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Monster Truck Birthday Party

After having to postpone the party because of rain, we finally celebrated Lucas’s third birthday over the weekend. Even then I thought we were going to get more rain, but it all ended up being perfect. Lucas got his request–a monster truck theme party. Let me tell you–there’s not much out there for this theme, so it was a little tricky coming up with ideas. I incorporated his invitation colors in the party decorations. Pulled out all his monster trucks and used them for centerpieces/balloon weights. The party favors were, what else but monster trucks and Lucas’s favor candy–gumballs.



I made the banner on my computer and home printer. Used different fonts with different colors for each letter and printed two letters per one 8.5×11 sheet. Cut and then stapled on ribbon. It took me about 15 minutes to make. Super easy.
Made monster truck costumes for each of the children, so they could have a “monster truck rally”. Bought small shipping boxes–cut the flaps off one side. Spray painted top part red, bottom metallic. Spray painted small white plates black for the tires (although you could just buy black plates). And then painted on truck decal and headlights. Punch holes and strung black twine. The back of each “truck” had a “license plate” with the children’s name on it that I made in Word.
We were lucky enough to have a ride-on monster truck, so the children had fun rallying it down our driveway.
Why not add some water into the mix? It’s summer. The backyard was the “monster pit” with lots of obstacles.
He’s a very happy boy. He already asked me if he could have a dump truck party next year. Oh, his love for the four-wheels.
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  1. Janie says

    July 29, 2009 at 5:44 am

    Those monster truck costumes were quite imaginative! Looks like Lucas had a great party. He looks like one happy 3 yr old.

    Reply
  2. Alison says

    July 29, 2009 at 10:47 am

    Ooh, that kid on the truck is adorable! 🙂
    Miles won't stop talking about it. He had the time of his life.

    Reply
  3. Thayer says

    July 29, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    what a fun mommy/party planner you are – lucky Lucas, looks like fun!

    Reply
  4. Lisa R.D. says

    July 29, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Very fun party… I love the trucks you made for the kids to race in! Your banner is great too… thanks for all the "how to" tips!

    Reply
  5. Jan says

    July 29, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Oh, so fun! I love the banner and love the theme. Just look at his face – he had a blast!!

    Reply
  6. Tess says

    July 29, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    The decorations and party ideas you came up with are great! Luke and the other boys were obviously having lots of fun.

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    July 29, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Adorable! Love the pictures, decorations, and game ideas! Your kids are so lucky to have such a creative mom!

    Reply
  8. 100 Percent Cottam says

    July 29, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    GIRL, you are AMAZING!!! those monster trucks are the coolest! wish i lived nearby so i could attend your amazing bashes! i'm blogging this one! 😉

    Reply
  9. Shay says

    July 29, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    So cute. You are such a great mom to throw him this party. you can tell it meant a lot to him. I LOVE how he is all boy and so into trucks. Great job on the banner!

    Reply
  10. The Arbuckle's says

    July 29, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    The party turned out incredible. I am always amazed on what you can throw together and it turns out perfect.

    Reply
  11. Holly O. says

    July 29, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    You have done it AGAIN!!

    Reply
  12. J.J. says

    July 29, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    WOW, you are so good, very cute!

    Reply
  13. Hillary says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    You are so amazing with your parties!!! You should become a party planner, this looks amazing! Your kids sure are lucky!

    Reply
  14. The Cochran Family says

    July 30, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    WOW! You should do this for a living to big mega rich movie stars and make big mega bucks doing it 🙂 Whew!!!

    Reply
  15. Lindsey says

    July 31, 2009 at 12:51 am

    How fun! You have become my favorite source for ideas…like homemade baby food and kids birthday parties!

    Reply
  16. kimbo says

    July 31, 2009 at 1:53 am

    You never cease to amaze me. I'm throwing a baby shower this Saturday, any good ideas for an elephant theme? 🙂

    Reply
  17. kj says

    July 31, 2009 at 2:47 am

    You win the best mom ever contest. I'm not going to let Will know about this post. Ever. Then maybe I can pirate all your ideas and win the best mom ever contest too!

    Reply
  18. Amanda says

    July 31, 2009 at 11:21 am

    you really did a great job! so creative.

    Reply
  19. liz says

    July 31, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    I can't believe you made each child those adorable monster trucks! I've said it before and I'll say it again! You are the best at throwing parties!!! 🙂

    Reply
  20. MiaKatia says

    August 1, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    OH MY AMAZING!!! You are so fantastic. Your kids will have the best memories of all these wonderful things you did for them growing up!

    Reply
  21. Kristi says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:58 am

    Darleen, what an awesome party!! I love the rtucks and the banner and the decorations. I am SOOO wishing you lived here so you could help me with my children's birthday parties. You are amazing

    Reply
  22. lisalyn says

    August 4, 2009 at 3:37 am

    What a CUTE Party! I love your banner too….so original. perfect!

    Reply
  23. At Home with Kim Vallee says

    August 4, 2009 at 3:45 am

    Wow! I like your party theme and decor. I can imagine how thrilled your little boy must have been. BTW, I shared it on my Facebook page.

    Reply
  24. Kim - The TomKat Studio says

    August 4, 2009 at 6:03 am

    I am so in love with the banner you made! So easy, yet so cute! I'll be posting! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Jessica says

    August 4, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    This has got to be one of the more creative kids' birthday parties I've seen!

    GREAT job on the portable monster trucks!

    Reply
  26. sarah m says

    August 4, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    Amazing party!! I love the banner – thanks for sharing how you did it! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    August 5, 2009 at 2:46 am

    lucas is destined to be "a pick up man".
    "u know there's just something women like about a pick up man"
    see u tube : pick up man x joe diffie
    steve

    Reply
  28. Maryann says

    August 5, 2009 at 3:37 am

    cute banner. Can you share what fonts you used?

    Reply
  29. The Checketts Glue says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Looks like a really cute party. I bet he loved it!!

    Reply
  30. Brittany says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Love this idea. I'm putting it on my blog so I can remember it someday. Great idea with the truck boxes!!

    Reply
  31. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    August 6, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Wow, what a wonderful party! Amazing job!

    Reply
  32. SadieandLance says

    August 7, 2009 at 11:19 am

    What a fantastic birthday party! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  33. jenni d says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    Love all the creative ideas you used. Did you use Word to make the banner? Love it! The invites were awesome too. He is one lucky boy!
    Jen

    Jenrdh29@yahoo.com

    Reply
  34. Star @ A Load Of Craft says

    December 1, 2010 at 6:48 am

    CUTE costumes!! Great job. And thank you for the banner idea, I made it and posted a link to you here: http://aloadofcraft.blogspot.com/2010/11/birthday-banner.html

    Star

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  35. Anonymous says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Hi

    GREAT post!!!!

    I LOVE the idea of candy in the monster trucks!! I can't find any monster trucks that have open box, would you be able to tell me where you purchased these??

    THANKS

    Reply
  36. Funtasia Nyc says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:42 am

    What a cute array of goodies! Surely a great party theme for any little boy that loves trucks!
    kids birthday party places brooklyn

    Reply

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