I used the foam brush to spread on the Styrofoam glue and then dipped each side into a pile of black glitter.
Then I searched the Internet for comic book covers. Copied and Paste them into Microsoft Word and sized them to 1-15/16 in x 7-7/8 in (the same size as the foam block). Printed on thick white paper (sold by the package at Micheal's). Below are some of the great comic book covers I found.
The pictures were then glued (with Styrofoam glue) to both sides of the foam block. Whats great about this is that you won't have a one sided centerpiece. I stuck the finished Styrofoam block on to a black painted dowel and in the base it went.
Below is the finished project. As I stated in the earlier post, I got the base from awesome events and was reused from my sons 2nd birthday party. The base is also made from Styrofoam, black glitter and colored foil. You can also find these supplies at your local craft store and make your own.
I fell in love with the Wonder Woman Party from Setting the Mood. Jamee Bryant is such an inspiration . I especially fell in love with the comic book name centerpiece that was created. I knew Bailey had to have this. So I re-created by own. Check out the beginning of my project below.
(Setting the Mood)
(My Own)
I have been working on the centerpieces for Bailey's party and this is what I have come up with thus far. There will be some changes but you can get the picture from this. I used the same base that I used at his race car party (notice the checkered bottom, this will be changed)but added a little super hero flare. The base was originally purchased at Awesome Events.
Check out the beginning stages below. I'll give a tutorial in a later post, but it was really simple.
This is the time of the year that gives me the best feeling. Not just because of the Holiday's but because I am knee deep in planning my son's 5th birthday party. See previous parties here, here and here. He is so excited which makes me excited and I want to make this day even more special.
My theme this year is Super Heroes. Bailey is in love (Below Bailey as Spider man for Halloween). I don't know where it came from since he is not allowed to watch them as of yet.
I created the invitation for Bailey's birthday. Of course in none other than Microsoft Word. I placed it on this great black glitter paper found at Micheal's. This is the insert it will be placed in the half moon enclosure from Paper Source and then in the the yellow envelope also from Paper Source pictured below. Once I receive everything I will show you the finished product.
If I feel too excited and have an endless budget(Ha Ha) Maybe I'll try this cake.
Cake Creator unknown
I can't leave without showing this fabulous Super Hero Table Scape by Jamee Bryant of Setting the Mood. I only hope that my party looks this fabulous
One of my Favorite Blogger's, Chris of Celebrations at Home just featured my 34th Birthday Party. I feel so honored. Especially since this party is near and dear to my heart & Chris has one of the greatest blogs EVER. Thank you Chris for the Blog Love!
If you are a reader of my blog, you know that I am not a cook at all. So the food was courtesy of some of my favorite take out places.
I like the idea of a tasting party and I think I will have a bigger one soon. Pier 1 has the cutest tasting collection. I got the shot glasses from there. They also came with small spoons.
The spoons for the Mexican Gumbo were purchased at World Market for .99 a piece
For the favors, I found the perfect Turquoise boxes and bags at Home Goods. Inside was a notepad to write notes to their friends and family and a Picture Holder. I took a picture with each friend which will be sent in my thank you cards.
