DIY Superhero Party on a Budget

So the twins are turning 5 this month and this year's event is going to be "Super!"  Since I didn't want to go with the typical superhero characters (i.e. Batman, Spiderman, Captain America, etc.) I decided to use primary colors and found a cute digital scrapbook kit called All American Superheros by Plum Dumpling  Designs.

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Here is the invitation I made in Photoshop using mostly the All American Hero kit.

Party Plan:

I have created a unique Superhero identity for each child including a hero name, super power, weakness, mode of transportation and emblem.  

When the kids arrive, they will each receive their own unique Superhero identity package which will include a customized felt mask, t-shirt with iron on emblem and matching cape. 

 A few cape design ideas I have for the kids.  I don't sew so I'm going to pick up some t-shirts and cut out the front and sleeves and then shape into a cape.  Then I'll use fusion web or hot glue gun to adhere felt emblem shapes.

They will change into their Superhero uniforms in the Big Red Phone Booth.  You can buy an authentic one from PartyPlanners.com  

This cardboard phone booth is $49 at partyplanners.com.  I'm going to make my own.

Next, kids will take photos.  One photo op area will be a cityscape made from cardboard boxes that I painted with primer paint and added post-it note windows.

Another area will let them lay above a city scape which will look like they are flying over it.  I think we'll turn on our large fan so their cape can move.  LOL.

Then they will be instructed to Save The City by coloring in a black/white cityscape.  I got the idea from Anders-Ruff Printable Parties.  You can order the design from her etsy shop and have it printed.  I'm on a diy budget so I plan on drawing my own cityscape on white poster boards with a black sharpie.

 While some kids are Saving The City, others will be getting in some Superhero Training in a 15 X 15 X 15 Bouncey House from Eastlake Bouncers.

Finally, kids will enter the Secret Superhero Hideout Liar.  I've primed large cardboard boxes that once held wood flooring.  They are now hanging on the wall and I've sketched out a large computer so far.  I'll be painting it this week and adding some 3d effects (christmas lights, foam squares, colorful sponges, slinky, rubik's cube, etc.)  The kids will eat their Wonder Dogs in this area along with other muchies that will Boost Energy, Build Muscles and Recharge Super Powers!!

Of course we will have a red phone for emergency calls to catch villians.

Other Props will include an incredibles red phone and Kryptonite under glass.  Got a kit that turns rocks into crystals that my kids will help me with this weekend.  A little glow in the dark paint and some black lighting and I'll have some Kryptonite!

I'll also have Super Hero Supplies.  I'm going to make my own graphics.  You can buy some fun supplies from The Super Hero Supply Store in NY.  Go figure...