18th birthday - Decoration idea to celebrate the big day - "18 things that you can do now that you're 18" banner - Texas - free instant download/printable - DIY tutorial

I can't believe I have an 18 year old. Yikes! 

I made the jumbo mosaic numbers - tutorial HERE

I also thought it would be fun to make a list or decorate with all the things the happens when he's an "adult." In quotations since I still do everything. Lol. 

Check your state on some because I used Texas laws for a few. 

FREE download/printable below. 

I decided to use the same fishing line from our annual NYE balloon pop countdown to hang photos.  

BTW, this was not to encourage him in any way. It says, "that you can do now" but I'm hoping that some don't happen. :)

Each photo is a 4x6 that I trimmed and folded. I used a ruler for the width of the fold and used the back of the scissors to press the folded end down firmer. If you use your nails it could damage the photo.

It took just a few minutes to adjust spacing on the fishing line. 

These are not my graphics. I just found clipart online, resized/edited, and added text. 

FREE DOWNLOAD

4x6 size - 1 per print
Print at your local Walgreens, CVS, print lab or print at home.
(Click link below and right click and save.)

Vote - 2020 Election

Go skydiving

Apply for credit/credit cards

Buy a car

Adopt a pet

Get a tattoo or piercing (need to fix the file)

Become an organ donor

Buy spray paint

Change your name

Go to jail (Adult jail) Sometimes at 17

Buy a house

Buy a house (2)

Serve on jury duty

Buy fireworks

File a lawsuit or get sued (need to fix the file)

Get a passport

Get married

Join the military

Buy lottery tickets

And more.....

Work full time

Run for public office

 Get a Costco card

Sign a lease/contract

Get a hotel room

Adopt a child

Go travel / take a cruise

Pawn something

No longer compelled by law to attend school

Stay out all night - no curfew

Ummm...I left these off the list. Lol.

Go to a 18+ strip club

Be a stripper

Buy porn 

Texas: 

See an R rated movie at 17

Donate blood at 17

Can't buy cigarettes until 21

Jumbo mosaic number tutorial

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DINOSAUR Party Ideas - DIY dino theme decor & invitations - Paper Mache Recipe

I would like to mention this party was thrown way before Pinterest. Lol! So many fun ideas!
I'm starting to post my party ideas from WAY BACK! How far back, you ask?
 This one is 10 YEARS OLD!!!

This is PART 1 of my Dinosaur Party Ideas series. With so many details and ideas I couldn't cram it all in one post. 
PART 2 - DINOSAUR Party Ideas - GIANT Dino Eggs - FAVOR "box" & Dino Recycled Crayons
PART 3 - DINOSAUR Birthday Party Ideas - DIY Dino Dig - GIANT Fossil Sand Pit - lava cover - LOTS OF DECORATIONS 
PART 4 - DINOSAUR Birthday Party Ideas - DIY 3ft ERUPTING Volcano - Dino theme CAKE - Kids parties

Wow, look at my cute little babies!

I made shirts for them to wear at the party with their favorite dinosaur and dino name. 

Jake-a-saurs Rex & Troy-ceratops

For this party I made everything!!! I'm going to start with some paper mache dino party ideas.

I LOVE paper mache!!!  Possibilities are endless and super cheap to make! Here are some fun dinosaur invitations, feet holders, and bowl!

3D Dinosaur Party Decorations / Invitations
These were such a huge hit. Everyone asked the boys leading up to the party what to expect. The invitations set the stage!

PAPER MACHE RECIPE:
I have two recipes I like to use depending on the project.
1. 1/2 part white glue (Elmers) to 1/2 part water
or
2. 1 part flour to 5 parts water. Boil for 2-4 mins and stir until it starts to thicken. Let cool. Store in sealed container in the refrigerator. This one makes a lot and much cheaper.

I used the flour recipe for the feet since I was making several paper mache items at once.
I've also heard liquid starch and wallpaper glue work great too. Let me know if you have a recipe you like.
TIP: Add salt to your mixture to prevent molding

SUPPLIES:

Newspaper

Glue or Flour (depending on recipe)

Salt (optional)

Construction paper

Paint

Fan (optional)

Make a template and trace it on construction paper. I like that it helps absorb the liquid and seems to dry quicker. Start by tearing newspaper into little pieces (1" x 1" roughly) and dip into mixture. Remove excess and press together to make it a little bumpy. You may use smaller pieces to fill in the edges of the toes. It should have a little height on it to make it sturdy but not too thick or it will take longer to dry.

Once finished I placed them in the garage with a fan for the first few hours. Takes about a day or two to dry. Once completely dry you can paint! 

For the invitations I printed text on green cardstock paper and hot glued.

Super cute 3D party invitation!

I also used them for table decorations.

Paper Mache Dinosaur Feet Holders

These were great for silverware or straws or just another fun decoration.

To give you an idea how sturdy these holders are, I made them in 2007 and used them after this party for our yearly Halloween party for EIGHT YEARS!

SUPPLIES:

Empty soup can

Cardboard

Newspaper

Paper mache mixture

Hot glue (attach the base)

Paint

Fan (optional)

This was before the party. I don't have a picture of the table setup with themed food. :( I guess 10 years ago I didn't think I would need it for a blog post. :)

Paper Mache Dinosaur Cracked Egg Bowl

Same process above. I lined a mixing bowl with foil. I added the paper mache and made points around the edges to make it looked like a cracked dinosaur egg. Let it dry and painted with speckled spray paint. 

Found these dino gummies and the colors matched perfect!!!

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