Got a surprise party in your future? Then you'll need some very cool invitations. And this template results in origami-style surprise party invitations that actually launch a little confetti at your guests.
Here's what you'll need for each invitation:
- An 8- by 8-inch square piece of paper
- An 8- by 5.5-inch piece of colorful heavy paper or cardstock for the cover
- An envelope large enough to hold a card that is roughly 4 by 5
- Scissors, double stick tape and confetti
Start by printing your invitation text on the 8-inch square sheet of paper, centering the text in the middle of the page and leaving plenty of margin. If this is for a surprise party, as opposed to the kind where the birthday girl or guest of honor knows it's happening, make sure you include instructions for keeping the event under wraps.
Fold the paper into a giant triangle - with the text inside - matching opposite corners and creasing the fold. Unfold it and refold it the opposite way, so the two creases form a giant X. Lay the paper flat. Then...
