ETA: The piranha plant head is a tomato container from the dollar store. I just cut it in half and glued it together with white felt around the edges and white stickers. Hope that helps.
Finally, finally HOORAY!! Our computer has been giving us such grief lately, and when it decides to have a temper tantrum it just shuts off, and won’t turn back on until it’s ready. Weird I know. So it’s been very difficult to edit pictures and do blog posts with such a temperamental piece of equipment. But so far so good, it’s been kind to me this morning and I managed to finally get Hunter’s birthday pictures edited and ready to blog about.
His theme was Super Mario and I had a blast making the details for this. From the table décor to the cake I must say it’s been one of my favorites to date! (but don’t I always say that…)
dark mint chocolate Mario mustaches
paper boxes with bricks I printed from the internet and glued to the sides.
golden coins for Mario to gather
My piranha plant. He’s got red hot tamales in his mouth like the fire balls he shoots. I made this all by myself, and was very proud of how it turned out.
little boo ghosts floating around the ceiling.
I made these adorable perler bead characters from the Mario game. They took hours to make, but I really loved the way they looked.
we drank 7-up, like Mario having 7 lives
I cut green AstroTurf to use as placemats, like the green grass in the Mario game.
I baked 143 baby cupcakes for Hunter’s cake.
and made an 8-bit Mario
someone liked the blue ones best!
Hunter's best friend Ammon and his family came over to help us celebrate.
We can hardly believe our oldest is 9, how fast the time is going. Before we know it, this one will be 9 too!
can you post some help with making the plant and where did you get the printable for the mario stash can?
Posted by: jennifer whitt | March 02, 2013 at 07:52 PM
Where did you find the green pipes for the piranha plant?? I'm having trouble finding them!!
Posted by: Christine | February 18, 2013 at 06:23 PM
The piranha plant head is a tomato container from the dollar store. I just cut it in half and glued it together with white felt around the edges and white stickers. Hope that helps.
Posted by: Amy | February 02, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Love this blog!! What did you use to make the head of the pirahna plant? We are throwing my son a Mario themed party for his upcoming birthday and I am looking for ideas on how to make the plant heads:) TIA!
Posted by: Emily | January 16, 2013 at 10:44 PM
hi! i've been looking for mario party ideas and i have to say, your's are the BEST! would you mind sharing how you made the piranha plant? brilliant! i hope you don't mind but i'm going to borrow some of your ideas. If i photograph them and blog them, i'll be sure to send people to your blog for credit! My email address is [email protected] thanks!
Posted by: danielle thompson | October 10, 2012 at 12:52 PM
I love your party, it looks like he had fun. I am running a little behind on my son't 5'th Mario party. And love your blocks. You said you got from internet and glued. Where did you get it? Thanks
Posted by: Tammy Clark | August 01, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Fantastic party! You put so many great details in from the pipes to the cupcake mario! hats off!
hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!
Posted by: Kim | March 24, 2012 at 07:57 PM
I am throwing my son and my niece a mario/princess peach party and I was wondering if could tell me what materials you used to make the piranha plant? It is so cool, you did an amazing job! I loved all your ideas and will be using a few :)
Posted by: Heather | January 05, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I just found your blog and I AM IN LOVE! I have gone through just about everything in it now I think! Your children are gorgeous. My favourite has got to be the supermario themed party.. I want one and I'm 20! You're the mum I want to be when I am a mum!
Posted by: Jessie | September 14, 2011 at 04:13 AM
Wow, you are insane! And so is that cake :D (Insane in a good way, of course)
Posted by: Amanda | July 13, 2011 at 07:09 PM
What awesome ideas for a party and very well executed! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Melissa | July 13, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Let me know if you need any extra details or help for your party M! :)
Posted by: Amy | July 12, 2011 at 11:53 PM
OH MY GOSH!! I am so stealing ths idea fo rmy nephews 8th birthday!! He is obsessed with Mario!!!
Posted by: M | July 12, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Boy, can I ever relate to computer issues and glitches!! Glad it's working again for you.
You are seriously SO talented. Your kids will always remember their birthdays. So cool!
Posted by: Lynn | July 12, 2011 at 05:15 PM