Dark Princess

Even my sweet princess is ready for this party!

Star Wars Cake

As you know my son is having a Star Wars party (...in just 2 days)!  He requested an R2D2 cake, so this is my attempt at it.  This cake was not difficult to make but it was REALLY time consuming.  I broke it up into a couple of days; one for baking, one for assembling, and one for the details.  If I did it again, I'd make two attempts at the details.  My hand was really sore after all of the piping.  

So here's what I did...I made one cake in a glass bowl for the top of his head.   I also made 4 eight inch round cakes.  I stacked the rounds with frosting in between the layers and I added several dowels for support.  Then I placed the head on top.  I did a quick crumb coat and put it back in the fridge.  After about twenty minutes I put a smooth layer of white icing all around the cake.  I did this before I added the legs so I could get it as smooth as possible.  

Next I used store bought Rice Crispy Treats for the legs.  I used 2 on each side for the height.  I rounded the tops and then added little triangles to the bottom to give his legs the right shape.  I attached the legs with frosting and put a layer of frosting on the outside of them too.  Then I put R2 back in the refrigerator until the next day.

Super G Officially Turned 3...Part 2!

Here are the photos from my little one's superhero party!

A quick shot before the guests arrived.

My three super kids.

All of the kids decorated their own masks and made superhero ID cards showing their chosen powers.

Cosmic Keely's finished mask.

Green Dragon Gage

After mask and ID card making we played a game of Duck, Duck, Goose...superhero style.  We called it "Superhero, Superhero, Villain".  

Next the kids completed a superhero training course.  They had to balance, crawl over and under saw horses, punch the punching bag, weave through the cones and crawl through a tunnel.  

Getting Ready for Jedi Training!

I am SO far behind. I haven't posted superhero party pictures yet because I am frantically trying to get everything for my other son's Star Wars party and I only have 11 days to finish!  Ahhh!  

Here's a sneaky peaky of what I've been working on.  There is still so much to do...

Light Sabers made from pool noodles.  Our little Padawans need their very own weapons if they are going to go up against The Dark Lord himself!

I was stressing over a "craft" for the kids to make so this is what I came up with.  I drew a quick picture of R2D2 and Yoda to use as a template.  I spent $5 on felt, then cut out all of the pieces.  The kids will glue them on a sparkly foam sheet and take them home.  

Tomorrow I'll be making 16 Jedi robes from pillow cases...wish me luck!

Super G is Officially 3! (Part 1)

We survived another birthday party!  Yay!  Super G officially turned 3 and he loved his little party.  I'm showing photos of the decor in this post and will show shots of the activities in another.  I tried to go as cheap as possible but still have it look nice.  Thankfully A Party Studio (www.etsy.com/shop/APartyStudio) made awesome printables for me which made everything look adorable!

We served appetizers and desserts.  The guest book was purchased on Amazon.com.  

We had lots of finger foods and candy.

And we served cotton candy from the dollar store.  Total cost $3 & I could have gotten away with only two packs.

Awesome Printables!

Check out the printables I ordered from A Party Studio.  The owner Tali is a dream to work with!  These printables make the whole party come together!

This is a sample certificate each child will be presented with after completing the Superhero Training Academy.  They will also receive their capes.  Shortly after this "graduation ceremony" the new superheroes will come face to face with villains they will have to battle...think silly string and balloons with masks.  Should be fun!  I'll post pictures later!

Finishing Touches

I'm just putting the finishing touches on the superhero capes!  Each kiddo is going to complete a Superhero Training Academy then be presented with a cape and certificate.  The weather is supposed to be 73 and sunny so it looks like it's all going to work out!  I'm getting closer to being finished with everything...but there is still much to do.