Superhero Birthday for 4 Year Olds

My twins were born in March.  To say the least, we have unpredictable weather in March.  It could be warm, could be snowing, we've had both.  So, I have to use a "location" for birthdays.  But, I do try to have fun with the theme, even if it doesn't coordinate with the venue.  You'll remember last year's COWBOY Theme. 


This year we went with Superheros, but not necessary Marvel.  Just generic all around SUPER.


The invites were scraplifted, thank you internet:

I printed them on resume paper and tied with twine, then mailed in regular #10 envelopes.

I made choke free capes, inspiration HERE.  Basically, backpack style {and cheap}.  My boys can be rough, I didn't care to have an choke outs at this birthday.  


Grab bags were simple cellophane bags picked up at Hobby Lobby filled with Marvel  themed candy (found at Dollar Tree), silly straws (left over from last year), stickers (Superhero and Disney Princess), and Captain America fruit snacks.  All tied with primary curling ribbon, just to be fun.

Handmade (choke free) capes and grab bags.  

I personalized what what I could, using felt and Wonder Under.  

The hand sanitizer was covered with this:

which was meant to be a water bottle label, but that idea petered out at the last minute.

One of my friends made cupcakes for men (they were yummy, I ate 4), I found the toppers  HERE

the Main event.  A little intimidating, but even the smallest kids tried it out

The smallest guest

Show us your capes!!!!  The super fancy capes are from  Baby Pop including L&Ks, last year's gift from the BK Special.  

Even Papa had a cape.


For the thank you cards, I went easy on Mixbook.  {love their flat cards}

plus, everyone got a photo from the day :)

Cowboy Birthday Party

I have been DYING to have a cowboy birthday party, as it was *almost* our theme for year 1.  At year 3, I got it, even though the theme did not coordinate with the location.  THIS BLOG is what sent me over the edge. So simple, so not unique, so un-toddler like.   I knew immediately that I was going to steal  be inspired by these ideas.

I scraplifted some invitations from etsy. Notice the vinyl

 "brands".  That's all me :)

Here's the jpg of the invite:

I downloaded a ton of western fonts from dafont and used Photoshop Elements to create this invitation.  

I made a banner.

Paper was bandanna print and denim with kraft paper circles.  All materials were purchased at Hobby Lobby.  I used my cricut to cut the letters, stars, and bronc rider.  To make the pennants, I simply used my paper trimmer with the paper held at an angle.  Each pennant was 6" wide by 9" tall.  The circles were cut with a creative memories set that I purchased off Craig's list a few years ago.  I will definitely be using that tool again.

I made the horsey cupcakes & cupcake toppers.

do you like how the icing is melting off the cupcake?  Funny what you don't notice when you're worried about a room of 3 year olds. 


Ready for the close up:

I made treat bags with trail mix.

Treat Bag Topper up close:

Cowboy(girl) hats were necessary (Purchased at Hobby Lobby).

I also bought plastic sheriff stars, which I failed to remember to pass out to all the buckaroos.  Then I thought about incorporating the sheriff stars as part of our thank you notes, which still have not be done.  (psst....if you're reading this and you came to our party, thank you)

If you'd like to read about the fun, visit my personal blog HERE.  


I'm no graphic artist, but I know what I like when I see it.  And I like customizations, which is why I am so pleased about this party.  I didn't go crazy, but felt like I did enough.  I'm happy to share any of my files and don't mind one bit to update with your info.  Email me and I'll get back to you!!!


Giddy Up!! Yippee Kai Yay!!