Polka Dot Party

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Why Have A Polka Dot Party?

A party has so much more zip with a theme, and what's more zippy than polka dots? It's a versatile theme than can be as hip for adults as it is fun for kids. Check out my ideas for polka dot games, decorating, refreshments, and fun!

The first rule of thumb, Do not Be Square ...

Think outside the box, and look at the circles you have around the house. There are many things that you can use for a polka dot theme and once you start searching you'll be seeing dots. Think plates, coasters, poker chips (great for confetti), beads, cd's, swiss cheese, ...

Games People Play ...

You may not have thought about the polka dot nature of some popular games ...

Dominoes

Twister

Checkers

Connect 4

Tiddly Winks

Dominoes ...

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Tiddly Winks ...

These little games would be fun to give as party favors or prizes.
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Who Knew There Were So Many Variations of Twister ?

Take your pick !

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Polka Dot Party Favors ...

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Polka Dot Cupcakes ...

Recipe From Betty Crocker
A perfect polka dot party refreshment

Dot-to-Dot Books ...

There are some complex dot-to-dots in addition to simple ones. You could use these books

~ to tear pages out and use as placemats
~ as party favors
~ as a game where the first person to complete their page wins
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Polka Dot Duel

Are Polka Dot Parties Just For Kids?

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No Way, Dots are Mod and Full of Grown Up Possibilities

Lexy says:

No! they are cool! just don't tell guests to dress in polka dots because honestly how many of you have polka dot pants and matching pants? um no. Even have round food! i think cupcakes are perfect for this! By the way i am a preteen and i am considering this but still it can be mature! You can even do this name: create a dot! cut out circles out of paper, and costumize them. that game is more for kids but...

hayley2435 says:

no, there for teens tweens or adults my daughters 11 and she is having a polka dot party!

Kel C says:

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, They're Cute and Full of Kiddie Sugary Goodness

 

Let's Party, say hello ...

  • Treasures-By-Brenda May 25, 2010 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Definitely cannot be square at this party!
  • hlkljgk May 18, 2010 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    cute ideas!
  • Craftyville Mar 30, 2010 @ 8:02 am | delete
    I love polka dots, very cute!
  • ange915 Jul 5, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    they r really cute
  • Tiffany Great Jan 11, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Hey thanks for that info but do you have any ideas for what to do at an 12 year old's Polka Dot Party!?! Games, What kind of things we could do to keep everyone interested?
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