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Minnie Mouse Centerpieces

March 8, 2012 by Jenny 27 Comments

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I have gotten tons of questions about the Minnie Mouse Centerpieces that I made for Riley's Minnie Mouse Birthday so I thought I'd share the play by play on how to make these simple, yet adorable centerpieces.  We had four, but you can obviously make as many as you need.  I'm going to give the supplies and directions for how to make one though.
 
You will need: A bucket of some kind for the base (Mine is from Hobby Lobby), Bamboo skewers if you want them tall (You could always use lollipop sticks, but I wanted them tall), 2 medium size green styrofoam balls, 2 small size green styrofoam balls, Black spray paint, Printable with name and age of the birthday made using MS Powerpoint, Ribbon for the bow on Minnie's head and for the bow on the bucket and Hot glue.
 
You will need to spray the styrofoam balls first.  I chose the green styrofoam balls because it made the paint appear to shimmer.  Once the paint is dry, hot glue the small balls to the large one to make ears.  To finish off Minnie's head you need to make the bow.  I used the same ribbon I used for the Minnie Mouse Ears that we made for all Riley's guests.  You'll need to pinch the ribbon in the middle once you've overlapped it to give it a dimpled effect.  Next, you'll tie a ribbon around the middle and hot glue the bow to Minnie's head.  You'll need to make another bow if you want to embellish the bucket and hot glue that on too.  Place the second large styrofoam ball into the bucket so you can attach the printables and Minnie's head into the bucket.  I made the printable double sided with Riley's name and with the number 2.  I used tulle from her Highchair Tutu to give the printables a little more girlish flair.  I then pierced Minnie's head and the printables with the bamboo skewers and placed them into the styrofoam ball that's in the bucket.
 
Front of Minnie Mouse Centerpiece                                      Back of Minnie Mouse Centerpiece
Minnie Mouse Centerpiece
Minnie Mouse Centerpiece
 
Close up of the printable and Minnie Mouse head
 
I hope this helps.  They were simple and super cute!
 
 
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  1. Delwar

    April 06, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    your blog is on of the best blogs. I pass. I have blog which is also containing PowerPoint I am delivering every events that count.
    Using Templates..

    Reply
  2. Trish - Mom On Timeout

    March 21, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Sooo cute! Looks like a fun party 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  3. Rachel

    March 18, 2012 at 3:56 am

    How fun!!
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Katie Goldsworthy

    March 17, 2012 at 6:07 am

    Those are really cute! What a fun idea.

    --Katie
    @ Creatively Living

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  5. Natasha Mairs

    March 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    these are great!!!

    thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday
    Hope to see you there again tomorrow

    Natasha xxx

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  6. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds

    March 16, 2012 at 1:05 am

    If I was on my desktop I'd pin this! Thanks for sharing on Handmade Tuesdays. These will be on my Party Ideas board asap

    Reply
  7. Amy

    March 15, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Aw, I know a bunch of Disney-lovers who would go crazy for this idea. Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays last week; hope you'll be back with more ideas tomorrow!

    Reply
  8. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

    March 14, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    These are so adorable! I wish I had seen your centerpieces while I was planning my little one's Minnie party! Thanks for sharing at our Uncommonly Yours link party! Have a great week!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  9. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy

    March 14, 2012 at 5:05 am

    Such a fun centerpiece! I love Minnie and Mickey. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  10. Six Sisters

    March 14, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Super cute ideas! Thanks for linking up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We would love to have you back!! -The Sisters

    Reply
  11. sazamom

    March 13, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    This is so nice. New https://plus.google.com/u/0/103094183892391582414/posts

    Reply
  12. Maria

    March 13, 2012 at 12:56 am

    How adorable are these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  13. Maria Kitching

    March 12, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Hi, this is really cute. I could do a Mickey one for my little boy his birthday is next month. I'm visitng from keeping it simple.

    Reply
  14. Gen

    March 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    How fun is that?!!! Thanks for sharing Jenny!

    Be sure to come by my blog and enter my giveaway! Would be a great addition to any Easter party!

    Cheers,
    Gen
    http://cabinfeveredgem.blogspot.com

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  15. Our Pinteresting Family

    March 12, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Very cute!!! Megan

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  16. Carrie

    March 11, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    These are so cute!! Thank you for sharing them at Sharing Saturday!! I hope you have an amazing week!

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  17. Kristina

    March 10, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Those are adorable!! So simple and fun!!

    Stopping by from Sharing Saturday!

    Reply
  18. Lina - Fancy Frugal Life

    March 10, 2012 at 3:30 am

    This is such a smart idea! Super cute!
    Lina @fancy frugal life

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  19. Tabby

    March 09, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    VERY cute idea and I just love the height it adds to the table without being an obstruction!! Great post!

    Reply
  20. Sarah

    March 09, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    This turned out great! Thanks for sharing at Dwell on Friday!

    Reply
  21. Laurie @ Rookiewife520.blogspot.com

    March 09, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Hey pretty girl! I tagged you in a post, if you've been tagged already no big deal 🙂

    Check it out.
    http://rookiewife520.blogspot.com/2012/03/lets-play-tag.html

    Reply
  22. Kimberly @ See Sew and Seedlings

    March 09, 2012 at 3:11 am

    Adorable! Love it!

    Reply
  23. Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters

    March 09, 2012 at 2:32 am

    Love this! Next year we are doing a Minnie theme. I will definitely keep this in the back of my mind!

    Reply
  24. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com

    March 09, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Oh those are SO cute!

    Reply
  25. Debbie @ OtRD

    March 08, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    So cute! What a fun party theme and love your center piece!!

    Reply
  26. Laurie @ Rookiewife520.blogspot.com

    March 08, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    They really are adorable! I love the Minnie theme. So cute!

    Reply

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