| Hippies, peace signs, lava lamps, pet rocks, mood | | | | purchase a roll of bracelet cord leather, a pack of |
| rings, VW Bugs, tube tops, platform shoes . . . the | | | | clasps and a bag of stringing beads. The guests |
| 60’s and 70’s were funkadelic and | | | | can come up with their own pattern, or use letter |
| groovy. With the return of all things retro, this | | | | beads to spell their name or spell "Best Friends"," |
| theme is sure to be a huge hit at your next | | | | Friends Forever." Tie Dying - A must have at any |
| party! | | | | 60's party! You could tie dye a t-shirt, a headband, |
| Invitations: Use a large, rounded letters and bright | | | | canvass bag or even a pair of socks! Simple tie |
| psychedelic colours when making the party | | | | dying instructions can found easily on the web or |
| invitations to offer a 60’s feel. Use the smiley | | | | even by visiting your local library. You can even |
| faces, peace symbols, mod flowers and tie dye | | | | purchase all in one kits that come with all supplies |
| designs that have made that era so popular and | | | | and detailed information. Pet Rocks - Make your |
| recognizable. Free clip art is readily available all | | | | very own Pet to take home and love. Find rocks |
| over the web to make your own invitation paper. | | | | that are round and have a smooth texture. Soak |
| You can also visit your local craft store and | | | | the rocks in a soapy bath of water and give |
| purchase some retro feeling printed paper. Use | | | | them a good scrub. This can be done prior to the |
| wording like "Feelin' Groovy", "Lets Get Funky" | | | | party to allow plenty of drying time. Decorate it! |
| and "Cool, Man" when constructing the wording of | | | | Choose a colour and paint your rock with a very |
| your invite. You can inform your guests about the | | | | thin layer. One dab should do it! When dry, glue on |
| party theme through the invitation and ask them | | | | some googly eyes. With a black felt tipped |
| to come dressed as the part. It can be as simple | | | | marker you can draw on a smile and some |
| as wearing a headband, a tie dye t-shirt, some | | | | eyebrows. You can stop now or be creative by |
| beads or a peace symbol drawn on their cheek. | | | | adding some yarn hair or a mini pom pom tail! Let |
| Decorations: Decorate the party area with plenty | | | | it dry and voila - you've got a new friend! Now its |
| of balloons and streamers in neon colours like pink, | | | | time to name him or her. |
| orange and lime green. Hang bead curtains in all | | | | Games: Set up a retro game room with hula |
| the doorways the party guests will pass through. | | | | hoops, tidily winks, pick up sticks and twister. How |
| Place colored light bulbs in all lamps and sockets. | | | | fun is that! Have a 60's Game Night! Perhaps set it |
| Using large banner paper and neon paints, | | | | up as an obstacle course and see who can get |
| construct poster that proclaim "Peace", "Love not | | | | through it the fastest. Funky Dress Up - Before |
| War" and "Power to the People." Make cut outs | | | | the party, gather a garbage bag full of clothes. |
| of Smiley faces, Mod Flowers, Yin and Yang | | | | Funny, old, retro clothes, bandanna's, beads, hats |
| symbols and Peace Signs out of construction | | | | shoes and accessories. The Hippier the better! |
| paper. Hang Christmas lights around the room. | | | | Visit your local thrift shop, salvation army and the |
| Make use of any bean bag chairs, flower pillows | | | | closets of family and friends. Gather the guests in |
| and 60's memorabilia to decorate the room. To | | | | a circle, play some 60's music land pass around an |
| set the mood play some popular 60's music from | | | | item. Any item with a Funkadelic Feel will do! |
| bands like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling | | | | Whoever is holding the item when the music |
| Stones. Add a real funky groove by Tie Dying 3 | | | | stops (your controlling the music) must reach in |
| or 4 old bedsheets with bright neon colours. Use 1 | | | | and pull out 1 article of clothing and put it on. |
| as a groovy tablecover and the rest as some | | | | Continue on until every girl has at least 4 items |
| furniture throws. | | | | on. Its hilarious and not to mention a great photo |
| Crafts: Friendship Bracelets - Visit your local craft | | | | opportunity. |
| store for some premade kits or just simply | | | | |