- The age 40 may be the new 30, but it's still considered "over the hill" for joking purposes. Put the graveyard humor to the test as the theme for an over-the-hill birthday invitation. The simple shape of a tombstone, with a flat bottom and rounded top, makes it ideal to quickly cut out of gray construction paper. Instead of the the decedent's death date, add details about the party dates, honoree and location on the front of the tombstone.
- While birthday honorees going "over-the-hill" aren't quite considered seniors yet, they're often kidded about reaching such a milestone age. Max out one of the benefits of growing older, the senior discount, by designing a coupon-like invitation. Give your party invitees a senior discount by creating an invitation on a desktop publishing program on the computer; some even include coupon layouts. Add a phrase such as "two for one" or "one party entrance 50% off," along with the date, time and location of the party.
- For a big bang at an over-the-hill party, think outside the envelope. Create a standard party invitation on thin, light paper and roll into a tight tube like a skinny diploma. Insert through the neck of an uninflated black balloon; most party stores sell "Happy 40th" and "Over the Hill" balloons, but another option is to buy plain black balloons and decorate them with a silver glitter pen. Mail to guests with a little note to inflate and pop. If handing out invitations in person, inflate balloons with helium and use black curling string; the light paper inside will rattle around but won't weigh down the balloon.
- Turn the tables on the idea of aging and feature going over the hill as something to look forward to. Cut out magazine pictures, product labels or packaging from items that get better with age, such as cheese, wine or even pictures of celebrities. Create a small collage on the cover of each invitation and include details inside, plus a tagline of, "Come help me get better with age," or "Enjoy the aging process with me."
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