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Print the list below to help you keep track of items you may need for your child's party. First check off the items you already have and the items you know you can borrow (note who you plan to borrow a particular item from). Then X out the items you don't need for your particular party.

That leaves you with the items you plan to make or buy. These two categories are usually related, because you often need to buy supplies for items you make. Note where you plan to buy each item or supplies and when. Example: Invitations at Tiny Prints three weeks before party.

If you have a large party store in your neighborhood, stop ther to see what they have that will work well with our party theme. Party supplies can be found at large discount stores (Target, Walmart, etc.), grocery stores, and on-line. Visit our Resources page for a list of on-line stores.

Item Have Borrow Make Buy Don't
Need
Stationary
invitations (pre-made) or paper, pens, stickers, etc. for homemade          
thank you notes (pre-made) or paper, pens, stickers, etc. for homemade          
other
  • __________
  • __________
         
Party Ware
tablecloths          
plates          
napkins          
cups          
utensils (forks, spoons, knives)          
other
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
Decorations
balloons - helium or regular          
banners & signs          
streamers          
confetti          
other
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
Favors
favor bags          
favor items
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
Food
cake or cupcakes (pre-made)          
cake or cupcakes (home baked
  • cake mixes
  • icing and decorations
  • oil or butter,
  • eggs
  • muffin liners (if cupcakes)
         
icecream          
candy          
drinks (juice, soda, etc.)          
ice          
snacks
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
other
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
Misc.
serving dishes (trays, platters, baskets)          
serving utensils          
cake pans or muffin tin          
candles          
matches          
still camera (with good battery)          
film          
video camera (with charged battery)          
video tape          
tables          
chairs          
icechest          
other
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
Activities Supplies
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
         
Other
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________