Table Treats - M&M Tubes

Alright, this is my last & final post on the boys' Uglydoll Party (here, here and here in case you missed the other posts).  Since the party was held off site at the Laser Tag place I had very little control over the decor of the space.  In general the party room was pretty bland even if you did happen notice the random "gear and splatter paint" mural on the walls.  I had planned to bring in my own plates, cups, etc. to carry the color palette and I am glad I did.  The last-minute $1 table cloths were key to giving the space some much needed cheer.  In addition to the coordinating dining gear, each place setting had an *Uglydoll M&M Tube*.  The kids loved these and there was much happy chatter about their new U&U's moniker.  I will definitely make these again for future parties as they were so easy and well received!  See down below for the how-to instructions...

Here is a look at the improved tablescape...

Every laser tag party should have at least one fun prize...

Custom M&M Tube How To:

Step 1 - Print out your design on regular white office paper and cut out.  You should be able to fit six designs per 8.5x11 sheet of paper.

Step 2 - Remove the original plastic label from each tube.  This is something the kids can help out with (you may need to help them get started).  Hint: You do not need to get every piece f the original wrapper off.

Step 3 - Using regular scotch tape, tape one end of your custom label to the tube.

Step 4 - Place a piece of double sided tape across the width of the other end of the label (on the inside).  Roll the label smoothly around the tube and press firmly on the end with the double sided tape to secure.

Step 5 - Enjoy!

So easy, right?  The hardest part is coming up with the design, but if you are like me you will probably enjoy that part the most.

-K

Comments

[BunnyCakes - K]

Hi Marcy,
I got the images mostly from David Horvath's old blog site (he recently started a new one and all his old posts are gone). David is the the Uglydoll co-creator. I also got some from the uglydoll website: www.uglydolls.com.

[Marcy]

Can you tell me were you got the Ugly Doll images?

[BunnyCakes - K]

Hi Nancy,
To make the Uglydoll cookies I used an upside down teddy bear (from a Christmas collection), a bunny & a bat. Since the Uglydolls are such unusual shapes you can get away with almost using any cookie cutter as long as you put two eyes on it! Good luck with your sons party!

[Nancy]

My son (soon to be 7) is determined to have an Ugly Doll party. I have searched far and wide and was so happy to find your site. Thank you for the ideas!! Question - how did you make the ugly doll cookies? I can see one is a bat cookie cutter, but what did you use for the other Ugly Doll? Thank you! Thank you!

[BunnyCakes - K]

Hi Melissa, I used Microsoft Power Point to do the labels, but you could easily use Word as well. To start measure the height & circumference of your M&M tube. Then using the rectangle autoshape draw one. If you right click on the rectangle you should be able to specify the size (at least in MS 2007 you can, if you can use the rulers to help you ou). Once you have adjusted the size then you add your images and text. To make the stripes I just added in long green rectangles (once you create one, then you can copy and paste it, then space them out). Good Luck!

[Melissa]

Super cute party! I'm doing a superhero birthday party for my son this winter and gathering lots of ideas. I'd love to make the M&M tubes as "Superhero Vitamins" or something like that but I have no experience with how to make the covers. Did you use a program? Is there a tutorial out there to help me for the first time? thanks, Melissa

[Jenn @HWTM]

These are just adorable! Great job!! :)

[jax]

that was the Best birthday party ever!

[Rachel]

That is so cute, what a fun idea! I'll be linking to this in my next Favor Roundup.