I had this problem recently with DD. I sorted it by not having a party lots of reasons though.

I WAS going to put a tiny note in the invite stating DD just loves doing artwork and painting etc so things like construction paper etc would be very much appreciated.

Yes I hate plastic...but I have to say plastic stuff taken care of can still last a long time and be passed on from child to child...but sheesh we still have enough with me pleading NO MORE.

xoxoxo GL xoxoxo