17 Creative DIY Invitations

5 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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Up your invitation game by sending out a fun and creative invitation for your next party! Check out these 17 Creative Birthday Invitations. I know your guests will love these as much as mine!

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Princess Party

Hear ye, hear ye! Your presence is requested at this adorable princess party! Print the free invites onto white cardstock and cut the invitations out. Attach them to mini star wands or shimmering pastel tiaras using ribbon and your guests will be ready to attend the magical ball!

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Superhero Party

Pop! Thwack! Pow! Suit up for a party fit for a superhero with these awesome superhero sunglasses! Download the free printable and attach to the sunglasses with baker's twine.

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Mermaid Party

Grab your fins and swim on over to this magical mermaid party! These adorable stuffed meranimals are a fun way to invite little guests to the mer-party of the year!

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Dino Party

These roarsome invites are sure to be a huge hit with your dinosaur loving littles! Print out the invite found here using white cardstock and attach to the stuffed dinosaurs using ribbon. What a dino-mite party it will be!

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Pool Party

Break out the popsicles and pool floaties with these fin-tastic sea creature swimming goggles! Print out the invites on white cardstock and secure to the goggles using baker's twine. Your party goers will know they're in for a big splash with these unique invites!

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Monster Party

Behind the door or under the bed, everywhere you look there are silly monsters just waiting to party! Print the monster invite onto white cardstock and attach them to these not-so-scary plush monsters. Kids will love attending this amazing monster bash!

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Unicorn Party

These fun and colorful birthday party invites are perfect for any unicorn themed party! Kids will be looking forward to the party the moment they receive this fun invite.

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Cupcake Party

These DIY cupcake invitations are so fun and easy to make that even your kids can help you create them. With just a few supplies like hot pink cupcake boxes,pom poms and streamers, you can whip up these adorable invites in no time!

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Kids Painting Party

These Kids Painting Party Invites resemble a mini canvas that guests will be painting at the party! Use mini canvasespaintkid-friendly brushes and paint palettes for the little ones.

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Beach Party Playdate

Little ones will love receiving these Mini Hibiscus Beach Playsets for a day of sand castles and splashing. Tuck in the beach play date invite and the littles will be ready for sun, surf and sand. The kids will adore bringing their mini beach playsets to the beach to create their own sandy masterpieces.

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Watercolor and Wine Party

Get the girls together for a Watercolor and Wine craft party and use these super cute free printable invites! You can even do wine tastings before or after the painting.

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Cocktails and Crafts Party

Host a crafting party where your guests can create wood frame succulent wall art with faux greenery and succulents. The matching free printables are adorable and fit the theme perfectly!

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Gem Party

What's better than lots of beautiful gems!? This party is perfect for either a birthday or bridal shower. Select the colors of gems that fit your occasion, place them in one of these Clear Favor Boxes, add in your invitation, and you are all set. If you want to make it a bit more fancy, add one of these "You're a Gem" labels too. 

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Art Party

These creative Art Party invitations are perfect for boys and girls alike. For your next party, consider handing out these Paint Bucket Art Party Invitations. I started by adding white paper shred, but you can choose any color that you'd like. Add in a few paint pens or other objects from the Little Artist Party line. You can also add these cute "Art Party" labels to the top or personalize them with your guests' name. 

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15.
Bug Party

These bug party invitations are tons of fun! Both boys and girls will enjoy receiving one of these slimy bug-themed birthday invitations! Create this invitation with a Short Jar. Fill the jar with some paper shreds, add in a few Sticky SlugsRealistic Sticky Frogs, or both! Next, use a piece of green washi tape to attach a Magnifying Glass to the side of the jar. Don't forget to add the free printable label!

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Fiesta Party

These adorable Mini Donkey Pinatas are the perfect way to invite your guests to the fiesta of the summer! Simply print out the invitation, punch a hole through the corner and thread Baker's Twine through the hole. Then attach the invitation to the donkey pinata and you're ready to hand out the cutest fiesta party invites your guests have ever seen.

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Luau

You know it's going to be a fun-filled party when a Luau Fanny Pack is used for the invitation! Tuck in colorful Leis and toss in a pair of Sunglasses and your guests will be ready to hula in no time! Print out the hula invite printable using the 3.5 x 5" setting on your printer and print out on Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock. Attach the invite using Baker's Twine to the zipper of the fanny pack. Don't forget your Grass Skirt!

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