Hollywood Glamour Party
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Invitations:
For the invitation front I used a picture I staged of Ashlyn as a pop star with
Spiderman Party
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Invitations:
The invitation was compiled from a half-dozen Spiderman strpis (things can still be
Meowvelous Birthday (Cats, Fe-NINE)
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Costumes:
Ashlyn's costume was put together from a Walmart shirt and gloves, Target pants, and
Out of this World Birthday
Sunday, October 8, 2006
Costumes:
Kian's homemade rocket costume was constructed with foam core, foam, velcro, and sale
A Big Minnie Birthday
Nov 27, 2005
Costumes:
Ashlyn’s Minnie dress and shoes were purchased on e-bay, the oversized cartoon gloves
May the Fourth be with you (Star Wars)
Oct 9, 2005
Invitations:
I made a ‘teaser’ poster, Photoshopping a photo I took of Kian posing in his costume
Snow White and the 7th Birthday for Ashlyn
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Invitations:
I took the scraps from the metallic posterboard (mentioned below) and pasted it in
CONSTRUCTING A BIRTHDAY
Monday, October 11, 2004
Invitations:
I cut out a triangular shaped ‘sign’ from yellow construction paper and pasted
Jessie's Roundup (Toy Story / Cowgirl theme)
November 30th, 2003
Invitations:
I found a toy story graphic arts program on clearance at the local office supply
Time for Teletubbies!
Saturday, October 11, 2003
Invitations:
I took a Teletubby graphic and substituted our 4 faces for the 4 Teletubbies.
Time Saving Tip: My two kids each have birthdays within 3 weeks of Halloween, so whatever Halloween costume they pick is also the theme for their birthdays. They get to use their costumes twice, and I only have one to make or purchase!
This also saves time, gas , and shipping costs (from party supply companies such as Oriental Trading Company) because I can shop for both birthday parties and Halloween -- all at the same time.
