Hosting a costume party

Costume parties are becoming trendier every day and are enjoyed by both young and old. Who does not like to put on a fancy outfit and be a super hero, princess or favorite cartoon character for a day? Hiding behind a masquerade mask with fancy feathers, or wearing a full-face pirate skull head dress, you can be anyone you want, leaving troubles and worries at home for a while.The key to throwing a great costume party is planning and organization. First you have to set a date and pick a theme. You will have to buy party invitations and mail them out. It is possible to send online invitations, but not everyone may have a computer and these invites are not as personal as the actual paper ones your guest can hold and treasure. Make a list of the foods and drinks you want to serve so you know exactly which items and ingredients to shop for. Always add a little extra in case a few unexpected guests show up. You do not want them to starve, do you?Any event can be transformed into a costume party, be it a birthday, Mardi Gras, anniversary, graduation, celebrating the first day of spring, or just because. People do not need an excuse to party and enjoy themselves, and you might be pleasantly surprised on how inventive they can be in assembling their costumes. While it is convenient to rent a character costume, most participants prefer to make their own. Sewing patterns can be found in many craft and fabric stores, but if one is clumsy handling needle and thread, going through one’s wardrobe and assembling remote controlled air swimmers a selection of clothing pieces can be as much fun as the party itself. It is amazing what one can do with an old pair of overalls rc flying fish or shorts, funky T-Shirts, hats and caps, make-up and hair clips. Accessories can be anything from the closet, or Air Swimmers items crafted with common materials found around the home.