Description
Our three-year-old loves all things trucks! I tried to create something unique incorporating his love for trucks...so garbage trucks it was!
Design Inspiration
This Trash Bash birthday party from Hostess with the Mostess:
http://blog.hwtm.com/2014/06/boys-trash-bash-birthday-party/
Decorating Style
I enjoy different styles, but for this party I went with bold, vibrant colors and prints for a modern and fresh look.
Project Details
Backdrop: covered pegboard with packaging paper. I created and printed the poster at Staples. The rosettes were also DIY.
Table clothes: fabric from Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's Fabrics
Cake and Toppers: DIY
Mini garbage cans: Amazon.com
Wooden Garbage Truck: Melissa and Doug
DIY Cake/food stands: Metal bases are duct vents from Menards :). Black plastic serving plates are from local party store
Party plates: Shop Sweet Lulu, Hobby Lobby and Target
Guest book "I Stink": Amazon.com
Favorite Items
The mini garbage cans!
Advice
DIY DIY DIY. Typically when I find an inspiration I try to think of ways I can do it myself. Sometimes to achieve the same look, but with my own personal twist.