Customized Party Invitations for Pennies on the Dollar!

This post is a re-run from the League of Super Heros and Villains Invitations post in 2009 with some significant improvements, clearer instructions and larger images so you can make your own party invitations too.

Last year J wanted a super hero slash super villain party theme. To keep things on the cheap, I had the kids arrive in their favorite Halloween costumes. Princesses can be super heroes too!

To save even more money on party invitations, I got really creative and made them from supplies I already had lying around the house. I downloaded the Star Wars font to add a graphic novel flair to the invites! I searched online until I found a graphic I liked. (Remember to check copyright and user agreements before using any image from a site.) I uploaded it on Photobucket to add some text but this can done in Photoshop or some other photo editing software.

 

Once the imagery is set up, onto wording the invitation. Wording the invitation is a critical step in establishing a great theme right off the bat! I searched the internet for phrasing ideas. This was the hardest part!

Semi-Homemade Cool Treats at MIFS

Be sure to visit me at Make It From Scratch today.

I’m sharing some cool summer treats just in time for Memorial Day weekend!

Incredibly Easy Tile Coaster Project for Kids

Later today I am heading back to school! No - not to further MY education or to discuss my kiddo’s bad behavior at school. I am actually teaching a small class!

Can you believe it? I can’t. I am still in disbelief!

Technically it is called a mini-class only consisting of a single afternoon. The school reaches out to people in the community from all walks of life with varied skill sets to teach elementary students about a skill, hobby, craft, or other topic the “teacher” is comfortable teaching. The goal is to expose the kids something new to generate some excitement and interest in a new possible skill or hobby at a young age.

How to Make a "Green" Holiday Ornament

FAST Fabric Ornament

One of our many holiday traditions includes getting the kids a new holiday ornament. Every year I either make the ornaments or we buy them one that reflects their personality. Usually it's something like a Scooby or Baby's 1st Christmas ornament.

The last few years, I've taken to making the ornaments but I suppose they reflect more of my crafting style at the time instead of their personality. Oh well, at least I try! I've made ornaments from gold wire, bells, mini glass balls, and other mediums. Some have endured the years. Others haven't faired so well. Anyway, I enjoy making them and the family seems to like them, so it's a win-win situation.

Since I've been learning to sew over the last year, this year's ornaments are...

...Fabric ornaments.

Twitter Party on TweetGrid Tute

In time for #ShopCyberMonday twitter party, here is the beginner's tutorial I promised on joining a Twitter Party. I've tried several different twitter applications but I prefer TweetGrid. It's really very simple to use but customizable making it user friendly to both newbies and twitter party buffs. Simply click on "See the Story on Whrrl" to start the slide show. If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll be sure to respond with the best answer I can find.

Don't forget to join in tonight's twitter party with @resourcefulmom and tweet with the hashtag #ShopCyberMonday all day today to win some great prizes.

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