The shape of a jukebox can make for an inspired sock hop invitation.
The 1950s saw the rise of rock and roll with artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Bill Haley. When people wanted to dance to this music, they headed for the latest sock hop, making sock hops popular throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The sock hop can serve as a reminiscent theme for parties today. Sock hop invitations can get guests in a hopping mood for a sock hop-inspired get-together.
Records
Before the time of MP3s, CDs or even cassette tapes, music came in the form of vinyl records. Celebrate these traditional music mediums with record-shaped invitations. These invitations can be made with a compass and black and white construction paper. Draw a large circle on black construction paper then smaller ones on white paper. These are then cut out and glued together to resemble an album. Poking a small hole in the middle completes the record look. Party details can be written on the record as if they were song titles or other record-related information.
For more authenticity, real records, such as 7-inch 45s found in second-hand shops, can be used to make invitations for a sock hop. Replace the original label with a new one containing party details. These repurposed record invitations will likely have to be shipped. In addition, invitees probably won't be able to play the records.
Jukebox
While records were the primary source of music during the sock hop era, a jukebox was necessary to play several records. These music machines make colorful shapes for sock hop invitations. These invitations involve cutting paper into the shape of a jukebox, which is essentially an arch. Colored markers can be used to add vibrant colors. List the details of the party on the front. Much like the records, you can keep the theme running through these jukebox invitations by listing popular 1950s' artists like Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. Use other party details as "songs."
Other Designs
Other common shapes for sock hop invitations are poodle skirts and pom poms. You can also use a drive-in movie screen as the main body of a sock hop invitation. The sock hop era was also the heyday of the drive-in theater. This invitation could consist of clippings of 1950s' style cars. You could also draw a few yourself. Line these car clippings or drawings on black paper to replicate a drive-in and include the party details on the front.
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