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Superhero Newspaper Birthday Invitation

August 15, 2012 By: Michele McDonald36 Comments

 You can print these invitations at home!
They have been added to my Etsy shop! 

PLEASE READ: I’m sad to have to write this, but due to some negative comments I feel the need to address it.
This invitation is NOT free to download and print and NEVER has been. It has ALWAYS been for sale in my Etsy shop, as are all the invitations I create. There is a pin on Pinterest that has gone viral stating in the comments that this is a free printable. This is NOT something I pinned on Pinterest therefore I have zero control over that pin. It is incorrect. Please do not leave negative feedback on this post if you arrived here expecting to find a free printable. I would not intentionally mislead anyone for the sake of a sale. If you DID arrive here via that pin, please leave a comment ON THAT PIN that this invitation is not free so that others may see it. THANK YOU!

 
I’ve been working behind the scenes to get ready for my oldest son’s upcoming 4th birthday party.
Per his request, we’re doing a superhero theme featuring Batman, Spiderman, and Superman.
I think I may have actually created a party monster because when we started discussing his birthday party,
he told me he wanted “a Spiderman cake, Superman celebrations (meaning decorations), 
and Batman somewhere.” And the entire time we were talking he was gesticulating wildly with his hands. 🙂
Make a mommy proud! *wiping away a single tear*
So let’s get this party started with a look at the birthday invitations!
I decided to create a newspaper invite Daily Planet style.
(If you’re not geeky like me, the Daily Planet is the newspaper Clark Kent worked for.)
(And if you’re really not geeky, Clark Kent is Superman’s alter ego!)
The invitation measures approximately 5.25″x7.25″ so I was able to print two invites per sheet of cardstock.
I found my gray cardstock at Hobby Lobby.
It is sold by the sheet so I just waited (impatiently) for it to go on sale and snagged several sheets.
The cardstock is textured on one side and smooth on the other.
I printed on the smooth side.
I simply trimmed the paper down around the edges then cut the cardstock into 2 invitations.
To complete the look I wanted I folded the invites to look like a smooshed version of a rolled newspaper.
Simply fold the bottom of the invite 2/3 of the way up then fold the top of the invite up and over the bottom.
I think it turned out pretty cute!
And, most importantly, my son loves it.
I tried to add as many extra touches as I could to give the feel of a real newspaper.
I even added “endorsements” and “advertising logos” to the bottom of the paper.
All superhero related of course!
All in all, I am super pleased with how it turned out!
And I wonder if anyone will take me up the option of wearing your favorite superhero logo to the party…
Time will tell!
And I’m happy to be selling these in my Etsy shop!
I link to these great parties!

Comments

  1. shylabark says

    May 22, 2019 at 7:54 AM

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    Reply
  2. Nicole Jones says

    July 23, 2017 at 12:30 AM

    Received my superhero invites for my daughter’s birthday and they are truly something! Love them!!!! Thanks so much for answering AAAAALLLL of my questions and being so lovely about it.

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      July 25, 2017 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you, Nicole! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Samantha Burgin says

    January 30, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Are you able to recreate this for a Girl Superhero party? I know you said it is not free and I am okay to pay you on Etsy but wanted to check first as my daughter is turning 7 and wants a superhero party.

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      January 30, 2017 at 7:14 PM

      Hi Samantha! I actually do have a girl’s version in my Etsy shop. 🙂
      https://www.etsy.com/listing/112693192/girls-superhero-newspaper-custom

      Reply
      • Hatley says

        May 4, 2017 at 11:06 PM

        Hi I have purchased off you but I don’t know how the process goes

        Reply
  4. Lisa says

    October 31, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    Hi, I’d like to order an invitation with a picture of my child in place of one of the superheroes. Can you tell me how to go about ordering asap

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      October 31, 2016 at 4:33 PM

      You can find the listing here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/106576293/superhero-newspaper-custom-printable
      There is an option in the listing to add a photo.

      Reply
    • Gladis torres says

      December 1, 2016 at 3:58 AM

      Hi I’m not sure how I can order these invitations? I go to the website provided however I’m not able to costumise the invitation to my sons information. Do you just sale the printable paper?

      Reply
      • Michele McDonald says

        December 1, 2016 at 1:49 PM

        Hi Gladis! I am selling the invitation as a digital file. It is filled out by me then the completed invitation is emailed to you. All the party information I need to complete it is in the listing. 🙂

        Thanks!
        Michele

        Reply
  5. Kripa says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    Hi, I ofcourse came here thinking its a free invitation, not the least put off that its not. Infact, wanted to commend you for your AWESOME creativity! You totally totally rocked this girl.

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:39 AM

      Thank you SO much, Kripa!!

      Reply
  6. Stacey Y. says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    All over Pinterest it says that this invitation is a free printable. How can I get it for free?

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:05 AM

      Hi Stacey! I’m sorry it is saying the invitation is free on Pinterest, but this printable has never been free. It sells in my Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/listing/106576293/superhero-newspaper-custom-printable

      Reply
    • lorraine says

      March 1, 2016 at 5:20 AM

      I thought the same advertised as free than follow the link oh and surprise surprise not free but a link to a shop.
      I ‘ve left a link in informing everyone although they are lovely and look well made to be aware the free part is just to draw people in to the shop.

      Reply
      • Michele McDonald says

        March 1, 2016 at 10:55 AM

        Hi Lorraine. As stated above, this invitation has NEVER been advertised as free from this blog. There is a pin on Pinterest that someone as written in the description as free. I have no control over that pin as it is not my own. I appreciate you writing that they are not since I do not want people to be mislead. I would never advertise as such to “draw” people to my Etsy shop. Thank you for understanding.

        Reply
        • Ashley Martin says

          June 14, 2016 at 9:09 PM

          You have done a fabulous job and just ignore the small minded people in this world. My son is ecstatic and I am just now getting started on planning his birthday but I can’t wait to get some of your items:) Please don’t let people afraid to work and looking for something free stop your creativity!!! Actually, thank her! It makes hard working people like myself want to buy more from you:):) You win all the way around!!!!

          Reply
  7. Marchonda Sanders says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Thank you so much Michele for doing my sons invitations in a very fast turnaround. submitted the information in the morning and received my file that night. I was hesitant about ordering invitations online because a lot of people do not honor their word but you did plus more!!! I WILL ORDER FROM YOU AGAIN!!!

    Reply
    • Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

      December 5, 2013 at 10:28 PM

      Thank you!! I’m happy I could help you with your party! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Marchonda Sanders says

    December 5, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Thank you very much Michele for doing my sons invitations. As many may see I was wondering when the turnaround time would be for my file and I received my file that night!! I was surprised and grateful because it was my first time ordering cards offline so I was hesitant on the truthfulness of her site. I WILL ORDER MORE FROM HER!

    Reply
  9. Marchonda Sanders says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    how quick is your turnaround for this?(when will I be able to print off if I order it tonight)

    Reply
    • Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

      December 4, 2013 at 11:21 PM

      Hi there! As stated in the Etsy listing, my turn around time is within 24 hours. Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Tauni says

    August 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Love this Michelle. It’s adorable (can you say that about boy’s stuff?).

    Thanks for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP! I can’t wait to feature it.

    xoxo, Tauni

    Reply
  11. Jocelyn says

    August 27, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    You are such a cool mama to put so much detail into the party!! This is the best party invite yet!!!

    Reply
  12. Ashley @ Hillbilly Princess Diaries says

    August 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    this is such a cute invitation idea!! love it.

    Reply
  13. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    August 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Just wanted to let you know I featured this as part of my link party wrap up!

    Reply
  14. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    August 19, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Whoah Michele! I absolutely love it! So creative and perfectly done!

    jenn

    Reply
  15. Erin Spain says

    August 19, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    So adorable! My boys love superheroes, and they each had superhero birthday parties this year. This would have been perfect!

    -Erin @ DIY On the Cheap

    Reply
  16. Rebecca says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Love these invites!

    Reply
  17. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    What a creative idea! Super heroes are so much fun. 🙂

    Reply
  18. nest of posies says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    adorable idea. i wanna see the party. my boys would flip out!

    Reply
  19. Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    These are too cute!

    Reply
  20. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    My almost 20 year old would LOVE these. So awesome Michele.

    Reply
  21. Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Wow, these are oh.so.cute! I bet he loved them!! I know my son would!

    Reply
  22. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    These are sooooo cute Michele!! I love them – you really do such an amazing job with your invitations!! I can’t wait to see how the party comes together. 🙂

    Reply
  23. malia says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Hey Michele, these area amazing! I’ve never seen anything like them– so so so creative! You are such a good Mom too… what a cool thing to create. I’m sure they will be a HUGE hit on ETSY! Malia

    Reply

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