This freebie is now hosted on my new blog here - http://www.vinniepearceblog.com/16/post/2013/12/race-car-party-printable.html
And I thought I was going to be cool as a cucumber on that day. I can't believe how wrong I was! I thought by planning a few weeks before hand, I would avoid the feeling of stress I usually get saturated with on the day and night before. BUT noooo. I didn't have time to use all my cute little print-ables I created and hang the tissue paper decorations I had planned for the day, I was even going to make cardboard cars for the kids to sit in while they play mario carts. So I'm a little disappointed with myself... I blame Pinterest, I'm seriously on there all the time satisfying my need for visual candy.... I need help... help!
It helped reminding myself that those elements of the party were not top priority. Making sure the guests were comfy, feed and entertained were at the top of my list. Oh! and obviously Noah's experience and memory of the day too! So thank God the food table looked colourful and attractive, that made up for the lack of decorations around the room I think. Here are the photo's -
Like that cake I made?! I do, except I feel the candles are in the wrong place though... oh well.
I had these cute little cup stickers all printed and ready to stick on the cups too with modpodge, but I left that job too late and had guests arriving early! Why do they do that!
haahaaa! She looks so serious too!
Well those are all the photos I wanted to share with you all. Below are the free print-ables for those thinking of having their own race car party, I hope they help make your little (or big) lads day special! Oh if you want to know where I sourced the other supplies, don't be shy, just ask, I'm always happy to help!
Race Car Party Printable FREEBIE!
DOWNLOAD FILE HERE - on NEW blog
GEEEEEEEEEZE girlygirl! *lol* Look at that amazing table and those incredible decorations!! Remember you live in real life and not a magazine--frankly, I'm lucky if I get three balloons blown up, a tablecloth down, and some plastic cups and plates out before the guests arrive... your birthday looks magnificent, and Noah looks ever so happy--that's what counts! I hope you got a moment to relax and enjoy as the party progressed...
Posted by: Heather T. | July 25, 2011 at 05:38 PM
Looks TOTALLY amazing Vinnie!!!!
Posted by: liz | July 25, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Party looks amazing - Looks like all the little people had a fabulous time, judging by your photos - and really that's what it's all about! Love your yearly photo and art display too.
Thank you for the downloads - my grandsons are 4 and almost 6 so plenty of use will be guaranteed.
Posted by: Sueal | July 25, 2011 at 07:28 PM
You did an amazing job and created the perfect party for Noah, looks like they all had fun. Great photos! I hope you sat down quietly and patted yourself on the back when it was all over, you deserve to. xx
Posted by: Tracy Little | July 25, 2011 at 08:41 PM
You're right Heather! It was delightful to see him so excited! And it was a pleasure to organize.
Posted by: Vinnie Pearce | July 25, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Thanks, Liz!
Posted by: Vinnie Pearce | July 25, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Thanks for your comments, Sueal! Enjoy using the download! =)
Posted by: Vinnie Pearce | July 25, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Oh I did pat myself, once I realized everyone had a great time! Already thinking about Jacinda's bday now =) Thanks for your encouraging comments!
Posted by: Vinnie Pearce | July 25, 2011 at 09:49 PM
OMG!
Don't be so hard for yourself! You did an amazing job!
Look at the wonderful table, and look at these happy faces everywhere.
That is ALL they need!
I see no reason to be stressed...
Posted by: vn | July 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM
looks like something out of a magazine, everything was beautiful, I bet the kids had a blast too!
Posted by: Lisa Phung | July 25, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Thanks so much!
Posted by: lea | July 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Vinnie!!! Don't be so hard on yourself, you did absolutely amazing job with all the B-day stuff and I'm pretty sure all the little ones enjoyed the party.
I love all the photos, everything looks so beautiful!
Posted by: Gabi | July 26, 2011 at 11:23 AM
thanks! It looks great.
Posted by: yanina | July 27, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Thank you! :)
Posted by: Krisz | July 28, 2011 at 06:49 AM
This is awesome Vinnie! Love it all! You are such an amazing mom! :) xoxo
Posted by: Tracy I. | July 28, 2011 at 08:02 PM
nawww, thanks so much for saying that Tracy =)
Posted by: Vinnie Pearce | July 29, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Thanks Gabi!
Posted by: Vinnie Pearce | July 29, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Fun Fun Fun!!! It looks AMAZING what you did you! And remember the chicks will remember the friends/family that are there to celebrate their day, not the decorations that you did not get a chance to set up! I bet he did not even notice. What you did get done looks fantastic! Your a FAN-tasic mom!
Posted by: Barbara | July 29, 2011 at 11:29 PM
I love this. I can see a race car party in Ethan's future :-)
Posted by: Nicole LeBlanc | August 09, 2011 at 06:59 AM
ty!
Posted by: jill | August 17, 2011 at 04:15 AM
From what I see in the pics, the kids really enjoyed the party! Well done! I could use the same idea for my son, who loves cars too. Maybe we could use little toy cars as party favors for his friends.
Posted by: Ivo Beutler | September 21, 2011 at 08:34 AM
thank you for the printables!!!
Posted by: maida | October 03, 2011 at 11:47 AM
How sweet of you to share these! I recently gave my son a summer birthday party and it would have been much better with a Happy Birthday banner so you can be sure I'll have this one for his next party! How brilliant of you to put up his photos and art, it must make him feel so special, I think I"ll copy that too :) Thank you again super much!
Posted by: Anna | October 04, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Wow! This is surely a fun party for little boys. This is what I really like about kid's party. Cool decorations would really make the mood.
Posted by: Nitrogen Tyre Inflation | November 27, 2011 at 07:18 PM
thank you so much for sharing your ideas and printables! :)
Posted by: cake princess | December 28, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Keep it up..i love your article..thanks and regards.
Posted by: restoration classic car | January 16, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Noah looked so happy on his birthday. Everything looked great! The racetrack cake looked delicious too! Well, it doesn't come as a surprise that he liked the cake. After all, kids do love stuff like cars and racing. A race car party would be a great theme for boys of Noah's age. They're very much into it. =)
Posted by: Erwin Calverley | February 04, 2012 at 10:16 AM
I CANT PRINT THESE PLEASE HELP???
Posted by: MONICA | August 07, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Hubby is a huge NASCAR fan and I will be using these on Friday for his b'day! I will link back to you in a blog post!
Posted by: melissa newell | August 14, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Vinnie, it is the first time I happened to run into your blog. Besides the freebies, which were what I was originally looking for, I had the chance to read and empathize with your feelings of busy mom and party planner. It was like I was reading about my own feelings. I dream about the party for months, I plan ahead and make thousands of notes about all the tiny details and somehow in middle of the way I get lost in so many ideas, inspiration (blame on me with a help of Pinterest too) and busy daily life. I postpone important tasks and end up not sleeping two nights before the party, I do not have time or forget to use some decorations, I don't even finish some decorations. Last party I even forgot the giant balloon which I was going to use as a kind of pinata for the kids to blow up. Guests arrived on time and I was still hanging the banner (sometimes I have guests who arrive early, OMG!). This year my boy will be 6 in July and I am already planning and keeping in mind that I have my weakness with too much information which lead to problems with execution, so I will not repeat the mistakes of past years. Besides, it looked like you centralize everything on you, which is my case, not only because I don't have relatives which are willing to help, but also because I do not like to delegate. Well, I understand your frustation. Anyway, the party looked beautiful. Congratulations.
Posted by: Beatriz | January 18, 2013 at 02:12 PM