The Superhero Party!

There was a time, not so long ago, where I really wanted to be a party and event planner. I researched, I planned, I applied for positions. I even contemplated starting my very own business.

It never came through and I'm resolved with that because it leaves me free to plan the parties and special things that are most important to me.

Like H's 4th birthday this past weekend.

Most people don't throw birthday parties at home anymore. And there's a surplus of places out there where they will do all the work for you and you just write the check and walk away. I admit there have been a few parties we've done just that but if you look at the last few years of our life you'd understand why.

I have been working on H's party for the last couple months. No joke! I wanted to have an affordable, memorable, fun party at home that was all about superheroes! I worked my tail off and it paid! I couldn't be happier with how the party turned out and just how happy and excited my brand new four year old was.

So without further explanation, this is the long photo/link recap of the festivities. Enjoy!

The invite design was done by: Mommies Ink .

Printed at Costco.

Cupcake toppers were made by me with basic colored cardstock, toothpicks and a digital file purchased from: Kottage on 5th and once again printed at Costco.

Pinata candy bags were made with plain paper lunch bags and the cupcake toppers minus the toothpick.

Birthay shirt from Little One Boutique.

The banner was made by me. I had looked and looked and looked at these banners on etsy and knew that if I took the time I could make one. So I did. Used regular primary colored cardstock, cut out letters with a diecut machine at my local Archivers store and purchased some superhero scrapbooking paper and star ribbon at JoAnn Fabrics. Total cost for me to make this: $5 using supplies I already owned. So worth it. I absolutely love it!

"Batman pb&j's"

I used a bat cookie cutter I purchased after Halloween last year to cut out the sandwiches. Perfect size sandwiches for 3-4 year olds at a party!

"Superstrength veggies"

"Green Goblin grapes"

"Spiderman web pretzels"

"Superhero Superpower juiceboxes"

My homemade pin the batwings on the Batman game!

Pinata!

The big party surprise was SUPERMAN!

We borrowed the costume from a friend and had a friend of a friend dress up and surprise the kids! It was hands down my favorite part of the party!

Party favors. Every child went home with their very own superhero cape and mask with their initial on it. Superman brought these with him to hand out! Purchased from: Custom Kids.
H's cape is reversible and this is the other side.

All in all the party was a great success! And I'm already dreaming up next year's!

Please feel free to use any of my ideas and browse any of the shops I have listed. I do ask that if you use any of my own ideas that you would give me credit by linking back here. Thank you!

Disclosure: I was not paid or compensated in any way to share the etsy sellers that I purchased items from. I paid for these items on my own. However one seller did give me a discount.