No doubt you have asked yourself at some point in party planning, "What are tweens into these days?" We got you!

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This is a gorgeous, albeit tricky, age. Not quite little kids, not quite teenagers. Still excitable but starting to think about what is "cool" (which changes ALL the time!)

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We've learned that this age is all about friendships and expressing yourself. So we think how a birthday is celebrated should focus on making memories and encouraging their own style and personality. Whether that's indoors, outdoors, adventure packed or calm and creative, there are lots of affordable options for birthday parties in Brisbane and Moreton Bay. 

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You have the classics like tenpin bowling or a trip to the movies (Strathpine Centre offers affordable options for both). Some more active ideas include ice skating (Iceworld at Boondall), indoor rock climbing (The Jungle Adventure Play at North Lakes) or even an escape room (Red Lock Escape Rooms). There is definitely something for every kind of birthday crew. For those that love making things and getting a little messy and creative, why not celebrate with a creative party?

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At Gather & Create, we have seen some incredible moments of joy and displays of friendship at our kid's creative picnic parties. We love how our craft parties bring friends around the table to express themselves through art or craft, encouraging each other's unique sense of style. 

 

And the best part? Everyone gets to take home a little handmade something, along with the memories of a day well spent together.

 

Her are some of the birthday party ideas Gather & Create have brought to life:

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1. A Nightmare Before Christmas themed Paint & Sip. Set up in the birthday girls' own backyard, low picnic tables were surrounded with comfy cushions providing a low-pressure opportunity for guests to sit and paint a while. Blank canvas, paints, themed stencils and prompts were al provided. 

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2. A beach themed picnic craft party. Sadly, this gorgeous beach picnic had to be moved inside due to poor weather, but it did not stop the most wonderful group of friends celebrating their friend's 12th birthday. There were squeals of "Oh My God it is SO PRETTY!!" and without any encouragement, they all sat straight down to decorate timber hairbrushes and photo frames - the perfect keepsakes of a wonderful celebration. 

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Need some more inspiration? Gather & Create can help you make this happen:

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• Customise a name sign or large initials for bedroom door.

• Decorate a tote bag

• Painting party. We can customise a canvas with pre-drawn images of your choice!

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Honestly, the options are endless. Any of these can suit many ages / interests i.e Minecraft, Rainbow, Floral, Lego, Dinosaur, soccer. We can provide embellishments that match whatever it is your little person is into!