DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity

2 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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If you are looking for fun and easy superhero party activities, this is it! Get your guests into the superhero theme with this fun DIY Superhero Capes party activity. It starts with plain canvas capes that come in a pack of six which makes it easy to offer as a party activity. All of the materials are easy to use without any need for hot glue or paint which makes this a great party activity for any age and cleanup a breeze.

 

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Have each guest place a plain canvas cape flat on a table.

DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 1
Step
2

Each guest chooses a decal from the set of superhero floor decals.


DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 2
Step
3

Remove the decal from the backing, place it in the center of the cape and press firmly and smooth down to adhere it to the cape.


DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 3
Step
4

Place blue and red self-adhesive foam star glitter shapes in different sizes along the perimeter of the decal.


DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 4
Step
5

Using blue and red Sharpie markers, draw short and long lines from each star. Using the yellow Sharpie marker, add highlights around the edge of the stars.


DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 5
Step
6

Place a small silver foam glitter shape at the end of each of the long lines drawn from the large star shapes.


DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 6
Step
7

Tie the finished cape around each of your guests. This is a perfect party activity and party favor for the PJ Masks party!

Check out the DIY PJ Masks Favor Boxes project to go with this party theme as well!

 

DIY Superhero Capes Party Activity step 7

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