Indiana Jones Party

In one of the greatest opening movie scenes ever, Indiana Jones escapes from an ancient temple as he evades deadly traps and a giant rolling rock. He finds the Ark in a desert tomb and returns it to safe hands. Here's how to make a great entrance for your party:

• Dangle fake pythons from the ceiling and toss mini plastic snakes on the ground for guests to walk over as they enter the party.
• Create a rustic archway or entryway using artificial rock wall panels or rock wallpaper.
• Hang green moss, Spanish moss and vines for a "overgrown" look.
• Spray paint a large inflatable ball gray to resemble a rock and hang it near the entrance.
• Use big pillows on the ground for seating.
• Place a large plywood rectangle on sturdy plastic crates to use as a low dining table. Make sure the edges are sanded and safe.
• Cover the plywood tables with colorful cloths and use exotic scarves as overlays.
• Consider setting up seating in a pop-up tent.
• Create piles of play sand around the party space.
• Scatter faux Egyptian idols or thematic items in the sand.