Today I’m sharing a TON of Disney Cars Birthday Decorations Ideas – including how to DIY a cardboard MACK truck! That’s right, how to make a Mack truck out of cardboard! My son is OBSESSED with the Cars movies so I knew we had to throw him a Cars Birthday Party with a Cars Birthday Theme.
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Cars birthday party ideas, including tons of Cars birthday decoration ideas, Cars birthday party decorations, Lightning McQueen cars birthday decorations, an easy-to-make balloon garland with a Cars birthday theme backdrop, birthday cars theme ideas, and much more – all perfect for a Car birthday celebration! If your child would love a Lightning McQueen birthday party – I’ve got you covered! Everything I bought from Amazon can be found in my storefront here.
DISNEY CARS BIRTHDAY PARTY SUPPLIES & LINKS
In order of appearance in the video
Double Stick Tape – Amazon
Etsy Shop for Cozy Cone & Dinoco Sign – MadeForYouBuyRSM
I found a lot of my printable files here. I also did Google searches for Disney Cars Printables and Art
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 to hook it to the wall – Amazon
Inflatable Tires – Amazon
Hippie Crafter Vinyl – Amazon
Expressions Vinyl Transfer Tap – My favorite!
Gas Can – Costco
Etsy Cars File Bundles I Bought: Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
11×14 photo Mat – Amazon
Lanyards and ID holders – Amazon
How To Make a DIY Dollar Tree Piston Cup Trophy
Gold Spray Paint – Link
Matte Black Spray Paint – Link
Cricut Chipboard – Cricut
Cricut Knife Blade – Cricut
Cricut Maker 3 – Cricut
Super Glue Gel – Amazon
HOW TO MAKE A DIY MACK TRUCK OUT OF CARDBOARD
When planning for this party, I searched high and low for a tutorial on how to build a cardboard Mack truck. I saw so many amazing photos online, but no one had a tutorial. So I took a few of those photos and some cardboard and set out on a mission to not only make my own but to share my process with you all. If you recreate this project, be sure to tag me, I’d love to see it!
What you’ll need:
Extra Cardboard
Scissors
Glue Gun – I used my new 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
Cardstock and Printouts of logos and facial features – are available to download below
Check out the video below for the full step-by-step tutorial on how to make a Mack truck out of cardboard.
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Whit,
Yasss girl! You are my lifesaver with this post! My son; like yours is Pixar cars obsessed! I generally have my thoughts together but for some reason with this one I have been stumped. Knowing what I want but unsure how to make my thoughts come to life! The truck is exactly what I wanted the look and all you nailed it! Thank you 100x for the tutorial. I was wondering how you made the piston cup? I appreciate all the time you took to create this post and link all your resources. You did a fantastic job, way to go! So glad to have stumbled on this page so many other post that are fantastic as well.
Yay! I’m so glad – that’s why I wanted to share his party! I break down the process of how to make the Piston Cup in the video on the post. That will walk you through step-by-step! 🙂
I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial. It was just what I needed for my son’s second birthday. I wish I could send you pictures of the MACK truck. Thanks again!! You’re great!
That’s so great to hear!!
I am actually 3 months away from celebrating our twin boys 2nd birthday party in July and they are Cars obsessed. I’m so glad to have this because I LOVE all the decor you did!! Can’t wait to watch everything come to life but I better get started now.
Yay that’s awesome!
WHat size sheet paper do I use to print the eyes and mouth of Mack? Thank you for tutorial 🙂
Glad it was helpful! I just used regular 8.5×11 paper