Got a party coming up? Part of the excitement surrounding a kid's party is the invitations; this is a way to convey a theme and get guests curious about your event. Put some thought and effort into your invitations and avoid going the email-only route when possible.

Try these five fun party invitation ideas:

1. Pool Party Tickets

Visit party retailers and find pool party invitations to invite guests to your pool-themed event. Some vendors may offer invitations that closely resemble tickets, and you can consider pairing the event with a movie screening to make the invite even more meaningful.

Or, if you are interested in potentially joining another pool party that is already in the works, check out pool party tickets that are available online.

2. Suckers with Stickers

Buy lollipops or suckers that are approximately the same size as customized stickers with the event details on them to hand out and provide to prospective guests. You could also fill small bags with colorful candies and add invite tags that outline your event. Finally, buy adhesive golden ticket wrappers to slide on candy bars.

3. Awards Party Theme

Adopt an awards party theme and hand out certificates of honor or even small plastic trophies to those you want to attend. Any party vendor will sell award-style décor, or you could visit an award and trophy shop to view options.

4. Personalized Balloon Invitations

Add all of your event details to personalized balloons; adapt this wedding idea (#6 on the list) to suit your child's event by changing the color of the balloons and adding a fun message or motif. You can use sharpie markers to emboss your balloons if you prefer to do it yourself. Attach the balloon to cardstock to slide in an envelope and deliver or mail.

5. Selfie-Style Postcards

Fill out fun selfie-style postcards that feature a humorous photo of the guest of honor and use these to provide guests with event details. Personalized postcard invitations are a lot cheaper to mail, too. Extend this theme to your party with a photo booth and photo props to capture pictures of all your guests during the festivities.

Set up a social media page to handle RSVPs or to reiterate the details of your event. Tease the party and upcoming activities to garner interest and pique the curiosity of your guests.

Use these five fun party invitation ideas to inspire your own unique stationery for your upcoming event. Give your guests a peek at what to expect so they will be as excited for the party as you are!