Take a piece of poster board, write a clever message in big, bold letters of support for your favorite team or player, wave it wildly when the camera is pointed in your direction, and you’ve got a shot at being seen on television.
That was the way sports fans have been doing it for decades. But that’s so old school.
Big Heads is new school.
Big Heads are a larger-than-life personalized photos, printed on durable cardboard. They’ve become a trendy, fan favorite.
Expect to see them during crowd shots and behind the backboard on broadcasts during this year’s basketball tournaments.
Sports Illustrated columnist, George Dohrmann, recently traced the Big Heads concept back to 2002. That’s when 25-year-old Conor Mongan created one of the first versions of a Big Head as a way to distract opposing teams of his beloved San Diego State Aztecs when they were shooting free throws.
Shindigz, a leading party supplies provider, has seen orders skyrocket for personalized Big Heads. The combination of low-price, ability to use any digital image, and online ordering are fueling this fan phenomenon in 2013.
“We predict a surge in the number of Big Heads seen during the 2013 college basketball playoffs,” reports Jacquie Downey, Director of Sales & Marketing for Shindigz.
Besides a larger-than-life fan image, other popular Big Heads include Grumpy Cat and celebrities. The craze has trickled down to high schools too with cheerleaders using them at pep rallies. “The reaction to a 3-foot-tall face really gets the crowd energized,” says Downey.
First, check your party calendar. There are many dates ahead that you can start planning for today.
College Party Themes- Ideal for Sorority & Fraternity Mixers
Guys dress as suave criminals and gals dress as sexy, flapper girls for a 1920′s gangster themed party. Set up a room to the side for poker and craps players. Decorate with themed casino party supplies.
Wear only costumes and stay in character during the whole, theme party. Women’s costumes and men’s costumes add laughs and play during theme party mixers.
Some of our favorite girls birthday party themes and sweet 16 party themes include: Vampire party supplies (theme party decorations for girls who continue to ooze over the Twilight series), Justin Bieber party supplies (OMG, even his party theme is cute), and ice cream party supplies(a party theme basking in everything sweet).
Oh my, the colors in this Wizard of Oz party kit are just breathtaking. Unique and school worthy, administrators, parents, and students will all appreciate the Oz’s bold theme party decorations and theme party supplies.
Wedding Theme Party Decorations
We offer wedding party supplies for everything from showers and rehearsal dinners to ceremonies and receptions.
One of our most popular wedding party themes is the beach party, which can be held at the beach, in a backyard, or inside a warm, banquet hall.
Garden party supplies are also quite popular theme party decorations for showers and receptions.
Corporate Theme Parties for Adults
Oh baby, did you really invite the boss and his wife, along with the entire management team over to your place for dinner? Quick, you need a funny theme party to capture your sense of humor. Pull out the clown party supplies and get ready to roast the turkey.
Hire a few models to dress as mermaids at your corporate, under the sea theme party.
But then, enchanted forest party supplies might be a better fit. These themed decorations look stunning around a beautiful patio, pool, or deck area.
After an eighteen-month hiatus, AMC’s Mad Men returns Sunday March 25 with season five’s two-hour premier titled A Little Kiss and already fans are ordering party supplies for weekly, city-themed gatherings.
“The return of the four- time Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Drama Series with its Madison Avenue and New York 1960’s style is the perfect theme for weekly parties,” says Jacquie Downey, Director of Sales and Marketing at Shindigz.com, a leading national party supply company.
The budding relationship between secretary and boss has become fodder for ladies nights out, speed dating parties, and office parties. Show creator Matthew Weiner, who rarely divulges much, gave this about The Kiss to TV Guide. “He [Don] may be back with Betty,” says Weiner. “One of my favorite scenes from [season four’s finale] was when Betty offered herself to him again. And let’s face it, those two look really good together.”
Madison Avenue Style Parties
Local pubs and lounges advertise drink specials via Martini Time banners, while venue planners cast Walk of Fame ™ stars to floors and windows. A few local spas, salons, and retailers are decorating certain Mad Men nights with red carpet entrances. Party goers are bringing New York in the 1960’s to life with dramatic black, red and white Madison Avenue theme supplies. “New York parties and Mad Men themes are appealing because of their style, affluence, and sexiness,” suggests Downey.”
You’re already planning for your college mixer, school prom, adult cocktail party, corporate event, or kids birthday. We’re here to open the brainstorm with a few themes and supplies to get those creative juices flowing.
Go downtown and dance away at a sweaty, city theme party. Continuously play music videos and movies on wide screen TVs. Promote fresh, theme party faces like pop’s Asher Monroe,
Time to celebrate your graduate and this major milestone in your graduate’s life! Many people have been there along the way to help nurture your graduate and support them in their life as they have grown, and these people will want to be a part of your family’s day. If throwing a party on a grand scale is overwhelming and gives you goose bumps, try having smaller celebrations with special groups of people, and multiply the fun with a different theme for each party. Choose themes that represent different aspects or the graduate’s education in elementary school, middle school, high school, or college. These themes can include school mascots, school colors, sports or interests of the graduate at that time, a graduation luau, a favorite food, or a special trip or memory. All the graduation party supplies you need to accomplish these themes are available to you at the click of a few buttons. Below are some fantastic ideas to get you started:
Graduation Banners Graduation banners allow you to design a special message for your graduate to hang up for all of your grad parties. Choose from a wide variety of styles and options to personalize a graduation banner that suits your graduate.
Collegiate Party Supplies College party supplies from 29 major colleges are available to make your college graduation party quick, easy, and affordable. Plates, napkins, cups, tablecovers, balloons, and other supplies are ready to make your college graduate’s party extra special!
Graduation Decorations Galore
No matter what your graduation theme, whether formal or informal, centered on school colors, or another interest that makes your graduate unique, there are graduation decorations galore at your disposal. Decorate your yard, your deck, your kitchen, your graduate’s room, just decide on the party space and order great decorations to highlight your graduate’s accomplishments.
Personalized Graduation Favors
Remember this occasion for years to come with personalized graduation favors and products! Print a memorable photo of your graduate on a graduation photo canvas to display at the party and keep for a lifetime. Many, many personalized products like mint tins, coasters, standees, and yard signs are waiting for you to add your own wording and even a photo of your graduate.
Be creative and make each party stand out, just like your graduate stands out above the rest for these celebrations of their academic accomplishments.
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Take a piece of poster board, write a clever message in big, bold letters of support for your favorite team or player, wave it wildly when the camera is pointed in your direction, and you’ve got a shot at being seen on television.
