Invitations

Fishy Invite:

You will need:

• Piece of blue card
• Ziploc sandwich bag
• Envelopes
• Felt tip pens
• Sand
• Shells

What to do:

1. Cut a piece of blue card that fits exactly inside a Ziploc sandwich bag.
2. On the front of the card write something like: "Something Fishy's Goin' On". Then, on the back write: "Under the sea, under the sea, come celebrate turning (birthday number) with me." Underneath can be the child’s name, Port (address), Cast-off (date), Dive time (start time), Resurface (end time), S.O.S (RSVP) with phone number and also "SEA you soon!!".
3. In each bag place a small amount of sand, some sea-life confetti, small shells, etc.
4. Seal them up and place them in envelopes (preferably blue).

Alternatively:

If you want to improve on this (and the invitations will be hand delivered), after writing laminate the card to ensure that it's waterproof. Then float it in a clear sandwich bag filled halfway with water and blue food colouring, some sand and small shells. Seal the top well! You can then glue a fridge magnet onto the bags for the guests to put on their refrigerator. D who's nine and organising her tenth birthday, emailed to suggest rocks and pebbles for both of these invites - thanks!

Message in a Bottle invite:

You will need:

• Small empty plastic bottle with lid
• Paper
• Felt tip pens
• Green ribbon or string
• Sand
• Small shells

What to do:

1. On paper write something like: "Something Fishy's Goin' On". "Under the sea, under the sea, come celebrate turning (birthday number) with me." Underneath can be the child’s name, Port (address), Cast-off (date), Dive time (start time), Resurface (end time), S.O.S (RSVP) with phone number and also "SEA you soon!!".
2. Roll up the paper and tie it with green ribbon to represent seaweed.
3. Put the message in the bottle. Add about 4 tablespoons of sand and small shells for more of the sea effect.
4. Screw on the lid and deliver.