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My son just turned 5 and this year we had a "rocket" party. It was actually setup more as a NASA party, but since he doesn't know what NASA is - it soon became a rocket party. We shot aliens with a nerf gun, colored space pictures (black paper with colored chalk) and shot off stomp rockets (a must have).
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The cake turned out fabulous, if I do say so myself. It was a fun and easy cake to make. You can find the original instructions
HERE. I did piece a few pieces together for the fins, I didn't want them to be triangles as it shows in the instructions. And if you haven't ever made a cake that you have to cut apart - freeze it first and it were be a piece of cake (I know, cheesy - but that's really how ya do it).
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My ideas for this party transpired from an amazing party showcased
HERE. You have to check it out - it's quite the party. A bit over the top for a manageable birthday party for me and my life, but inspiring nonetheless. This is what I did for invites:
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All the boys got awards at the end of the party.
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And I had so much fun making these Thank You cards.
If you are interested in doing a party like this...I have a few things to help you get started. This download includes a blank invite, png thank you cards so you can add your own space rangers' pictures, a certificate of completion, an 8x10 full of aliens for printing and shooting, and a rocket ship coloring page (3 to a page, I used this to put on their take-home bags). Invite and Thank You's are 4x6, so just have them printed as pictures - super easy.
Download
HERE and let me know how you like it. I hope it makes for a fun party for you, too.