We dutifully present a Middle Ages-inspired festival complete with a tournament for the brave, ceremonial craft-making, and a fire-breathing cake. Let the fun begin!
Turn your invitation into a royal proclamation of festivities. Using a font such as Lucida Calligraphy, print each invitation on parchment-style paper (found at craft stores). You can use this dragon image to add some flair to the invite. For a worn look, tear the edges of the paper, then roll each invitation into a scroll and tie it with ribbon. Let the birthday child hand-deliver the invitations, or mail them in paper towel tubes (seal the ends with packing tape).
MEDIEVAL CRAFTS
Before the knighting ceremony can begin, squires must extract a mini Excalibur to reveal their noble name. Plus, don't forget the Knight's Code of Honor, Rule #1: Never leave the castle without proper garb and your family crest.
GLORIOUS GOBLETS
Raise a glass and shout "huzzah!" for the birthday child with easy-to-make goblets. To make these supping vessels, simply use glue dots to attach acrylic jewels to plastic glasses.