Standees Made Shep Moyle’s Birthday Special

Shep Moyle between two ShindigZ Standees from a recent triathalon.

As you know, birthdays in the Moyle household are always special affairs. The day always begins with a phone call from Grandpa Jack who will play us “happy birthday” on his trumpet at 6:30 am. Thankfully, he is quite talented and this can soften the blow of a blaring trumpet as a wake up call.

Dancing birthday cakes, happy birthday hats and the “I am special today” plate will also greet me each new birthday morning. This year, my lovely bride, Wendy, had taken several photos of me in my first sprint triathlon and in my training for the upcoming Chicago triathlon. She had taken the photos and had them transformed into life sized photo standees that greeted me in the family room as I headed out toward breakfast. The dogs were also taken aback as well and our puppy, Bella spent much of the morning barking at the “workout Shep” hanging out in the family room.

As a personal recipient of these items, I can attest to what a hit they are with friends and family. Even Madison’s teenage friends have commented on them, “Love the standups Mr. Moyle, you rock!” Unfortunately, I believe they may have also had great fun transporting “me” about and having me be a part of some unique photos for Facebook!

It was a great birthday—I am looking forward to my gift of basketball camp for old guys next year at Duke—and the photo standups are still hanging out with us as the kids do their homework. Just another way ShindigZ makes all your birthdays special and memorable.

All the best,

Shep

Party Favors for a Birthday Blowout Party

Party favors from your Birthday Blowout Party can be simple fun items or personalized favors guests will treasure for years to come.

For simple, fun favors try poly leis, feather boas, confetti top gel candles, or party hats.

If you’re looking for a more personalized party favors, select from our range of personalized picture frames such as the Clear Holograph Frame or a Birthday Bliss Display Frame. There’s also personalized photo albums including the Birthday Memories Photo Album, which guests can sign.

Use favor bags or boxes to create gift bags of coupons to local restaurants, candy, small baked treats or scented candles. The possibilities are limitless and can be personalized to your guest list.

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Decorations for a Birthday Blowout Party

Decorations for your Birthday Blowout party can be as simple or extravagant as you want.

Start your decoration with the Birthday Blowout Party Kit, which includes Birthday Blowout tableware, red star confetti, blue balloons, lime balloons, yellow curling ribbon and a Caribbean blue tablecover. The Deluxe Kit also includes a 10” x 30” Attach N’ Go Banner, a red mylar balloon, azure blue crepe streamers, yellow crepe streamers and a red and yellow striped candle. Coordinate your decorations to this kit and your party will have a sleek, sophisticated look all tied together.

Create a backdrop for your decorations using jewel-tone gossamer in black or turquoise. Gossamer is perfect for covering walls, creating drapes, swags and curtains. It’s so easy to work with too!

Create a lifesize standee of the birthday person using a picture from a special event in their life. If the guest of honor is older, it could be really meaningful to use a photo from their youth.

Adding streamers and lights to your decorations. Cover the ceiling in twinkle lights or drape streamers from corners of the room to a focal point in the middle of the room. The possibilities are limitless with these versatile decorations.

Don’t underestimate the decorating power of balloons. Create balloon bunches in colors coordinated with the Birthday Blowout Party Kit. Fill latex balloons with helium and tie them together with curling ribbon in clusters of odd numbers (3, 5, 7…). Secure them with balloon weights or to the back of chairs. As an alternative, fill the balloons with cool air (or just blow them up) and suspend them with different lengths of curling ribbon from the ceiling.

Create a focal point for your party with a Bodacious Birthday Cake. The cake stands 4’ high and is available in blue or pink and personalized with the birthday person’s name.

Table Decorations:

A well-decorated table can really pull your decorations together. Decorate your tables for the Birthday Blowout party with the Birthday Blowout Party Kit.

Start off by covering the table with a blue tablecover or a Rave Balloons Tablecover. Sprinkle red star confetti over the tabletop and accent it with a centerpiece such as a Cosmic Star Centerpiece. Another option is to stock up on acrylic frames and place a photo of the birthday person at some event of his or her life at the center of each table. It makes a touching tribute and a great personal decoration.

Next, set each place setting with Birthday Blowout Tableware. Create bundles of cutlery with Birthday Blowout napkins and curling ribbon.

Personalized napkins are a great way to add a special touch to your party tables. Have napkins imprinted with your party details and a logo. These napkins take your decorating to the next level and make great keepsakes.

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Invitation Ideas for a Birthday Blowout Party

A Birthday Blowout theme birthday party is a great choice for grown-up birthdays. The fun, bright colors and simple shapes add some flare to your party decorations while still being adult and hip looking.

Once you settled on this party theme, choose a slogan to use on party invitations, custom banners and personalized party favors. Our slogan suggestions are:
• “Celebrate 30 years at John’s Birthday Blowout!”
• “Over the Hill Never Looked So Good at Rick’s Birthday Blowout!”
• “It’s a Birthday Blowout for Cindy’s 25th!”

After selecting a slogan, create invitations for your party to send out to guests.

The Time to Party Invitation is a good match for the Birthday Blowout Theme. Plus, it is available in alternate designs for 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthday parties. Put a pinch of Happy Birthday Confetti in each envelope for an extra special touch.

If you’re hosting a more formal event, try a custom invitation such as the Cascading Stars Invitation. Each invitation is printed with your personalized wording. These invitations make a great start to your event.

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