Let The Good Times Bowl!
I’m a fan of bowling parties, since it means I don’t have to have it at my house. With so many variety of alleys and packages, there is something for all age groups.
Purchase retro-style scrapbooking paper and solid-color scrapbooking paper. Use a stylized font to print out party info onto the solid color, then cut the retro paper into various geometric shapes, glue several of the shapes together and place the party info onto the shapes. Or check out a variety of invitations from Impress in Print.
Make sure the invites having everyone gathering at least 15 minutes before your scheduled bowling time; it takes a few minutes to get shoes, balls and everyone to the assigned lanes.
A great party accessory and favor – provide guests special shirts. Dress up discount-store plaid and striped button-up shirts with felt bowling appliques. Simply cut the bowling ball, 2 pins and the larger circle behind them from felt, iron double-sided fusible web onto all the pieces, then iron the appliques to the shirts.
And of course, I had to show some cupcakes. Get inspiration for your party; these marshmellow pops would look great on any cupcake, then check these out from Pink Cakebox, and Flickr user Ambjer. The bowling ball and pins cakes are courtesy of Amy’s Tasty Treats.
Don’t forget to have all the guests sign a bowling pin for a keepsake.