Help me plan my kid's party?

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

I want to have a superman or superhero themed party for Greylan. He likes superman a lot, and batman is a close second, with some like for the hulk, iron man, and spiderman.

I am due with Olivia on Aug 23rd and his Birthday is Sept. 11th, so I don't want to plan something too elaborate, or try to craft too many things. There will prob. be about 5 to 10 kiddos there with 8 to 15 adults as well. We will be having it at my home, which is pretty small, mostly because Olivia will only be a few weeks old and it will be easier for me to just be home with her.

Thoughts?

I have searched pinterest and found lots of cute ideas, I just can't seem to decide on anything or put the whole party together in my head, you know?

FTR, I will have family around to help with whatever before after and during the party.

Holly_1007 · July 2014

Didn't jenndub just have a hero themed party for B?

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

Idk..Did I miss it?

MarisaKathleen · July 2014

Yes! @jenndub had one for Bennett. It was adorable. And didn't look too complicated. She posted pictures, but maybe she'd be able to point you in the direction she went.

Honestly, I'd go to the party store, pick up some themed stuff and call it a day. I don't know what kind of stuff you're interested in crafting, but I know jen had an absolutely adorable outfit for B...maybe that would be a fun project for the party.

AKB090609 · July 2014

I would have the kids decorate their own superhero capes. It would be a fun activity during the party and an easy favor. You could have them use fabric markers or have felt cutouts for them to attach.

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

AKB090609 said:

I would have the kids decorate their own superhero capes. It would be a fun activity during the party and an easy favor. You could have them use fabric markers or have felt cutouts for them to attach.

This is a great idea! What should the basic cape be made from do you think?

noloveintennis · July 2014

ShadowsRainFalls said:

AKB090609 said:

I would have the kids decorate their own superhero capes. It would be a fun activity during the party and an easy favor. You could have them use fabric markers or have felt cutouts for them to attach.

This is a great idea! What should the basic cape be made from do you think?

T-shirts. Google T-shirt cape and it says how to do them.

AKB090609 · July 2014

I used to make them for my preschool classes to decorate and just used an inexpensive cotton or cotton blend in a solid color. I hem all sides adding in a ribbon (or arm slits depending on he age of the kids and how likely I thought it would be for them to choke each other by yanking on the capes) each one only took about 5-10 minutes go make and cost $2-3 before the markers or felt.

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

MelsaX said:

I love the cape idea. It's pretty easy to theme stuff, you can just order some cupcakes with blue, red and yellow frosting (superman). Etsy has heaps of stuff you can buy, or you could print off pictures of superheroes, cut them into triangles and make bunting. Add some streamers in the same colours, decorations done. Cheap and easy, and you could make the bunting now and just stash it away. I'm starting to make bits and buy little bits and pieces for Andy's birthday. I did the same thing last year (I was first tri and sick as a dog on his party day), and it helped so much.

Awesome awesome awesome. You guys are seriously awesome.

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

AKB090609 said:

I used to make them for my preschool classes to decorate and just used an inexpensive cotton or cotton blend in a solid color. I hem all sides adding in a ribbon (or arm slits depending on he age of the kids and how likely I thought it would be for them to choke each other by yanking on the capes) each one only took about 5-10 minutes go make and cost $2-3 before the markers or felt.

TY! I found a tutorial online that cuts the neck and uses velcro. I don't sew, and have some fabric stick on velcro, so it's perfect! I think I might just go get shirts at my local thrift store to use, and wash them...is that tacky? Should i buy new shirts just to cut them up for a kids craft?

danabsd · July 2014

You should have O give him this. I got one each for nephews for christmas a couple years ago. They still love them.

jenndub · July 2014

Well, I'm way late to this thread, but we did have an awesome Superhero vs. Villains party for Beckett. I got a ton of stuff off of etsy and I made the flag banners myself. Here are a few pictures, pm me if you want any of the sellers' info. Good luck!

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

jenndub said:

Well, I'm way late to this thread, but we did have an awesome Superhero vs. Villains party for Beckett. I got a ton of stuff off of etsy and I made the flag banners myself. Here are a few pictures, pm me if you want any of the sellers' info. Good luck!

omg holy awesome, batman! I would love seller info if you have it @jenndub‌

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

danabsd said:

You should have O give him this. I got one each for nephews for christmas a couple years ago. They still love them.

Uhhm YES I will be ordering one of these from Olivia! What a great idea!

myjohnsonboys · July 2014

I had a superhero/ Super Liam party for Liam's 1st birthday. We had a superhero pinata and most things with superhero logo were replaced with an "L". Here is a photo

jenndub · July 2014

@ShawdowsRainFalls You have a PM.

ShadowsRainFalls · July 2014

Thanks guys!! This seriously helped a TON!

PenelopePond · July 2014

I just tagged you in a pin on Pinterest. If you look at the board the pin was on you'll see a ton of ideas. She just pinned a whole bunch of cute stuff.