Cranes for Kids Party with @Target#Spritz

Spritz Party Challenge

If you’re a regular reader, it might not surprise you to learn I like a good challenge. Especially one that involves my favorite store (Target) and the subject is a party. Pretty good combination, right? So, here’s the who, what and why of the Target Spritz Party Challenge.

• Who: You are invited to participate in the creation of a Target Spritz party tablescape
• What: Use your creativity to create a joyful and affordable party by mixing-and matching the products enclosed with everyday household items to style and set a table for any occasion.
• Why: With a big imagination and a little budget – a cheerful, unique celebration is possible with Target.

I checked out my Spritz products…

And put on my thinking cap Spritz party hat…

I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Without further ado… Check out the Cranes for Kids Play Date.

The idea and real inspiration for the party is to do something and to give back. Obviously, this party is inspired by Japan and by the several charities and organizations who will donate and do good on your behalf to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami.  (Read below for details on how your crane party can make a difference.)

Spritz Party Details

Spritz party products available exclusively at Target are colorful and affordable. All of the products here cost less than $50!

Every little origami master needs some refreshments. Serve up something on these coordinating mix and match plates. The coordinating cup, napkins and flatware continue the look. We use Spritz party favor rings as napkin rings – love when something can do double duty. And the table runner? That’s Spritz doodle drawing paper.

Thank your guests with a fun party favor station. This take on a dessert station won’t rot your teeth, but it will spoil your little friends and send them home with a Spritz bag full of goodies.

It makes a pretty display, too. We didn’t want to hide all the colorful toys, so they’re displayed in mason jars I’ve used for other parties. The table is accented with a Spritz bunting and hanging balloons.

Ideas to Give Back

I think an origami themed play date is a stand alone great idea. But, if working on your fine motor skills isn’t reason enough to plan a play date, make origami cranes – a Japanese symbol for hope and well wishes – to benefits the youngest victims of the earthquake and tsunami devastation in Japan. Here are some ideas.

• Have a “Crane Sale” – think bake sale but with origami cranes. Donate the proceeds to the American Red Cross Relief Effort.
• OshKosh B’Gosh Cranes for Kids – bring your cranes into your local OshKosh store or upload images of your cranes to OshKosh’s Facebook page and the company will donate a piece of clothing for every crane. (This offer ends April  25, so get folding!)
• Students Rebuild is collecting cranes until April 15 and the Bezos Family Foundation will donate $2 for each crane to the Architecture for Humanity.

Cranes for Kids / {Heart} Japan Printables

In the spirit of keeping the party cost effective, I searched for FREE coordinating party printables to make at home. PaperGlitter went a step further and customized the Rainbow Collection specifically for this theme. (And, you can download all of the FREE printables to throw your own Cranes for Kids / {Heart} Japan party HERE.)

Shop! Spritz party supplies include everything from napkins to wall decor to party favors and are available at very affordable prices at your local Target store.

Thanks to Target for providing the products and opportunity to create this party. I am so pleased with how well it turned out! What do you think?