Shana, owner and designer of Belva June [1], was excited when Brittney, a repeat customer, came to her looking to create the ultimate birthday party for her 2-year-old son, who was into all things transportation. Armed with the mom's must haves and color scheme, Shana put the pedal to the metal to come up with the little guy's dream party filled with trucks, helicopters, trains, hot air balloons, and a lot of tasty treats! Chug on along to check out this adorable boy's party inspired by things that go.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [2]
Custom Invitation
Download the Transportation Printable Package [3] ($30) from Shana's Etsy page, and you can print the invitation yourself.
Treat Table
Even at a transportation party, the main event is the treat table. Shana loves how Brittney added her own DIY [4] to the party, "taking the three 20-by-30 designs of the sky pattern and green diagonal striped pattern, placed them on the wall, and applying enlarged graphics to add character to the background while incorporating the theme!"
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [5]
Sweet Treats
Another view of the treat table.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [6]
Cake
The little train cake is the perfect for diggin' in.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [7]
Twizzlers
How clever? Primary-colored Twizzlers placed in a basic glass holder transports them into the perfect transportation-inspired treat.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [8]
Twizzlers
Another look at the candy.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [9]
Cupcakes
We love that the bright and vivid colors are carried throughout the whole party, right down to the cupcakes.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [10]
Treats
Puns like "choo-choo-chose a treat" carried throughout all the party printables [11].
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [12]
Cupcake Toppers
Choo-choo — look who's 2!
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [13]
Candy Jar
A decorative bell jar can turn ordinary candy, like M&M's, into something so much more spectacular.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [14]
Jell-O Stop Lights
The signs are not only on theme, but also quite informative.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [15]
Jell-O Stoplights
Shana's favorite element that Brittney brought into the party were the Jell-O stoplights. And we'd have to agree!
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [16]
Cute Signage
Shana said, "I do really love some of the fun phrases that I created to bring the theme into the signage such as 'choo-choo-choose a treat' with the train graphic at the snack table, 'yield for a snack,' 'fuel station' for drinks, and 'dump gifts here' with dump-truck graphic. They are functional while still referencing the theme."
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [17]
Spare Tires
Using chocolate doughnuts for spare tires is genius (and a bit ironic).
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [18]
Lumps of Coal
More fun transportation-themed goodies.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [19]
Framed Photographs on the Favor Table
Transportation-inspired treat bags send guests off in style, and
adding a few framed photographs to any party creates instant personalization
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [20]
Road Signs
Find a few road signs online, print 'em, cut 'em, and you've got instant decor.
Source: Brittney Lohmeier and Belva June [21]
Custom Printables
Want to to re-create this party for your own transportation-obsessed tot? For $30, you can get the whole printable set customized over at Shana's Etsy shop [22].