I volunteered to make some centerpieces for 10 tables. I had an idea to do a Mickey Mouse head using styrofoam. I headed to the Dollar Tree knowing that they had styrofoam balls that I could use for ears. I was excited when I also found flat circles that I could use for the head. I was inspired by this image I found on pinterest that is from Catch My Party's website.
Here is what a I purchased for $1 each
5 - 2 packs of flat circles
10 - packs of three dimensional circles ( there were eight in a bag but only two that were the size I wanted)
1 - pack of skewers
1 - pack of toothpicks
3 - 4 packs of red cups
4 - packs of paper shred
Total Spent - $24 (and I'll be able to use a for other projects)
I had leftover white circle labels from a previous project and black paint that I used along with this project.
First I painted all of the circles and styrofoam balls. Then I used toothpicks to attach the "ears". I then placed some leftover floral foam (used from Dollar Store wreath) to stick a skewer into the bottom of the cup. I pushed the flat "head" into the skewer.
Then I added the sticker labels to look like the buttons. I then added the paper shred to top off the cup for additional decoration.
I hope the Mom to Be likes them and I'm happy I was able to get these done for not a lot of money. I was nervous about the styrofoam thinking I would be spending a fortune. They are usually around four dollars for the larger styrofoam balls. Thankfully the Dollar Tree as usual helped me out.
Megan
So cute!!! I'd love to have you link this up at my party! Thanks for sharing! (http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2012/03/anything-goes-linky-party.html)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'd love to do that. I'm following your blog now. Megan
DeleteOh very cute! We're taking a trip with the kids to Disney for Spring Break, and I was thinking of doing some decorating just to hype it up a bit, and this would be perfect! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'd love if you'd share this at my *Get Creative* party http://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2012/02/get-creative-party-3-and-fun-features.html
Hope to see you there!
-Molly
Thank you so much for stopping by. Enjoy your trip to Disney. :) I've linked up to your party and appreciate the invitation. Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteMegan
Ha ha...that is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou should send this post to the Dollar Store crafts blog.
Thanks! Great idea :) Megan
DeleteEveryone loves Mickey!! Thanks so much for linking up!
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DeleteSo, so cute! We love Disney! Although no one has asked for a Disney party, yet, so I'll have to file this idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, Camille. :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute! We are huge Mickey/Minnie fans. Love that you did it so inexpensively too! I'm pinning it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kristen! :)
DeleteVery clever, and I love the results. We are total dollar store decorators around here. Jodi @ www.meaningfulmama.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jodi. We appreciate your comment. :) Megan
DeleteSuper cute!! I'm following you back via LF!
ReplyDeletexo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West :)
Thanks so much for stopping by. Megan
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ReplyDeletemy daughter would LOVE this!! she is overly obsessed with minnie mouse!!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by, Jess. We appreciate your comment. :) Hope you get to make these with your daughter.
Deletemy daughter would LOVE this!! she is overly obsessed with minnie mouse!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up a fabulous project...
ReplyDeletehope you will stop by and link up another great project..
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-inspire-linky-party_10.html
Claire xoxo