
REAL PARTIES: Godzilla Movie Night!
Lori from Little Beane Boutique sent over these photos from a Godzilla themed birthday party she recently thew for her son… how FUN is this?!
She created a “home movie theater” setting for the party and an AMAZING buffet of themed movie watching treats – from Godzilla Oreos and Popcorn Boxes to Atomic Fireballs and Pop Rocks!
And because Lori couldn’t find any ready-made Godzilla party supplies, she made everything herself! (Want to order something similar? Visit her Etsy shop here.)
Read on forLOTS more pics & fun party details, as told by Lori…
“My son was very adamant that he wanted a Godzilla theme for his birthday. And although I love planning parties, hearing the theme “Godzilla” nearly made my knees buckle as I thought… what in the world can I do with this theme?!
I searched the stores and internet for ideas, and quickly realized there was nothing to be found… no Godzilla decorations, no balloons, no plates, no napkins, no wrapping paper… NOTHING!!
SO… after some brainstorming, I came up with the idea of having a Godzilla Movie Night Birthday Party. We invited about 12 of his friends over to watch a Godzilla movie and I created a candy buffet full of fun treats for the movie…. the kids had such a blast!
Since I design invitations and paper goods, I pretty much made everything for this party myself, but I have to give a BIG THANKS to Lori at Lori’s Place Gourmet Delights for the absolutely amazing Godzilla cookies she made for me, and also to Amy at Sweet Celebrations for the yummy chocolate and sprinkle-coated Oreos and pretzels!
For the paper elements, I stared by creating the “birthday logo”, which all the paper goods and cookies were designed to match.
I also created silhouettes of all the Godzilla Characters that my son loves and placed them over a Japanese flag background….then I had a 4 ft poster of this design printed by Zazzle. All of Jack’s friends that came to the party got to signed their name on the poster – and he now has it hanging in his room!
I also made a “Happy Birthday” banner, candy jar labels, favor bags, cupcake toppers, and large cupcake topper. (There are several other designs available in my shop.)
I also made the 4-ft film strip poster of my son, which hung next to the birthday banner and featured different photos of him from the past year. I thought the film strip concept fit in nicely with the idea of it being “movie night”, and this made for a nice keepsake from the party!
For the cupcake stand, I lined 2 stands I already owned with a beautiful textured paper that resembled “Godzilla skin” and trimmed the edges with a satin red ribbon.
The colors for the party were olive green, lime green, red, black and white. I tried to find candy in those colors and that was also somehow representative of Godzilla… Atomic fire balls and red hots for the fire and rock candy sticks and Pop Rocks for the explosions!
I also found an amazing vintage wooden box that was painted olive green to hold some of the candy…
Last but not least, a customized Home Theater Marquee Sign displayed the night’s main attraction!
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Super creative project. I love, love, love this and agree that Godzilla was a tough theme, but you definitely made it work. Great job!!! I love the Oreos but especially love the marquee sign. Fantabulous!!!
Adorable theme! dig the Godzilla juice!
FANTASTIC! Thanks for the inspiration!
This is a great idea for a “manly” boy’s theme. I love how graphic everything is! I might be a grown woman, but this makes ME want a Godzilla movie party!
AWESOME boy theme!!! Love the palette! =)
Love all the labels! Great ideas!
Love the way the logo was used on everything. I especially like the font and the color combo. Perfect for the theme. Great job!
Such a good idea! Good job.
WOW, I just love all the details that make this theme sooooo successful! Fantastic.
Waoo!! that creative! I’m surprised… continue like this. I loved it!
Very creative and fun. I love the signed poster idea.
Amazing!!! I am totally in awe…and wish I had the creativity to do this!
Who would have ever thought to use godzilla as a party theme. Nice job.
What amazing creativity here! If I had boys, this would be on my list of parties for sure! Awesome!
This is an absolutely fabulous idea for a birthday party. My son turns 8 in march and I have been trying to think of something unique and fun to do. I think I may have to try this.
Love all the details!!!Awesome!!!
Were do order the labels, I am having a toy story party and would like to order some for the water botlles, for the lollipops etc…
Thank you!
Paty
Yay! A birthday party for an older boy!!!!! It is so easy to find girly parties and little boy parties. My son is turning 8 and is DOES NOT want any trains, super heroes, etc., you get the idea!
Hello,
My son loves godzilla. His birthday is in December and he wants this theme for his 6th birthday party. Do you have the tableware for godzilla? Can you let me know everything that you have of godzilla? Thank you in advance.
Marketta (pronounced Markeyta)
How did you do the cupcake toppers?
I really like this idea. My son Loves Godzilla and he has been asking for this party theme for a while. I’ trying to figure out how you did all this. If you have any other helpful hints please email me and let me know. I’m having a hard time trying to get everything I need to make this a success.
This is wonderful!!! My son has been wanting a Godzilla Themed birthday for the past 2 years and I would love to throw him one:) You mentioned you made the “Happy Birthday” banner, candy jar labels, favor bags, cupcake toppers, and a large cupcake topper? Is there any way I can still order these things for my sons birthday? he would be so happy!!! Again great idea and a great job on the party!
You did amazing work, my three year old son is begging me for a Godzilla theme birthday party. I can not find anything. I was wondering if you make some of these products. My name is Christy and my email is christy62727@aol.com
How can I do this myself at home?? My son is nuts over Godzilla and
I can not find anything out there. I am pretty crafty, but I’m not sure how to make the lables and other items, can you please help me???
I would appreciated it
Diane
I LOVE your godzilla poster that you had the kids sign. My twin boys are turning 8 and we are having a godzilla party. Do you still have the image of the poster that you sent to Zazzle to print? I would love it if you could send it to me… of course I can pay you.
Wow! You are my new hero. This is awesome. Great job and thak you!
Where would I be able to get some of these designs that you made? I would love to have the Godzilla poster you made through Zazzle!!
Hi, I'm looking for Godzilla theme as well. Where can I find it because my son wants for his bday in December. Thanks