For his fifth birthday party, my five year old requested a superhero party. However, after browsing Pinterest for ideas, I found lots of food ideas and few ideas for what to actually DO with the kids when they were at your house. I wanted an activity that would be fun for both his guy and girl friends. That’s how the idea for the “Make Your Own” Superhero party was born.
We bought unstuffed frogs and white stuffed animal t-shirts (which I dyed yellow) for each attendee. To add a little personal touch to each frog, we:
- Heat pressed their name onto the shirt with heat-transfer vinyl (blue for boys, blue glitter for girls)
- Made capes with scrap fabric and heat pressed a superhero logo on them
- Attached circular superhero emblems to elastic bands with Velcro
- Made zany superhero masks with crafters foam
We set up the room by laying down three science boards for the kids to gather around. We laid out superhero masks for the kids to color when they came in, so that they had something to do while we waited for the majority of guests to join us.
The kids decorated their t-shirts with fabric markers. Since the party goers were ages 3 to 5, we drew out some design ideas for them in case they needed inspiration.
I found superhero-themed Duck Tape that I used to wrap cups to display the markers.
Each child received a bag with all of the things they needed to build a super frog: an unstuffed frog, poly-fil stuffing, a stuffed animal sized t-shirt, arm bands, and a mask. We also included a coloring sheet with a frog puppet. I know it looks like a lot, but each kid received all of this, and it only cost us about $8.50 per kid!
I made tissue paper pom poms to hang from the ceiling. I cut the ends in points to make them more like an explosion and less like a flower.
The black and white photo backdrop was fun for the kids. I took a picture of each guest to send them as a thank you.
Find out about the food table at the party here and an idea for another party favor here!
I love your backdrop! So cool!
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So cute!! And great idea having the kids make their own shirts!! Looks like an awesome party!
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How cool is this?! My boys would love this!
That backdrop is so clever! I love it!
I love the life sized comic background! Awesome idea.
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Thank you! We had a coloring sheet for each kid that matched it… I forgot to put that up!
Thanks! The pictures of the kids at the party turned out so cute on the backdrop. (Of course I would never show other people’s kids here!)
Heather recently posted…Superhero Party Food Ideas
The shirts were fun to make. I like to add a personal touch for each kid so they know they are just as important as the birthday boy.
Heather recently posted…Superhero Party Food Ideas
Thanks! It was so cute seeing all of these little boys hugging their frogs and toting them around!
Heather recently posted…Superhero Party Food Ideas
Thanks! I thought it was fun, too!
Heather recently posted…Superhero Party Food Ideas
Can I just hire you to throw my son(s) parties…. all 3 have brays in April and I have no clue what to do! Might be copying ALL of this!!
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My mom and I are getting ready to sell the printables for our parties on Etsy… 🙂
Heather recently posted…Superhero Party Food Ideas
I love that backdrop! What a fun party!
Brandi recently posted…Easter Bunny Garland Craft for Kids
Love your ideas! I’m looking for a new idea for my son’s birthday, will use some of your tips!
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OMG. I love this. To death. And now I’m wondering if I could convince Lucy to have one for her 6th birthday party!
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Holy cow! This is SOOO fun!
Kelly {the Centsible Life} recently posted…Be prepared for the cuteness
Love these ideas, especially the backdrop!
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Super cute!! Love all the party ideas 🙂 looks like they had a blast!
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Thanks! They had a great time!