Potato head party

[tribecamom]

ds is obsessed with the plastic spud so that will be the theme of our 3rd bday party, but there are no MPH themed party goods so I was thinking of doing the table covers in "potato head" brown and then using assorted bright color plates/paper goods...

I can't find and potato brown table cover 9lol) so I am thinking burlap(?) or craft paper, but hoping you creative ladies might have some ideas

[lhk777]

Sounds like a fun idea!

I couldn't find any partyware for MPH. I did find some chocolate brown table cloths but not sure if that is too dark for MPH. Or the Gold might work too.

http://www.birthdaydirect.com/solid-colors-c-45.html

But like you mentioned I guess you could use kraft paper. Here is a link to one place I found:

http://www.uline.com/Group_40.asp?pricode=wf472

I also found this website that has MPH coloring pages that you can print. Maybe you can cut them out and tape/glue them to where each kid will sit and they can color the picture. I'm sure that will keep them busy for a few minutes.

http://www.kidscolorpages.com/mrpotatohead.htm

I also did a quick search on ebay for some stickers:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mr-Potato-Head-5-Packs-of-Stickers_W0QQitemZ250035675609QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2 576QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


HTH.

-Linda

[redhookmom]

What about the rolls of brown paper that are sold for wrapping things to send in the mail.

[geochick]

You've got to play "Pin the Eyes/Nose/Mouth on the Potato." You could make that easily.

[geochick]

This is cute for your ds:
Birthday Spud
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?ID=17612&BR=493



http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/36375.jpg

[geochick]

Sorry I am not answering your question, but this is a fun party theme. i think you should play Hot Potato:

http://familyfun.go.com/games/indoor-outdoor-games/game/famfgam_hpotato/

I think I may have to steal your theme. :)

[geochick]

This "gold" color is more potato head color than dark brown. It might work...especially if you add some stickers (see pp) to the cups.

http://www.zurchers.com/GoldPaperPlate105-idv-514-73.html

[tribecamom]

lol!! Should be fun....how would you stick the parts on (no pins of course!)

[tribecamom]

thanks so much...I do think the choc brown is too dark but the Kraft paper will be awesome, particularly with the pictures

thanks!

[tribecamom]

that's what I am thinking--kind of as a runner

[tribecamom]

thanks...I have ordered a few for centerpieces :)

[tribecamom]

tater tots, hot potato--favors are potato heads (but of course)


:)

[geochick]

Rolled up masking tape on the back of the body parts.

[tribecamom]

:)

[Tondi G]

I was just looking at a TOY mailer/catalog of sorts from Target that came in the LA Times newspaper. It had Mr Potato Head Jumbo Pack (has over 50 parts) says Target exclusive... for $16.99!!!

HTH's you!

Sounds like an awesome party theme/idea! Brown butcher paper can be bought in a large roll from catering supply places as well!!! I wonder if you could find some Mr potato head stencils or stickers to dress up the table??? Red/Blue/Yellow/Green solid plates and napkins will do just fine to make it festive!

check this out... make Mr potato head cookies (or use with playdoh)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Play-Doh-Cookie-Dough-Stamp-Reversible-Mr-Potato-Head_W0QQitemZ180045181399QQihZ008QQcategoryZ38139 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

this site has a bunch of Mr Potato Head pages that you could print out for the kids to color... or you could color them in and use them as decorations!

http://www.20ishparents.com/colorpage/pheads/index.shtml

How about a string of Mr Potato Head lights!!!! CUTE!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mr-Potato-Head-Party-String-lights-patio-lighting-L_W0QQitemZ290045176502QQihZ019QQcategoryZ43424QQc mdZViewItem

Good luck

~Tondi

[geochick]

I love the idea of making Potato Head Cookies. You can let the kids decorate their own MPH with icing. Cute! Those lights are cute too.

[oliviasmomma]

This is the cutest idea, I love it! I'm not usually into character parties (I know DD will have other plans one day) but this is a great one. I might have to steal it too--way to go creative momma!

[geochick]

Check out these potato head invites:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MR-POTATO-HEAD-INVITATIONS-Boy-or-Girl-Birthday-Party_W0QQitemZ170041846217QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4711 3QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[geochick]

Just a few more, I promise:

Chocolate party favors:
http://cgi.ebay.com/12-MR-POTATO-HEAD-KIDS-CHOCOLATE-PARTY-FAVORS_W0QQitemZ330044871329QQihZ014QQcategoryZ143 07QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Expensive centerpiece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/MR-POTATO-HEAD-BIRTHDAY-PARTY-SUPPLIES-CENTERPIECE_W0QQitemZ280008247315QQihZ018QQcategor yZ26391QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/36380.jpg


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/36381.jpg

[tribecamom]

these--and the lollies--were done for us :)
I wound up going with slightly different invites, but got the chocolate

[tribecamom]

I have been staring at that centerpiece for weeks!
going to do the birthday potato heads at half the cost