Hey fellow craft enthusiasts! Get ready to shift your party planning into high gear because today we’re diving deep into Disney Cars Birthday Decorations, loaded with creative Car Part Decor ideas! If you’re dreaming of throwing an unforgettable Cars themed birthday party, especially a Lightning McQueen party, you’ve come to the right place. My son is absolutely obsessed with the Cars movies, and for his second birthday, nothing short of a full-throttle Cars Birthday Party with a dedicated Cars Birthday Theme would do. And guess what? We even tackled a DIY cardboard MACK truck! Yes, you read that correctly – learn how to build a Mack truck out of cardboard right here.
Want to grab the free printables to kickstart your car part decor?
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If creating a Lightning McQueen birthday party that will wow your little speedster is your goal, rest assured, I’ve got you covered! Everything I sourced from Amazon to bring this party to life can be found in my dedicated storefront right here.
GEAR UP WITH DISNEY CARS BIRTHDAY PARTY SUPPLIES & LINKS
Here’s a pit stop with a list of supplies and handy links, ordered as they appeared in my party setup video:
- Double Stick Tape – Amazon
- Etsy Shop for Cozy Cone & Dinoco Sign – MadeForYouBuyRSM
- For printable files, check here and Google for “Disney Cars Printables and Art” to expand your car part decor options.
Crafting an Easy DIY Cars-Themed Balloon Garland:
- Balloon Pump – Amazon
- Balloons – Amazon
- Cars Banner (mine is the 8×6) – Amazon
- Backdrop Stand – Amazon
- Fishing Line for Garland – Amazon
- Command Strips – Amazon
- Inflatable Tires – Amazon – perfect for adding a car part decor touch!
- Hippie Crafter Vinyl – Amazon
- Expressions Vinyl Transfer Tape – My favorite!
- Gas Can – Costco – for a rustic car part decor vibe.
- Etsy Cars File Bundles: Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
- 11×14 photo Mat – Amazon
- Lanyards and ID holders – Amazon
DIY Dollar Tree Piston Cup Trophy Tutorial:
- Gold Spray Paint – Link
- Matte Black Spray Paint – Link
- Cricut Chipboard – Cricut
- Cricut Knife Blade – Cricut
- Cricut Maker 3 – Cricut
- Super Glue Gel – Amazon
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: BUILDING A DIY MACK TRUCK OUT OF CARDBOARD
When I started planning this party, the centerpiece I envisioned was a DIY cardboard Mack truck. While Pinterest was brimming with inspirational photos, actual tutorials were nowhere to be found. Taking matters into my own hands, I studied those captivating images, gathered my cardboard, and embarked on a mission: to not just build my own Mack truck, but to document the process so you could too! If you decide to recreate this project, please tag me in your photos – I’d be thrilled to see your car part decor creations come to life!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Extra Cardboard (various sizes are helpful)
- Scissors
- Glue Gun – I used my trusty Ryobi Cordless
- 1 – Large Moving Box – Home Depot
- 1 – XL Moving Box – Home Depot
- Masking Tape – Home Depot
- White Primer Paint – Waverly Chalk Paint
- Red Acrylic Paint – Mondo Llama Hot Chili Pepper
- Chrome/Silver Metallic Paint – Walmart – essential for realistic car part decor details.
- Cardstock and Printouts of logos and facial features – download available below to customize your car part decor truck.
For a complete visual walkthrough on constructing your cardboard Mack truck, watch the detailed video tutorial below. It’s packed with tips to help you create the ultimate car part decor showpiece!
