Our garbage and recycle loving little man is turning 4 next week so we are celebrating with a garbage & trash party. I will give a full run-down of the festivities after the party but I couldn't wait to share some of the decorations and the cake.
The Recycle Truck Cake & the Inspiration
I am really proud of this one. I love how it turned out and my sun is already bouncing off the walls and he hasn't even had any sugar laden frosting yet! I used bread pans to make the cake and shape them in to the truck and mini-donuts for the wheels.
Inspiration for the decorations was pretty easy - reduce, reuse & recycle...or raid the trash bin. I made the banner using a roll of blue ribbon and I cut triangle penants out of the Sunday newspaper. Since I don't have a fancy dicutting machine (insert hint to my husband here that a Cricut or a Silhouette machine would be awesome) I cut apart a simple Happy Birthday banner from the dollar store. I would have loved to cut up food wrappers and boxes for the letters but I ran out of time and well, I love the bright colors of the banner.
I found these small blue garbage cans at the Dollar Tree several months ago and just knew I had to pick them up. They are going to work great for chips and pretzels for the party.
The party is in the morning and I must get some sleep. I will share more about the fun after we celebrate our little garbage man turning 4!
You did a fantastic job ... what an adorable cake! I'm sure your little one is just thrilled.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on the recycle truck cake! My oldest son is crazy about garbage/recycling trucks and collects toy garbage/recycling trucks...he also just had a birthday. I wish I had seen this before his birthday! It turned out wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteYour truck turned out awesomely! My oldest just turned four a week and a bit ago, and he and his little brother are absolutely gaga for garbage and recycling. Pick up day (with separate rounds for garbage, recycling, compost and yard waste) are high excitement here.
ReplyDeleteWow I can't believe that cake! Ah-mazing! Thanks for linking up :)
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ReplyDeleteAwww it's so cute! I love it. It really looks a lot like the truck you used as inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the truck!
ReplyDeleteI have a good friend who works as a garbage collector, I have to figure out if I can make this for his next birthday, that would be SO cool!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I LOVE it. Did you use rice krispies too? I hope your little guy has a wonderful day! Stop by and visit sometime. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe cake is awesome! We're having a trash truck theme birthday for my son next weekend, thanks for some great ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking this up to my linky party! That is so creative :) When my oldest was little he had an obsession with garbage trucks. I have another blog called The Birthday Blog. When you post all your details about this party I would love to feature this on that blog! www.creativebirthdaypartyideas.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteStacy @ Not JUST A Housewife
Wow! Great job! My oldest would love this! I hope you come link up to my Sew Crafty Saturday Party this weekend! ~April
ReplyDeletewhat a great cake, and how special for him! super job on it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute cake! I love the wheels--it looks great.
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ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! Love the birthday banner!
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ReplyDeletewhat a great theme! Can't wait to see the full party details :)
ReplyDeleteColey @ www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com
This party idea is so down to earth! It's unique in such a way that you let them know the importance of recycling and taking care of the environment at such a young age. I also love the garbage cans where you put the chips. Hahahaha!
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