New Moon Party Plans--Gratitude Giveaway #1

I don't really consider myself to be a "Twi-hard." (That is the correct term, isn't it?) Sure, I did get sucked in to the books, and although I knew she needed to end up with Edward, to make the story work, I was pretty firmly camped with "Team Jacob" while I was reading "New Moon." (Don't hate me--Edward lovers. He redeems himself later in the series). And I do want to see the movie--I actually dreamt I was trying to watch it this morning while my daughter was still sleeping--but pregnancy has zapped any fanaticism, I might have had in me. I hope all of my girlfriends (and all of you who I am writing this post for), who are up at this unearthly hour to watch the movie, are having a spectacular time. But I am happy to be snuggled in my warm bed. Maybe I will be up for a party when the DVD is released. And if so, I am in luck, because the people from a couple of cool on-line stores have contacted me with some great party ideas, that I of course, am passing along to you, with the opportunity to win one of these cool products.

WHAT TO WEAR

A party is always the most fun if you dress up for the occasion. Some guests may opt for fake vampire teeth and costumes (or really cool ones like the Jane costume at Little Ant Designs). But for you movie-goers, TEAM Edward and TEAM Jacob t-shirts, seem to be the best bet. Everyone can choose sides and proudly proclaim their choice! Alana and Javier of Love and Luck Shop explain, “Zazzle.com offers countless styles of the Edward and Jacob shirts, many of which are under $40.” What I want to know is if they make one with Edward and Jacob on the same shirt. Hmm.... Anyway, you can probably DIY it, by getting some iron on letters from the craft store, and maybe some red fabric paint.

INVITATIONS

Love & Luck Greetings recently introduced a Vampire Card titled “Forever Always” ($4.75). The greeting card features vicious vampire fangs, the words, “Forever Always” and on the inside, “Loving you for all Eternity,” and adorned with a genuine Swarovski crystals on the teeth. Available online at www.loveandluckshop.com. (or in our giveaway below!)

If you are going to the theater, another fun way to get friends excited about the party would be to deliver them a box of popcorn like this one with movie tickets and an invite tucked inside. For a home viewing party, it would be fun to have popcorn dished out in cute boxes, and give it more of a movie theatre feel. Snappy.com has a few options for popcorn boxes.

PARTY DÉCOR

ForYourParty.com has created a Vampire Collection of coasters, cocktail napkins, and more. Shoppers can personalize every aspect of the product (font, artwork, style, layout, etc). Cocktail Napkins retail for $25 for 50 and Round Coasters for $33 for 50, www.foryourparty.com

Look at the details! Clever, and a bit creepy!

For more New Moon/Twilight Party fabulousness, you need to checkout these posts:

The Hostess Blog New Moon Printables

The Hostess Blog Twilight Party ideas

Little Ant Designs eerily cool "Jane" costume (how-to here)

But not until you've entered the Giveaway:

Love & Luck Greetings is offering 5 of their cool Vampire cards (shown above) to my readers. Just leave me a comment telling me when you plan to see "New Moon" to be entered to win. You can also get extra chances to win by following my blog (or subscribing to my RSS feed), following me on Twitter, or following me on Facebook. Just leave an additional comment for each entry.

And a Discount for everyone:

ForYourParty.com is offering 30% all their products through December 31, 2009 by using the code “luckybreaks9” at checkout. (May not be combined with any other offer.) Even if you aren't a "Twi-hard," you might want to take advantage of this deal if you are planning a wedding or any other kind of party. They have a pretty extensive collection.

So tell me...how big of a "Twi-hard" are you?

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