I'm going to be making cookies for a girl's 12th birthday party. They are going to be handed out as party favors. I've seen so many cute Hello Kitty cookies on this site and they look like fun to make. I would have to make my own cutter but that would be no problem. BUT, I want to know -is Hello Kitty too childish for a 12 year old girl? I see older girls in the Sanrio shop but I'm not sure if they are really into it or shopping for someone else. The mother of the girl wants me to decide what shape and colors to make so I wanted to be creative.

So what do you think? Would the 12 year old like Hello Kitty?

Did the mom mention Hello Kitty? If not, I would maybe do daisies or purses or shoes. My youngest stepson is 13 and the girls in his age-range seem very "grown" to me unfortunately; however, I have seen girls that are 17, 18, etc., who are really into Hello Kitty. I would ask the mom what she is currently interested in.

I'm 31, and I like Hello Kitty...lol.

A girl is never too old for Hello Kitty!

I just ask my 11 year old daughter and she says " YES"

My good friend's daughter (20 ys. old and in college) is sooo into Hello Kitty. She has her room at home AND her dorm decorated in Hello Kitty, ie. her bedding, toaster, tv, bathroom etc.
I'm sure her mom knows what she likes

I agree with southerncake, ask the mom. My dd is 12 and waffles between maturity and childish (as most 12 yo do), but she thinks Hello Kitty is for babies. She does like the flowers and other things, and she thinks Hello Kitty is cute, but for "little girls".

Kathi

thanks guys! I'm 40 and I also still love Hello Kitty and I've heard that Hello Kitty has recently become even more popular. I see it everywhere. I'm thinking I might go with it unless I get lots more replies that say not a good idea.

I am 25 and I love care bears, I even collect them. lol It's never too late to be a child.

My college roommate was obsessed with Hello Kitty. I'd say it just depends on the girl. When I was in high school I had my bedroom covered in Disney character stuff....Mickey, Minnie, etc. Sometimes it's cool for bigger kids to like littler kid stuff.

My DD just turned 15 -- she said Hello Kitty is for little kids, not 12 year old girls. I agree as before, a 12 yr/o will be grown up one day & little the next! What about making a Present cake if you are unsure or if the Mother doesn't know? I gave my DD a present cake on her 12 yr/o b-day and she absolutely LOVED it. She said it made her feel so grown up!

HTH!

I would ask the mom for several of the daughter's favorites, along with asking about Hello Kitty. Then maybe you can make several types of cookies to match her favorite things.

Give her HELLO KITTY.....My daughter is 16...and the kitty is BACK. So many of the girls are even wearing hello kitty jewelry and t=shirts these days. Mom should know.

I did a Hello Kitty cake for a 19 year old - and my 11 year old wants Hello Kitty for her party too. Hello Kitty is an icon now! hahahahaha

My 10 year old says NO! hello kitty is for babies!!!
ask the Party girl!

my daughter in law loves hello kitty, she's 24.

alot of rock stars like lisa lobe love the kitty, she is very trendy,

I misread the original post and didn't realize that the girls mom had not asked for Hello Kitty. I agree with the others that I wouldn't assume it would be okay for a girl her age without checking with the mom first. The girl may love Hello Kitty, or she may hate it. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Both my 31 year old daughter and 39 year old daughter-in-law are heavily into Hello Kitty stuff. In fact, I just made my daughter a Hello Kitty birthday cake.

I would definitely ask Mom - 12 yr olds really vary, and you do not want to be wrong about this. As PP said, if the girl thinks Hello Kitty is babyish, she could be very embarrassed by having Hello Kitty cookies at her party. I'd ask her mom to be on the safe side, or pick something you could be more certain about her liking (I love the purse idea).

Also, is this party only girls? If not that would be something to think about too, when picking a cookie design...

Another idea -- perhas the 12yr/o likes "Bratz" theme -- some girls do, some don't. When you have a "tween" like this, its best to find out from the mom. Good luck!!!

heh, heh - I couldn't resist...Hello Kitty Darth Vader!

Pass on the Hello Kitty, ask the mom and if you don't want to ask, I would go with shoes, purses or makeup for a 12 yo. I think HK is too young for her UNLESS you know she would like it. I personally, at 34, don't like Hello Kitty. I did when I was 8-9 when she was popular the first time around 20+ years ago but not now.

Ask the mom or think of another idea.

Hello Kitty is great for that age or any age

11yr old daughter says no it is for little kid.
I would ask mom for daughters favorite things.
Hannah Montana, and High School Musical are big.
Maybe if she likes these things you could do a microphone or cd's

I ended up asking the mother what she thought about the Hello Kitty suggestion. She said NO to Hello Kitty and then suggested dresses, shoes, purses etc. So I planned on making dresses but then the 12 year old birthday girl emailed me and said she wanted cupcake cookies! I posted them today in the gallery. I delivered them and the b'day girl and the mother loved them.

thanks for all the input! I would have not asked if you guys wouldn't have suggested it.

HOORAY!! I'm glad you asked and the 12 yo got the cookies she wanted. They look great!