Birthday Party Highlights

I hired a local culinary student to make the Link cake. It was super-adorable and everyone loved it. It was sad when we had to cut it.

We played Pin the Mustache on Mario...which EVERYONE won! I think the kids to see through the ribbon. 

I'm a Pokemon Trainer! Thumbs up!

And the hubby was Dr. Mario. 

I commissioned The Bunny Cafe on Etsy to make a Link costume for Mazzy. It turned out extremely amazing! The Link Shield was a hit, too!

Cousin John was Solid Snake. We took advantage of this white wall and acted out some Smash Bros. scenes. 

All in all, a wonderful, fun, nerdy time!

Dressing Up, Part 2

Link's shield is complete! After a minor setback yesterday, it's finally done. I had lots of fun making it, but I'm very glad to mark this one off my to-do list.

Here's a link to the progress shots: http://momentofstars.blogspot.com/2011/08/dressing-up.html

While finishing the backside, a small area of paint stuck to my work surface and pulled off some paint. After pouting for a few minutes, I patched it up. Not before almost accidentally destroying the whole piece. Remember kiddos, spray paint EATS FOAM! Always have a protective layer of primer over your foamcore.

The back is all Duck Tape. That stuff is handy, no doubt!

The gem is a piece of origami paper.

Duck Tape handles!

The sides are taped also, and spraypainted. 

I can't wait until the birthday party! Mazzy is going to look wonderful! 

Dressing Up

For my daughter's 9th birthday party, we're throwing a video game themed shin-dig where everyone dresses up as a video game character. Mazzy has decided on being Link from the Zelda series. We've got the costume ordered, as well as a sword. The only thing missing is a shield, and I thought I could make it.

It's made out of two sheets of pink foam insulation. I always use this stuff whenever I'm working on props for plays and recitals. It definitely comes in handy!

It was the perfect material to use to make the shield look like it was carved from wood.

The  front is almost done! I just need to add a little silver, and paint the triangle gold. I finished the back, but you can't see it in the photo.

I can't wait to show off the finished piece, along with the entire outfit! The birthday party is next Sunday and I hope we'll be ready!