online invitations & ecards

Thank you for joining us in working to eradicate poverty by choosing to host a BeadParty!

To use our BeadParty invitation templates please follow this step by step guide:

**Be careful to choose the free options and not "Pingg Plus". Pingg Plus offers new features, but you will be asked to pay $10 for these options. Stick to the basics and it will be free!

1: Select a template card from below and choose to send the invitation with or without RSVPs.

2: Enter a title for your party and other info into the card (click on to the sample text). You can use the available fonts and colors to the left of the image. You can also choose to leave this area blank.

Sample Title: Join us for a BeadParty! or Women empowering women!

Sample Text: Help eradicate poverty in Uganda and enjoy the beauty of these recycled paper beads, made by women in Uganda! Support the lives of women a world away!

3: Enter the party details and your contact information in the fields below the card.

4: If you have additional information and details you can enter this into the "Host's Message" field. This will be seen as you see it, below the main image.

5: When you are finished editing, Click "Save and Continue".

6: Enter your guests email addresses, using the options available

7: Click "review and publish" and review your card's information. You can click "final preview" to see what you are sending.

8: Choose "Send Now" to send your invitations! Your guests will receive their custom made BeadParty invitations instantly!

You can always click on "dashboard" to review and edit any new or old invitations.

Photographs by: Charles Steinberg, MaryLynn Schildt and Katelin Dutton