Last year, I had the privilege of helping out one of my best friend, Harriet, with her son’s third birthday party. At the time, Noah just adored Thomas the Train, so we worked on his All Aboard party with a railroad theme. As Noah was preparing to turn four, his new obsession centered around all things construction-related and thus, determined the theme of his celebration this year: a construction party! I designed the invitation with graphics from Little Fairy Land and prints from Woofy World, which set the tone for the party and were just perfect, as the little construction guy resembled Noah so much!
To achieve a more industrial look, I purchased some textured foam tiles for the table from Big Lots. Along with the galvanized trays and buckets, I also used some trucks and toys to present the food, which consisted of “break time sandwiches”, “excavating empanadas”, “wrecking potato balls” and “nuts and bolts fruit salad”. I had found a circular saw made out of wood at Hobby Lobby and decided to paint it silver and glue it to a candlestick, which turned out to be a cute little stand! We cut out some parchment paper to put on it and decorated it “spare tire donuts” and “chocolate construction hats”. The “stuck‑o & cement pizza” was served directly to the kids at their tables.
I inserted decor all along the table and the counter behind it relating back to the theme, inclusive of mini hard hats, cones and flashlights. Additional use of tool boxes aided in holding napkins and extra utensils and drinks were found at the “fueling station”.
The favors were probably my favorite aspect of the party! I was originally planning on utilizing little metal buckets to store the gifts, but when browsing the aisles of the 99c Only Store for ideas, I found the perfect plastic tool boxes for, well, 99 cents! I designed the thank you tag to fit into a plastic i.d. badge holder and attached it to a matching striped lanyard. Inside the toolbox, the guests workers found tools, a couple of construction vehicles and adorable bubbles in the shape of a construction guy ~ all found at The Dollar Tree!
I was so grateful to not only have had the opportunity to plan yet another birthday for Noah, but to be there with my family to help him celebrate another amazing year with a construction party! Noah and my daughter, Anabelle are just THE cutest together and we are so extremely thankful to have him (and his parents) in our lives! We are honored to be part of his crew! ♥
Merci Beaucoup!
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Piggy Bank Parties says
You constructed a perfect celebration, Sweet Cakes! LoVe all the lil’ details and so appreciate the “penny pinching” ideas! ♥ HH
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Thank you so incredibly much, HH!!! ♥
Jenny from Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line says
Lynlee, this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No detail spared– loving the circular saw stands, the toolbox favors, the fondant tools. You are AMAZING!!!! My favorite construction party ever!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
You’re the sweetest ever, Jenny! Thank you so much for your undying support, friend! ♥
Love & Sugar Kisses says
Such and adorable party!!! And you never miss a detail…love every last amazing detail!!!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Merci beaucoup, Maria!!! I truly appreciate it! ♥
Stefani says
I love it!!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Thank you so, so much, Stefani!!! ♥
Brittany Schwaigert says
COME ON!!! I LOVE IT!!! First, can we talk about the GENIUS extension cord toppers in the shape Ns?!?! Dying. And the circular saw stands!!!!!!!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Oh, Britt! Thank you SO incredibly much, sweet friend!!! You are the detail master, so it’s an honor coming from you! ♥
ronisugarcreations says
just adorable„ especially those cute little tool boxes„,
great job Lynlee„
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Thank you so very much, Roni!!! ♥
Whimsical Printables says
Girly… what can I say that I haven’t?! It’s just perfectly awesome!!!!!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
You’re the sweetest, Miranda! Thank you so very much! ♥
Mariah says
Wow! I love your design and of course those cupcake toppers are amazing! I am super impressed that you put this all together at an indoor play place and with such a small amount of time. 🙂
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
It was definitely a rush! LOL! Thank you so incredibly much, Mariah! I truly appreciate it! ♥
Southern Belle's Charm says
Love it! You did a fabulous job of course! Lovin’ the kid table — you are so talented!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Thank you so much, sweet friend!!! ♥
Celebrating Moments by Marcie says
SUPER CUTE!!!! Great job!!!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Thank you so very much, Marcie! I truly appreciate it! ♥
Edible Details says
I LOVE it Lynlee!!!!! I agree with the others, there was no detail left out here — everything is perfection!! 😀 I’m TOTALLY “diggin” it my friend! you have an amazing skill and eye for detail!
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
You’re the sweetest, friend! Thank you so, so much for the incredibly kind words!!! ♥
Party Patisserie says
Lynlee, this party is the CUTEST party!!! I love the theme and all the great details. How much fun it must have been for all the kids! You’re the BEST!♥
Debbie
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Oh, Debbie! Thank you so very much for the kind words!!! ♥
Debra {TiTi's TuTu's} says
You are ridic! LOVE you and all you touch!
xo
Debra
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
Awww, Debra! Thank you so very, very much!!! ♥
eap says
Can i ask how you did the drink cones?
Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
I purchased them from birthdayexpress.com! 🙂
ana gaby says
where did you buy the tiered galvanized cupcake stand and the foam squares that you use as “Table runner”?
Lynlee says
I purchased the cupcake stand at Home Goods a few years back, but I know they also carry similar ones in stores like Pottery Barn and on-line. The foam squares were purchased at a Big Lots store. 🙂
Yajaira Casacuberta says
Where did you get the ID badge with black and yellow strips!? I am working on getting my boys construction birthday party and your website is full with tons of ideas. I am also looking for the plastic tool box hopefully the Dollar tree still have ti in stock!
Thank you so much
Yajaira Cascuberta
Lynlee says
Hi Yajaira! I made/designed the ID badges with the clip art I purchased from the vendors Little Fairy Land and Woofy World (links in the post). Good luck with the tool boxes! Definitely check out the Dollar Tree AND the 99c Only Stores! Hope this helps! 🙂
Yajaira Casacuberta says
Thank you! I had visited about six Dollar tree stores here around my town in NJ and not luck finding the bubbles and the tool boxes! but, I did find the tool boxes online for $6.99 ouch! i like the .99 cents price better LOL Thank you so much, love the construction birthday theme getting lots of ideas from your post, thank you again 😉
Lauren Love says
Beautiful party. The invitation link is not working. Do you still have the file saved from when you made his? I would be willing to pay you to send the file or to add in my son’s name.
Lynlee says
Hi Lauren! I might still have it! If you are interested, please shoot me an e‑mail to lynlee@lynlees.com. 🙂