With the release of the Cars 2 movie I started looking for ideas for a party theme,
and look what I found....
WOW!!!
there is more WOWs later!!!
and look what I found....
WOW!!!
Colin is one very lucky boy!!!
there is more WOWs later!!!
I have added lots of free printables for you.
Don't forget to download more free printables below!!!
INVITATIONS
Send out with pit passes on lanyarns with each child's name and an attached photo of them,
with the party details on the back.
Send out with pit passes on lanyarns with each child's name and an attached photo of them,
with the party details on the back.
DECORATIONS
checkered flags / bunting / cones
a leaning tower of tyres
traffic signals
inflatable cacti
white wall tyres
traffic signals
inflatable cacti
white wall tyres
GAMES
mater tow cable fishing
Magnetic fishing game
Print out lots of copies of race car items...
tyres, oil cans, and of maters hood
make sure each child has one of each
the first one to collect all their items wins.
Red's Fire Hose Game
you will need:
a stop watch
a hose pipe on a make shift stand
and two large clear plastic jugs with the measurements on the side
see who can get as much water in their jug in a set time.
Put the lights on Stickers Mcqueen
and make lots of pairs of headlights with blue tack on the back
write each of the children's names on a pair to see who gets the closest.
A Piston Cup Box Car Race
with pre made Disney Cars or make them as an activity at the party.
see below
this does take alot of prep time, cutting out patterns etc, but well worth it.
make a flip lap counter
a black floder and black card and sticker numbers
have a crew chief with head set
have a pit stop tyre challenge game after three laps
mdf board, a Mcqueen wall sticker with mdf whit wall tyres and nuts and bolts
and a Filmore's 60's organic re fuel stop before they do another lap
then do the last lap backwards as the worlds bestest backwards driver
bunting and finish line
Ramone's Body Shop
with pre made Disney Cars or make them as an activity at the party.
see below
this does take alot of prep time, cutting out patterns etc, but well worth it.
make a flip lap counter
a black floder and black card and sticker numbers
have a crew chief with head set
have a pit stop tyre challenge game after three laps
mdf board, a Mcqueen wall sticker with mdf whit wall tyres and nuts and bolts
and a Filmore's 60's organic re fuel stop before they do another lap
then do the last lap backwards as the worlds bestest backwards driver
bunting and finish line
Ramone's Body Shop
temporary tattoo's or face painting
casa della tires - leaning tower of tyres
use mini chocolate dipped doughnuts to see who can stack the most tyres without it falling.
and here's a free printable for you...
Piston Cup Bean Bag Toss
make a piston cup, go on you can do it!!
make some checkered flag bean bags
and see can get all in the Piston Cup
casa della tires - leaning tower of tyres
use mini chocolate dipped doughnuts to see who can stack the most tyres without it falling.
and here's a free printable for you...
Piston Cup Bean Bag Toss
make a piston cup, go on you can do it!!
make some checkered flag bean bags
and see can get all in the Piston Cup
...set as Flo's V8 cafe
organic fuel - hippy 60's - Filmore / bottled water
and I love these construction cone cups
use the rust-eze logo (see below)
remove labels from Coke bottles and replace with rust eze labels
petrol pump drinks dispenser
Roll pieces of orange card to make cones for crisps and snacks
Chocolate dipped doughnuts and white icing doughmuts for white wall tires / tyres
COOKIES
BIRTHDAY CAKE
This is a WOW cars birthday cake!!!
I love this pink Cars birthday cake too!
PHOTO BOOTH
FAVORS / GOODY BAGS
...set as Sarge's surplus store
use a red cardboard lunch / party box
and turn it into a tool box...
stick Disney Cars clip art to it.
I found a pack of 8 tyre / tyre yoyo's in the pound store.
piston cup trophy again 8 for a pound.
More free Disney Cars Party Printables here
CLIP ART
Piston cup Logo
Flo's V8 cafe
Rusteze
welcome to radiator springs sign
route 66 map table mats/cloth
Dinoco (logo)
You've not reached the finish line yet.....
Oh no, i found so many wonderful Cars parties here are some fabulous links for you to check out...
I love the black plastic race track and the white masking tape is an amazing touch.
you can buy the pint sized cones from the local sports store they use them for football training.
from AZ
or on a smaller scale you can use this road tape
another fab Cars party table from here
I love the idea of using the large funnels to dispense the drinks / fuel.
They even made a FANTASTIC race car track like our lego car party
WOW!!!
my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE is from How Does She feature
So talented and she made all the character box cars too, you've got to check it out!!!
and here's how to make your own from a cardboard box!
Mr Mcgrooveys
these are basic plans but you get the idea.
Just change the side profile for each character.
oh what fun!!!
Amazing compilation of ideas! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! Just what I was looking for!
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well, let me know how you go on send some pics x
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a wonderful collection of ideas. I held my son's 4th birthday party at the weekend and used some of the ideas above for a Cars-themed birthday party. I made a pit pass for each child, we had a crafting activity whilst waiting for everyone to arrive (decorate a steering wheel or number plate), and these are the games I organised: Birthday Cup beanbag drop, Stick the headlight on Mater (I found a great poster of Mater and made headlights for each child using cardboard and bubble wrap), Musical Driving (we gave each child a steering wheel and with traffic cones and traffic lights dotted around the garden, we played "Life is a Highway" and stopped the music like in musical statues). The finale was the Birthday Cup championships where 2 teams (with parents as the crew chiefs) had to race to their pit crew chiefs (parents) to fix missing wheels, number plates and the Lightning flame onto the cars. We got lots of compliments and I stayed in character as Crew Chief with walkie-talkie, clipboard and booklight attached to my cap as a fake mic/headset. Excellent theme for a 4 year old's party! Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds fantastic, I would love to see some photo's Vonnie X
DeleteThanks for so many fantastic ideas for Cars all in one place. You have put an amazing amount of effort into this. My going-on 5 yr old daughter is loving everything Cars at the moment - her dad is even teaching her how to drive an R/C car - so she desperately wants a Cars birthday party. Thanks for some great, inspirational ideas from all.
ReplyDeleteTrish - Sydney, Australia.
Thanks everyone, do send me some photo's and I will feature them. Have fun! Vonnie X
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the large, black tires on the "Colin" table? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI spent hours on the internet last night searching for the large tires used on the "Colin" table. Where did you get them??? Please, please, please tell me. They are exactly what we need!
ReplyDeletewe can get used tyres from our local garage, they will need a good clean first. not much help maybe ebay? Have a great party Vonnie X
ReplyDeleteThank you for your timely response, Vonnie. So..you used REAL tires??? What type of vehicle(s) were they off of? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Aggie Ana, I'm sorry I really couldn't say which make they are, just small ones. I don't know if it's the same as here in the UK but you can just go and select the ones you want from a huge pile. Sorry I am not much help. hope you have a fab party Vonnie X
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ReplyDeleteDo you know where I could get the cone cups?
Hi Eloisa
DeleteI have added a link where you can buy cone cups from
have fun!!!
Vonnie
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great collection! how did you turn the lunchbox into the toolbox, please?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the follow-up regarding the cone cups. You're such a sweetie. This type of thing makes it so much easier on one planning a party. It's hectic enough! Blessings~~
ReplyDeleteNo problem, send me a link to your party, have fun X
DeleteCan you tell me where I can find the race track you put the cupcakes on? Most that I do. Are to thin and flimsy. Thanks
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ReplyDeletethis was awesome.. i turned my entire backyard into radiator springs.
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DeleteI would love to see some pics, do youhave a link you could share.
Vonnie x
Thank you so much for posting all of this information! It has made planning our Cars theme party so much easier!!
ReplyDeleteHow do you do it all!?!
Thanks for posting all of this information and providing links!!
ReplyDeleteThis has made planning our cars theme party so much easier!
You are totally amazing and how do you possibly find the time!?!
Many sleepless nights I am sure!
Thanks again!
Wow! What awesome ideas, must've been a great party. `can't wait to do it for my twin boys party!
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ReplyDeleteHow did you make the letters for COLIN's name on the table? This party table is beyond adorable!! Thanks for sharing. Cristy
ReplyDeleteWow! What is the displayed with? Foam letters on sticks?
ReplyDeletehi, question on the checkered party table with the road in the middle. what is the black material and where can i find some?
ReplyDeleteIm having a cars theme birthday party for my son.He's about to be three. The ideas you posted is very elegant and top class. I can't wait to try some of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all these fantastic ideas! My almost 2 year old is a Cars addict...so this is the perfect theme for his upcoming birthday party!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous assortment of ideas, exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks a million! Also, I really want to do the pit stop idea... where did you get the wall sticker? I've done endless searches and can't seem to find it! Thanks :)
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