
Wow what an absolute awesome job. Now you have discovered a stamp not on the market right now… Then the next time someone asks for new stamp ideas, you are set to go!
Have fun at the party.
Lauren, both of your girls are lucky to have you make their invites—and they’re both adorable. I’m making party invites for a friend right now too (40 of them–ugh…). I was just curious to know what the dimensions of these invites are and do they fit in regular envies. I have to make some kiddie invites and I like the size of yours.
TFS–
Suzanne Dean
PS–great job on making your bowling stamp too 🙂
Again Lauren, you should be starting your own business and be a millionaire with such great ideas you have made on here. I tell you put Jay to work figuring out how to promote you. Maybe put all your ideas down into a new mom’s idea book.
Hope Alexa has fun at her bowling party, I’m sure she will.
To answer Suzanne Dean
These are 3 1/2 X 5 1.2 so YES! I made them to fit in regular envelopes!!
The long piece is longer but it folds up as you see in the photo. There are directions to the pop out linked on my blog!
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To Answer Sarah B
I use a hobby blade. I am a pro at using one now!
Yes the cut out shows if you look in the back, but its
neat and not a big deal. I figure if store bought ones show it, mine can
too. You honeslty don’t notice due to the way the invite folds open.
You are always bursting with ideas – love the invitations.
These invites are awesome!
Adorable invite!!!!
Lauren, you are a genius! I think that so often but I believe this time you have outdone yourself! The bowling pins and ball look fantastic!
I hope all parties and events go well!
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this is so darn cute!! I love it – really original and your kid’s friends moms are all in awe, I’m sure! Way to go on getting them done early – you rock!
These are so cute!! You really do have great ideas. I just mounted some new sets this weekend and I threw out the extra rubber. Next time I’m keeping it! LOL Never know when it might come in handy!
Those are awesome!! Oh she will love them. See you tonight at the release party, if I can stay awake that long. -Molly B
Lauren: You are too clever for words! I absolutely adore these invitations. And the idea for the bowling bags for party favors is even cuter! I hope you’ll post those too if you make them that is! Sounds like you are busier than a one armed wallpaper hanger! LOL(I mean no offense to any one armed people)
Just really love this card, and all you create!
Cynde
Love your blog. Your is the first I’ve ever read and now I’ve started my own. I admire your committment to post regularly. I’m finding it hard to do that. Good work!
The things we do for our kids, huh? These invitations are so cute Lauren! Supermom!
What a great invitation. I cased your beauty parlor cards for my Great Nieces 4th Princess party and I love them. I had to change the top,,,I only have rectange and square nesties but otherwise with a change of stamp I cased you.
Thanks so much. You are one talented lady.
Heather
How creative! They came out great.
What cute invites! My daughter had a bowling party for my granddaughter when she was 8 years old, and the girls had a blast! The bowling alley provided a decorated table and pizza and soda was ordered. My daughter made black round invites with 3 dots for the finger holes (the inside was white with the printed information). But my granddaughter wanted a princess theme too, so she had a castle cake that my daughter made and some of their party favors includes feather boas, some little girl make up and finger nail polish, bracelets, etc. I just love the way they block the gutters so the kids never get gutter balls! I’m sure Alexa will have fun!
Super Cute Invitations and Very Clever. I am a Bowler and it is so HARD to find any rubber stamps pertaining to the sport. You did a fantastic job creating your bowling pin and ball. Way to go!
Too cute!! I am sure she will love it…because it’s from you!!
My fall is almost as busy…Start of school, daughter’s birthday in September, son’s birthday in october, Halloween, mine and my mom’s birthday in November, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! I just finished my daughter’s party this weekend and I will start on my son’s next week (Lightning McQueen theme).
~Lacey Stephens
http://www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com
Lauren…. your ideas amaze me….. your children are so lucky to have such a great mom that is so “crafty” and creative isn’t even the word for it…. I look so forward to all of your posts….. keep up the GREAT ideas!!!!!
I would never think to cut my own bowling pin stamp from plain rubber. That is why you ROCK! Such adorable invitations. People who receive your cards must be in total awe of you.
You are just way to creative, I never would have thought of something like this, they are so cool!
Love both invitations!! Too cute! On a personal note, can’t wait to see what you do for Noah’s. We are planning a Super Hero Party too!
Lauren,
I love love love your invites you did a wonderful job!!!!!!
Isn’t if fun though? Our 4 year old and 1 year old had their birthdays at an Exotic Animal farm this summer, and I had the most fun doing thier invites and thank yous with Stamps!
Always enjoy your stuff!
Oh my, those invites are adorable! And so very creative. I’m sure Alexa will just love them!
COOOOL idea! This is so simple, but well thought out!
You did a marvelous job making Alexa’s dream birthday party a reality. Way to go gal!
I may borrow your idea and tweak it just a bit.
Thank you for sharing your talent, creativity and stories with those of us out here!
Marilyn
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