A Superhero Birthday Party is always a hit with little boys. My son was a slightly obsessed with Batman a while back… so I know how much fun this party theme can be!
Check out this awesome Superhero Birthday Party Idea for DIY Capes and Masks by my friend Jenn Kirk at Ambrosia Girl. Scroll down for FREE party printables she made just for Living Locurto readers!
Superhero Cape Decorating
You need a super craft for a superhero party! For a fun party activity, Jenn had a cape decorating workshop.
Each child was given a package that included a pre cut black cape, felt mask, and a stencil of their initial to trace onto felt.
Tables were stocked with glue, extra colors of felt, string, scissors and foam shapes for decorating capes. After the decorating was over, parents tied the capes and masks on the kids and they instantly became super!!
What a fun superhero birthday party activity that both kids and parents will love!
Enjoy these FREE PRINTABLES to make your Superhero Birthday party complete!
Use this basic shape for capes. Black stretchy t-shirt material is great for capes.
Download the Free Printable Superhero Mask Pattern Template
Download ‘Bif’ ‘Zap’ and ‘Pow’ Bursts – Use for party decor or invitations.
I added my own Free Printable Party Invitation after getting Jenn’s cute “Bursts”.
Print this Superhero Training Party Invitation and place in a file folder marked “TOP SECRET”.
Click here to download the Free Printable Superhero Party Invitation.
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Jennifer Van Laren says
Thanks for all your ideas and templates… very helpful in planning my sons combined 4&5th birthday party.
lani says
just wanted to say thank you for sharing your ideas and templates! this has been such a help! My DAUGHTER wanted a superhero party (AVENGERS LOVER!) and I am clueless as to ideas! This really got my creative juices flowing! thanks again!
Tanya says
Did you ever find out what material could be used?
heather says
Thank you sooOOoo much for these printables! Need these for my niece’s Batman bday party. She is turning 5 and this will help to make it a great day for her!
lela bloom says
You can make capes out of old/new T-shirts by leaving the neck ring to go over the head, and in front of the neck, while cutting everything else away except the back piece.
Being Inspired says
Thanks so much for the pattern templates!! I’ve just finished my Princess Super Hero cape and am pretty delighted with it! 🙂 Princess Super Hero Cape and Mask
Leslie says
Thank you for the superhero mask templates! This just made our party!! I cut out a bunch of mask peices and let them design their own masks with stars, hearts, flowers, lightening bolts, etc. AWESOME! 🙂
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Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all folks you actually know what you’re talking approximately! Bookmarked. Kindly also talk over with my website =). We can have a link alternate contract between us
Laurie Folino says
Love superheroes!!! I design and create upcycled girl’s superhero dresses and shirts that would be great for a superhero themed birthday.
Hope you’ll stop by.
Here is my link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GabbyandZack
Lynne says
Would love a little info about these. Am having a superhero birthday party in a couple of weeks and am planning on making capes for the kids. What is the material here for the cape? The one pic where they are being decorated looks like the material used was a no sew item??? Taht would be WONDERFUL to find out! Thanks!!
Elizabeth says
Hello, wonderful printables! I love them all! I am having trouble downloading the super hero templates. I’m not sure if this one is even included because it is not mentioned, but do you have the stencil templates? If so, could you please send them to me. Thanks
Amy says
@shanmcclam,
This party was by my friend, Jen. To me, it doesn’t look like felt capes, but a t-shirt type of fabric. I would use fabric glue for the felt letters. Punch holes in the masks and use elastic string.
shanmcclam says
I am asking the same question, what material did you use for the capes. 1. The cape template doesn’t seem to be working. Could you send it to me please?
2. Are your capes made of felt?
3. How did you attach the emblems/letters on to the capes so the kids could wear them immediately?
4. What did you use to keep the masks on the kids?
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Jacquie says
LoveLoveLove this!! I want to do a SuperHero themed birthday party for my son’s 4th birthday party… I had a couple of questions, kinda the same as everyone else but I didn’t see the answers…
1. What fabric did you use for the capes?
2. What did you use to glue/adhere the stuff to the capes so that they could use them right away?
3. I couldn’t get the template to come up can you send them to me??
Thanks
Stephanie says
I am planning a Super hero party form my son. I love the capes, but can’t seem to find the template to download, can you send it to me? Thanks!
Barbara says
Where did you buy the felt rectangles?
Do you have the template for the back of the cape?
Lisa Thakkar says
I’m planning a superhero party for my almost 4 yr old son – yours looks like so much fun! I have a few questions, though:
1. The cape template doesn’t seem to be working. Could you send it to me please?
2. Are your capes made of felt?
3. How did you attach the emblems/letters on to the capes so the kids could wear them immediately?
4. What did you use to keep the masks on the kids?
Thank you, thank you!!
LIsa says
Great place to get kids super hero capes – http://www.kindercapes.com/ – SO cute!
Jess says
Thanks for the awesome templates! I used the mask one to whip up a dress-up outfit for my 2yo: http://storiedyarns.blogspot.com/2012/01/zack-attack-easy-diy-superhero-costume.html.
It didn’t go so well, but the mask part was great, ha! 🙂
robin goforth says
loved the supper hero things. They will be a great help with my sons 4th bday
Ann says
Love the Batman invite with the picture of your son. How do you make those?
Amos says
I’m performing a thing of the same interest and are having note on this .Cheers.
amanda says
I love the ideas. I’m not having a birthday party but a superhero theme for Halloween so the pow zap bif pdf will help!
Denis Ranta says
I have read a few good stuff hereDefinitely price bookmarking for revisitingI wonder how much attempt you set to create this kind of great informative website.
Janine says
Hi!
Just came across your posting. Love the cape idea!! What kind of fabric did you use to make them?
Thanks!
Janine
Shannan says
I love your ideas. My son is turning four and decided he wants a Batman birthday party. I had been looking all over the internet for kids masks to buy, but I love your ideas! Can’t wait to see what else this website has to offer!
Thanks for all the great ideas!
Stephanie says
I love your ideas & greatly appreciate you sharing them.My son wants a Power Ranger party.So this is info. is helpful.Thank you :]
Tammie Allegro says
I know I am late to this party, but I love these. My 16 year old daughter is graduating from High School and she wants a Batman themed graduation party. I cannot wait to use some of these ideas. A friend from work designed her invitations. I think it is going to be such an awesome party.
Thanks for sharing these printables. They are perfect!
Half Past Eight says
I love all of these party ideas and even more that I found through some of the comments! I am already starting to plan my son’s 4th birthday party, which will be in July! He is going to love it!!! Thanks for sharing the printables! I found a great free superhero cape pattern over at Burda Style http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/superhero-cape-times-9
This is the one I will use to make my capes. Thanks so much!
Amy says
This is just what I was looking for! How did the kids stick the felt letters to their capes? Is that adhesive backed felt squares? If so, where can I find it? Do they have it at Michael’s? Also, what type of fabric did you use for the capes? Thanks for your help. I am not a subscribed member, so if you wouldn’t mind sending a reply to me at amy_breedlove at msn dot com
Nikki says
What did you use to tie the capes? Velcro? Did you sew it on? LOVE LOVE LOVE these ideas! My little superhero is s o excited about his third birthday party!
Minnie says
what a great idea! I bought my son a cape from http://www.powercapes.com, but this is a cute idea too!
Toni says
Does the sticky back felt stay on the capes? Or do they fall off?
Sharon says
I love these ideas! Not too much work and beautiful results!
Summer Camps says
Best you should make changes to the page name title Super Hero Birthday Party | Living Locurto – FREE Printables, recipes, party ideas and crafts. to something more specific for your subject you write. I loved the post yet.
Ara Rigdon says
I LOVE THIS and am planning my 4yr old super-hero-fanatic’s b-day party, as i post this so any help is greatly appreciated. I am totally using ALL these ideas but what fabric did you use? It looks like you did not have to finish the edges with a stitch. That would make the capes sooooo much less work for me. And I cant seem to get the printable of the cape?
heather says
Hi! My son wants a super hero party in July and I want to make about 15 capes. What material did you use? and How did you make them? All the patterns or ideas that I have seen so far seem very complicated.
Megan Morrison says
How did you make the capes and with what kind of fabric? They are perfect and have such simple lines. All the other ones I have seen look way more complex.
Danelle says
I was totally inspired by your superhero party! Thanks for all the great ideas! You can check out how mine turned out here: http://foberts.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-bird-its-plane-its-super-sariah.html
Kelly says
We just had my son’s fourth birthday party and I used this post for most of my ideas. Thanks so much! It was a huge hit!
Here is the link: http://kellystewart.org/?p=1522
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Amy says
@julia,
When I made these, I used iron on velcro.
julia says
how do you “tie” the super hero cape?
Tonya Staab says
@momfluential here are ideas I'd saved from @livinglocurto and @tipjunkie http://tinyurl.com/y8ou88a / http://tinyurl.com/yjr4jxf
Bobbie says
I just showed this to my son and we both love the idea! We will be doing this idea for his next birthday ~ he’ll be 6! Thanks! 🙂
faye says
LOVE this I am doing a SUPER SIXTEEN party for my daughter
love the ideas on this. we are going to lazer tag,having make your own “hero” sandwich, super suckers, ring pops. we are providing capes for all. Invites are stamped on primary colored foam.
judi says
this is so SUPER! thank you for posting! and sharing your talents with us!
Josh Korenblatt says
Thats so cool! I wish I could have had one of these…
bahamamama says
i’m planning my son’s fourth b-day,,and a superhero is the theme..i love your ideas..what kind of fabric did you use for the cape..
thanks
LaQuita says
I’ve printed and had my little girl hand deliver these awesome invites and got so many compliments already. I’ll make sure to take some photos, party is this weekend. Thanks again!
Kendra Halterman says
@ParentSource One of the parties I linked to has downloads for capes and more http://bit.ly/kF0p8
Heather says
I love your invitation. I am having a Superhero party for my sons. Thank you for putting your invite up to print. Unfortunately I have to change the grammar since its for two boys. Is there a site that you got this from that I may be able to download directly to make appropriate changes? Thank you for your help and awesome ideas!
mallika says
love this idea! where did you get the capes from?
wide open spaces says
oh my goodness. you don’t know how happy I am to have found you! I am in the midst of planning my 3 year olds superhero birthday party and this post is PURE GOLD. thank you!!
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Elaine Keane says
Love your party ideas! I plan on making the capes for my son’s super hero party. How did you attach the felt cut outs to the capes? Thanks for the inspiration!
MGN says
Thanks! This is fabulous. My twin boys will be 5 this spring and want a super hero party. I can’t wait for the capes and masks. Any suggestions for the cape material? I suppose something that won’t need to be stitched around the edges.
Randi says
Great party – thanks for sharing!
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The Masked Mommy says
Thanks for the downloads! I’ve been using them and shouted out to you on my blog! 🙂
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Donna says
Love the personalized capes! What an adorable party!
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Michelle @Everyday Celebrating says
LOVE the party!!!!!! My son is two and I’m sure we have a superhero birthday party in our future. LOL
Love the cape idea!
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Kendra @ My Insanity says
Awesome, Amy! I love your cake! Especially the custom billboard–perfect! And I’m so excited about the cape download! My sister is planning a superman party for her son this month and I was telling her to do the capes, but didn’t have a pattern for her. I’m going to send her here! Thanks for being my first party guest! You’re the best!
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Totallyscrappy says
Bat-tastic! My boys would love it!
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Fifi Flowers says
GREAT PARTY! That cake is amazing!
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shellee says
I love everything about your super hero party; the invitations, the costumes, the decorations and especially the kids. You are definitely the queen of parties. Thanks for such a fun post.
Fearless Mom says
Great party idea! I know my sons will love it on their birthdays.
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The Masked Mommy says
What a great party! Such cute ideas! On January 15, http://meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com/ is having a “party” party where you post all your party ideas. You should come and link up so everyone can see! Maybe you’ll even have time to put up your mad scientist pictures by then!
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* TONYA * says
WOW. Fabulous party idea. Love the capes. That’s been stored in the memory bank for when my little guy is a bit older.
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theArthurClan says
You are the party queen Amy! The downloads are fantastic as well. Any mom who wants to do this theme has had all the work done for her. 🙂
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karen m. says
Such wonderful, fun, and creative ideas! We’re having a long, very frosty winter, and these masks and capes would be great for indoor playtime too. Thank you for sharing!
Cathe Holden says
These super hero ideas ROCK!! I love that the kids were involved in making their own capes. How cool can a mom be?
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Natalie at FLHomeBlog says
Too much fun!
Makes me miss havin’ little ones to throw adorable parties for,
Nat 🙂
[email protected] with Three says
Oh, I am so bookmarking this post! I have a superhero fanatic at home who would love a party like this. I needed this post about two months ago for his 4-year-old party!
Amy @ Atomic Egg says
RT: @livinglocurto Great post. All about Super Hero Parties. Cute FREE Downloads to make your party complete! http://tinyurl.com/7obvwv
Lorie says
Can I just say that I love Love LOVE this post and am adding you to my Reader!!
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Kim @ Up North Mommy says
Hey, I won something. That’s so cool! Thank you!
And I love your superhero party. What a great idea. My 6 year old son would love that.
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teresa says
Oh my goodness- talk about fabulous details- How fun you girls are….and great Mom’s-
I wonder if my husband would enjoy a super hero party :}
Thanks for sharing- made my day!
Tim says
Amy,
Those are some great ideas!! And how creative of you to come up with that cake and all the decorations. My daughter just had her 6th birthday and daddy was totally in charge of what happened. Go to this link and tell me how you think I did. Its always nice to ask a fellow Texan. Dont forget to look at all the pics, they’re the best part!
http://fortthompson.blogspot.com/2009/01/lipstick-nail-polish-and-blush-oh-my.html
Tim
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Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
What cute and clever party ideas! Love it! You could have a second career in party planning, you’re so creative. 🙂
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