| Purse parties are always a little more fun when some | | | | can hide less of them, 5-8, but in each one put a small |
| short and simple games are involved. | | | | make up or lotion as a prize. |
| Here are some great ideas for icebreaker games that | | | | Remember That Purse- |
| will be sure to get everyone relaxed and mingling. | | | | I recommend having one purse as a raffle giveaway |
| These are great because the theme of each is.......yep, | | | | that is displayed as the centerpiece of your purse |
| you guessed it--PURSES! | | | | parties display. As the guests arrive make sure they |
| Purse Scavenger Hunt- | | | | notice that this purse will be given away as a prize and |
| This game is extremely simple and fun. Before the | | | | tell them to look at it and examine it. After everyone |
| party, sit down and write out a list of things usually | | | | has arrived and had a chance to look at the purse, |
| found in purses. For example, lipstick, a penny, | | | | take the purse out of sight. |
| paperclip, mirror, etc. Write out about 15-30 items | | | | Now, ask a series of questions about this purse. For |
| depending on the size of your group. (remember, not | | | | example: What is the brand name? What color is it? |
| too many or the game will be too long) | | | | What color is the interior? What material is it made of? |
| Simply call out each item and the one who has all or | | | | What is the brand name? What color is the hard |
| MOST of these items in her purse wins a prize. If you | | | | ware? How many pockets inside? outside? Does it |
| have a lot of people at your party, plan on having | | | | have adjustable shoulder straps? |
| prizes for the top 2 or top 3. You can either have | | | | The winner or winners receive a prize. I usually don't |
| them hold up each item when they find it, or for added | | | | like the purse to be the prize simply because |
| excitement, have them bring the item to you. The first | | | | sometimes you have more than one winner. I |
| one there gets the point. | | | | recommend saving the purse for the raffle at the end. |
| This may sound silly...but believe me it is hillarious and | | | | Purse Raffle- |
| your guests will love it.! | | | | Holding a raffle is always a great idea for purse |
| Purse Treasure Hunt- | | | | parties! It will immediately draw your guests over to |
| This one takes a little time to prepare but is pretty fun. | | | | your display table to take a look at the raffle gift. Upon |
| Cut out about 20 purses from colored construction | | | | arrival, each guest gets a raffle ticket. At the end of |
| paper. On the backs of 3 of them, write a big 'X'. Hide | | | | the evening, give the display purse away as the raffle |
| them around the house. When the guests arrive have | | | | prize. Make sure to create a buzz about this raffle |
| them look for these purses. The 3 guests who find the | | | | drawing early on in the night. It keeps everyone excited |
| purses marked with an X win a prize. This gets | | | | all the way to the end. |
| everyone up and off their feet within the first few | | | | These games can work for any kind of party. |
| minutes and everyone seems to have a good time | | | | Because they're fun and a little silly, everyone will start |
| searching as quickly as they can. | | | | off in good spirits having fun...which of course is your |
| You can also do this game with small coin purses that | | | | goal! |
| you can purchase really cheap at a thrift store. You | | | | |