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Polka Dot Party
It's as Simple as 1-2-3!

1. Before

  • Choose a party site and date (church or home).
  • Send invitations to guests encouraging them to wear as many polka dots as possible.
  • Create a WorldCrafts interest center combining products, as well as pictures and stories of the artisans. Consider ordering the Spring 2013 Hostess Sample Set [H133118] ($99.99).
  • You can download our Spring/Summer 2013 WorldCrafts catalog and make copies or call 1-800-968-7301 to order printed copies.
  • Print artisan bios to display with the products or have on hand for guests to read. Also print country place cards to set up with the products.
  • Order the Sustain Me DVD [H104125] ($9.99).
  • Print an order form or use one from a catalog.
  • Shop for polka-dotted accessories at:
    www.platesandnapkins.com
    www.shindigz.com
    www.orientaltrading.com

    • 2. During

  • Introduce the WorldCrafts ministry by watching the Sustain Me DVD (or download the introduction "Presenting WorldCrafts" PDF).
  • Serve melon balls, citrus slices in water, dessert pizza, cookies and milk, or round candies.
  • Play a polka-dot-themed game. (Example: Stage a decorate-your-balloon- contest! Provide large round balloons, markers, and assorted stick-on dots. Have groups of two or three women pair up to create their entry.)
  • Award prizes for the guest with the dottiest outfit as well as the most artfully decorated balloon.
  • Invite the guests to take one of the artisan bio sheets to use as a prayer prompt during the weeks and months ahead.
  • Encourage party attendees that they can bless WorldCrafts artisans both physically and spiritually by purchasing their products.
  • Take product orders
  • Reminder: WorldCrafts products are handmade, not mass-produced, so quantities are limited.

    • 3. After

  • Collect payment and complete one order form. Important: Please send only one check for the total party order. Mail to P. O. Box 830711, Birmingham, AL 35283-0711.
  • If you bought some items in advance and they were not purchased at the event, return them, if you wish, to WorldCrafts for full credit. (Address: 100 Missy Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35242. You are responsible for shipping.) Note, however, that the Fall 12 Hostess Sample Set is not returnable.
  • Tell us your party story by posting your pictures on our WorldCrafts Facebook page or through the party report page on our Web site

    • PDF version of Polka Dot information.