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Yesterday, was my son’s 3rd birthday and we celebrated with a Monster Truck Party. He is into everything Monster Trucks, so I knew he would just love this party! A friend of mine is wizard on Photoshop and she made invitations that looked like a ticket to a Monster Truck show. She also sews and made the cute Monster Truck shirt that Gavin is wearing!
Since this is a food site, let’s start there! LOL! Hubbyman was out of the country, so I was on my own for the party and all the preparations. I took a few short cuts, but I think it turned out cute anyway. Sandwiches with checkered flags, Energy Bite licorice sticks, Mud Shots (crushed oreos, chocolate pudding, and an oreo on top), chips and salsa, and individual veggie cups!
I first saw these individual veggie cups on Pinterest a while ago and then Janice over at Celebrating Family had them at her daughter’s party last year. They are super fun and easy. Just put some dressing in the bottom of a little cup and fill with chopped veggies. EASY!
Well, the cake is not my best work at all! I spent 6 hours the day before the party in the hospital with the little man. So my time to make the cake was shortened from an all day activity to an hour before the party. I made a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. The “dirt” is crushed graham crackers with a little cocoa powder added to darken it up. The dirt ramps are actually large blocks of fondant covered in frosting/dirt. And of course, the monster trucks and cars! Don’t forget to wash the cars before placing them on the cake. I “drove” the trucks over parts of the cake to give it the look that it was actually a used MT course.
I decorated with red and black and strung up a checkered flag banner around 3 sides of the ramada. The kids went to “body shop” for temporary tattoos and MT coloring pages. But mostly they just ran around and played on the playground. The kids all went home with a goodie bag filled with a monster truck, tattoos, a curly straw, and more!
Me and my little man! Happy 3rd Birthday!
And if you’re looking for more birthday party ideas, check out my Lego Party that includes some adorable Lego Cupcakes.
I love the cake. My daughter is turning 3 in June & she LOVES Monster Jam & wants a Monster Jam party. She loved the cake so we will be doing that idea but replacing it with her favorites (Madusa & Brutus)
Hi there ! I was wondering where u got the tire emblemon the goodie bags, but especially the little card stocks u used to put in front of the food ?
Hi Sarah! The tire is a silhouette cutout. The labels for the food is just plain black cardstock with plain red cardstock on top and then white paper (or cardstock). They are just cut and layered on top of each other. Super easy. Email me if you have trouble or can’t get the tire. I might be able to help!
I love this theme for my son birthday party this coming August 11. Thanks for this idea.
Hi there,
Just love the theme. I was wondering where you found the image that you put on the goody bags?
Thanks so much,
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer,
I got the tire from the Silhouette website and then cut it out using my machine. If you don’t know someone with a Silhouette, let me know and I will see if I can somehow get you an image.
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Well it truly seems that you have really given your kid the best party of his life…. This is just the starting many more awaiting…
I like the ‘Monster Tuck Theme’. I bet everything went great and you had a lot of fun. The boy must been so happy on that day.
I know you said your cake was last minute, but I LOVE it!! Seriously…my boys would go crazy if they saw that! I might have to try imitating it for one of our transportation lessons just to see their jaws drop!
What a fun party! Your little guy must have been absolutely thrilled with the monster truck theme. I’m looking forward to meeting you at Camp Blogaway!
Hi Wendy, Looks like a FUN party. Looking forward to meeting you at campblogaway! ~Diane
Looks like a fun party! I LOVE your cake!