How to un-invite children to a party?

I am hosting a scrapbooking party and would like to have it free from younger children mainly because we will have many scissors and other cutting tools laying about. How do I word this on the invitation without offending anyone? I don't mind having childer who are older like 11 or 12 who know how to use scissors and could sit calmly through the party. Help me with this tricky situation. Note: I have a 20 month old myself and my husband will be taking her out for the afternoon.
How to un-invite children to a party?
you can put "Lady's night out, give your self a break and pleas leave the little ones at home so our creativity can run with scissors"
Reply:This is a sticky situation to put yourself in, on the invitation just put children under whatever age, must be accompanied by a parent. And FYI, each child develops differently, you may have 7 year olds, who are more well behave and detail oriented than 11/12 year olds. Kids start learning how to use scissors in preschool and usually master this skill by age 4. So, regardless of how you word the invitation, if you put children 11 and over are welcomed, you're going to offend those parents with children who know how to use these tools. I can see not wanting a 2-3 year old there but an 9 year old......
Reply:You screwed up and there is no way around it but to call the parents and tell them what's up. They might think you are an insensitive person if you don't at least re-schedule the party to suit the younger kids if not, they may never make arrangements with you again if you hurt their kid's feelings.
Reply:I've been to lots of these!


First of all, on the invitation, put something like, "Ladies Night Out!" so that it comes across as maybe a break for moms.


Other than that, just say something like "Due to the nature of our party, I'd ask that those attending be 12 and older. There will be lots of things for little ones to get into."


Everyone will understand.


Have fuN!
Reply:Due to sharp instruments please do not bring children younger than 11 years old.





They may bring them anyway so just have a few toys, Crayons %26amp; coloring books available.
Reply:Just mention that the party is for people who are at least 15 years old or whatever minimum age you have decided for this party.
Reply:How about phrasing it positively instead of negatively: "Children 11 and up are welcome!"
Reply:on the invitations put "ALL-GROWN UP SCRAPBOOKING PARTY!! :) "


THAT should get the message out clear.
Reply:just put an age limit on your invitation. Say 11 and up please. Lots of tools that younger kids could get into.
Reply:Simple. Just send a mass email stating, 'No guttersnipes or urchins allowed'.



Reply:only adults,


My baby sister can handle only three kids at the time, please let me know if your child can join with mine
Reply:Say that you canceled the party and if they asked why just say that you have to go visit a sick friend or something.
Reply:Go back to your house.