One party down, one to go. We opened house to the neighbors for the Superbowl and kept it frugal!
As one of the 'oldtimers' said "We don't need much except some grub, the game and a few friends."
But I played it up just a little more.
Decoration: Usually I forgo putting up party decorations because they are disposable and not a good use of money and I feel are wasteful environmentally. Not to mention I kinda think the matchy matchy plates/cups/table cloth are silly (I am just NOT a girly girl).
But I sorta got inspired and had some fun. Just using some colored construction paper, I made a couple things for the walls...
You know what it says. I bought a HUGE spool of curled ribbon for $2.50. Thus the Steelers colors to start it off!
(ps the vase of calla lilies is from the yard)
Another construction paper banner went over the doorway to the adjacent room...
Yellow and green, um, detect a theme here?
I cut out some football shapes, including some bumpy parts for the stitches and hung over the food table. And finally, tried to be really smart and replicate the team helmets near the viewing area. (I like the graphic on Monday NIght Football where the 2 helmets bang into each other and sparks fly out). My attempt...
Look closely and you'll see the Steeler's logo on the left helmet and the Greenbay logo on the green helmet. And YES, I know the colors are not perfect. I WAS NOT GOING FOR perfection. Just a 'can I do it' attempt!
Next weekend is my kid's bday party and we'll do similar decorations, with a little more pizzazz such as balloons (we'll blow up ourselves) and more curly ribbon streamers from the ceiling.
I love that this paper stuff is very recyclable.
Use this idea for your next party, easy and costs almost nuthin! Just start with a pack of colored construction paper and a spool of curling ribbon.
my only question is...will I have a box of construction paper around when my kids are grown up and not in school anymore???
Party on a Penny
February 7th, 2011 at 09:16 pm
February 7th, 2011 at 09:28 pm 1297114090
February 7th, 2011 at 10:43 pm 1297118586
I wish I was more like you :-)
February 7th, 2011 at 11:09 pm 1297120190
February 7th, 2011 at 11:25 pm 1297121147
February 8th, 2011 at 02:25 am 1297131954
February 8th, 2011 at 02:36 am 1297132575
February 8th, 2011 at 04:22 pm 1297182153
February 8th, 2011 at 05:18 pm 1297185522
The first thing immediately outside the window in that last pic is a ficus tree which outgrew a pot. Not the smartest to put next to your foundation as it may go too big in another 20 years but the leafy'ness is a great view.
Just beyond on the ground next to the patio of pavers is a patch of yarrow instead of grass.
February 8th, 2011 at 08:43 pm 1297197780
February 8th, 2011 at 10:19 pm 1297203559
March 5th, 2011 at 01:07 am 1299287275
Jerry