No need to get fancy fondant cupcakes to make a lasting impression. You can go a long way with figures, stamps and creativity.
How This Mom Did It
Look at the impressive party realized by swishersweets80. I applauded that this mother got her supplies from several stores. Therefore, the result is not too matching. She nicely decorated the cupcake stands simply using red, blue and green gift wraps. Her stands could be used for a circus theme. They become Mario stands when she added the accessories. Video games, especially the ones from Japan, are great because you can find a whole range of branded items that you can use as party decorations.
For favors, you can find soda drinks, candy boxes and figures at video games stores. Her favor bar included Rainbow Colored Barber Poles, Mario Bros. Band-Aids found at Urban Outfitters, Red and Green Caps and Fake Mustaches purchased at OrientalTrading.com, Coinboxes filled with Chocolate Coins and Gum Coins, and Mario Themed Mini-Stamps found at Amazon.com.
Games
You can play Mario games on the Wii. I suggest Mario Kart Wii with a Wii wheel or WarioWare: Smooth Moves which is a bunch of mini-games. You can play Mario Kart with the standard Wii controllers. A Wii wheel cost about $10. For an extra $30, everyone can drive with its own Wii wheel controller. Or you can ask a few friends to bring their Nintendo DS so you can host a tournament of Mario Kart.
This theme is not just for children. I know that my husband would like it for his birthday party. Remember the old arcade theme I did for him last year.
MORE:
+ photos by swishersweets80 on Flickr – rights reserved
+ learn how to make your own cupcake stands
August 4th, 2009 at 15:13
Another mother impressed me with the 1st birthday theme she did. It’s an adorable Super Mario First Birthday party http://bit.ly/CRJAd
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August 4th, 2009 at 17:24
Super Mario First Birthday Party Theme – Je prends des notes pour plus tard… Cuuuute ! Via le blogue de @KimVallee http://is.gd/22E9O
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August 5th, 2009 at 18:42
[...] a first birthday party theme that really pops for parents of one-year-olds who love the video game Super Mario. The first birthday is often more about the parents having a party to celebrate the first [...]
August 9th, 2009 at 17:52
I’m sending this link to my sister-in-law! My small nieces celebrate their birthdays in September; I’m sure she could use some of these tips. The trick is finding a theme that appeals to an eight-year-old and a four-year-old too, but mabye she’ll do separate celebrations, even if their birthdays are only 11 days apart on the calendar…
August 20th, 2009 at 08:34
Super Mario First Birthday Party Theme http://bit.ly/1EXhFi via @AddToAny
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September 21st, 2009 at 09:08
Very creative! In 1993-94 my son was hooked to Super Mario World. I could have used this idea back then.
September 21st, 2009 at 17:57
Hi,
I’m so excited to see this featured on your website. I had so much fun putting together this party. I think the adults were wowed by it more than the kids, but it was still a blast to do. For my son’s 2nd birthday, I’m already planning on putting together a party theme around The Legend of Zelda.
Thanks again for featuring my party!
October 25th, 2009 at 06:09
[...] Super Mario Brothers theme from At Home with Kim Vallee blog [...]
November 14th, 2009 at 06:41
This is fantastic! I love all the colour, it just really pops. Well done Danielle!
This is *one* of the reasons I can’t wait to have kidlets, it’s a really good excuse to have awesome, fun, colourful parties =)