How I DIYed an EPIC Train Birthday Party on a BUDGET! 🚂 DIY Cardboard Steam Train Tutorial

Thanks to Cricut for sponsoring this video and helping me throw Finn an amazing 4th Birthday Party! #cricutmade #Cricut #cricutdiy
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DIY Cardboard Train Tutorial
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I’m Whitney from WhiskeyandWhit.com, a budget-friendly DIYer who will show you I also love to share Budget Home Decor content, Wood Build Tutorials, Cricut tips and tricks, Thrift Flips, and Dollar Tree Hacks, so consider following along on all my platforms below. #WhiskeyandWhit #DollarTree #dollartreehacks #diybirthdaydecor #trainbirthday
I officially have a FOUR-YEAR-OLD, can you believe it!? We recently threw him a Dollar Tree Train Birthday Party and I'm bringing you ALL the Dollar Tree Birthday party ideas. I'm excited to be sharing TONS of Dollar Tree Birthday Party Ideas for Dollar Tree Birthday party decorations, Dollar Tree Birthday party favors, and DIY Dollar Tree Birthday Party decorations. I found so many adorable dinosaur party supplies from Dollar Tree which gave me a ton of Birthday Party ideas from Dollar Tree with those Dollar Tree party supplies! Come along as I show you how you can also throw an epic Dollar Tree birthday party! I'm sharing a TON of Train Birthday Decoration Ideas - including how to DIY a cardboard Steam Train or Polar Express Train! That's right, they are easy AND affordable! I'll also share a ton of other train birthday party DIY ideas!
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0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Plan Smarter & Get Multifunctional Decor
1:49 - Digital Birthday Party Invites in Canva
2:43 - How to save on birthday party supplies
3:55 - Easy Cricut Train Party DIY Projects
4:56 - Dollar Tree Train Birthday Party DIY
8:27 - DIY Cupcake Toppers with a Cricut
10:42 - Cardstock Train Tracks
11:41 - DIY Party Favor Bags with Vinyl
14:43 - How to make a cardboard steam train with a balloon garland
22:50 - Unique Birthday Party Guest Book Pillow
26:20 - DIY Party Signage using Cricut
27:45 - Outro
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[@celtprincess13]

What a fun party! Finn is a lucky little dude, to have such a creative mom!

[@brookemahanes]

What a joy to watch Finn grow and see his lovely Mom making him these special birthday parties. So special❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@beverlylones9552]

Whitney, what an amazing party! You did an amazing job on absolutely everything! Finn is a very blessed little boy! Happy Birthday, Finn!❤️🎂🎈🚃🚞

[@laurielasley6568]

Happy Birthday Finn, hard to believe you are 4 all ready.

[@shellylemons]

My daughter is expecting a boy in August. I sent this to her to save for his future birthday. I love this idea. Every boy loves trains.

[@deaneclark6469]

Oh my goodness, Whitney! Everything that you created turned out so cute! Your train is my favorite!❤ You are so creative! I'm throwing my best friend a surprise 50th 70's, disco themed birthday party! Do you have any diy ideas for me for the disco theme? I would really appreciate it! I know Finn loved his party! As always, Whitney, thank you for sharing all of your hard work, creativity, talent, and inspiration! Stay safe, healthy, and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊🚂

[@sandicollins4000]

Great job Whitney! Finn’s a lucky little boy to have such a crafty Mama! Happy birthday Finn! 🎈🚂

[@luanastone8350]

Thankfully my children are all grown, and grandchildren are all pretty much grown too -- with 4 greats! I don't have parties to plan anymore : ( I loved watching you create all the train stuff. Everything was so very cute and Finn is getting so big! You are so clever with all your creations and Finn will remember all the fun you created for the rest of his life. I'm sure all your guests love the parties you throw and all the work you put into them. Thank you so much for sharing! Happy Belated Birthday to Finn.

[@maryburke3041]

Finn has a great Mom! You are so talented , well done!

[@valerieodenthal6908]

❤Clever girl ❤ Finn is one lucky kiddo! ❤ Happy birthday Finn! If you are ever in Utah, bring him to the Golden Spike State Park. We have a rich history of steam locomotives and several museums. Heber Creeper is a delightful ride on a locomotive also!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

That sounds awesome, he would love that!!

[@amber689]

My son, Colin, had a Thomas birthday when he was 4!!! I did a lot of similar projects. His birthday is around Halloween, so we used his costume for both. He is 13 and some of the items are still in his room, and well loved!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Aw I love hearing that!! That is our plan too ✨🚂♥️

[@user-qe5yk9ld4z]

I hope Finn has an amazing birthday!🎉🎉🎉❤

[@theresapatrono4062]

Awesome. Finn will have such great memory to look back on.

[@julielavers3394]

WOW! What an amazing theme party you put together, Whitney! The train is amazing! Happy Birthday to Finn! ❤

[@shannonlibby7350]

Wow! Lucky Finn🎉 Decorations turned out super nice!

[@amyandrzejewski2039]

It all turned out adorable!!! I love that he can use many of the items for play after the party!!!

[@mariamercado3946]

Happy belated birthday, Finn. Thank you for sharing all these amazing birthday party ideas.

[@dianeoshea9253]

That train is amazing! Happy Birthday Finn! 🥳🥳

[@barbkrieser8972]

Whitney ... awesome!!!! Happy Birthday, Finn!!! What a fun party....🎉❤😊

[@valerieallison8055]

One lucky young man. You are a great Mom

[@lanettecater6947]

You definitely did it again, Whitney. An awesome job on the b'day party. I'm sure. Finn loved it. Happy birthday. I loved the theme all aboard Finn is 4

[@lindageorge6174]

Awesome job! I love watching creative people, I can't even make a stick person without him looking all wonky! 💞

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! I also can't draw a stick person so I can relate!

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Great job Whitney.......You are so, so creative and talented!!!!!!! AWESOME job!!!!!!

[@sonyawyatt177]

What a fun birthday theme for your little guy! Fun Fun Fun

[@dtropepe]

Wow this video was so exciting to watch you how to put this party together! So many amazing ideas!! Happiest 4th birthday to Finn TFS Whitney 😊

[@sac4939]

Lucky Finn, Happy Bday🚂

[@lourdestaboada4153]

Enjoyed seeing your magic!! Finn had an awesome 4th birthday party!!! Everything you made was awesome!! ❤🎉

[@user-kw4ie2dh9x]

As usual you knocked it out of the park! I love your imagination and that you're so willing to share your ideas! Thank you so much!

[@tonyaslusher9606]

What an amazing job.. you had one very excited little one. Not to mention everyone that attended his party.

[@alishafontaine4830]

My daughter is turning 4 in about 3 weeks! Such a fun age! Emma wants a paw patrol birthday party ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Aw that’s so awesome!! It truly is so fun - enjoy your party!

[@shellykyleigh]

You are so talented, Whitney! Everything turned out amazing! Happy Birthday to Finn!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much!! ✨🚂♥️

[@nikirox5296]

I can't believe he's 4! Happy Birthday (my twins will be 19 in April I know how fast time goes) enjoy every moment xo

[@Peanut1965]

Oh my goodness!! Some fantastic ideas for my grandsons first birthday in Dec!!! Thank you Whitney! Plus I’ll show my niece for her little guy that turned 4 a couple of days after Finn lol.

[@cathereneackroyd7957]

My son is 20 now but l love watching your videos and this was absolutely amazing all of it l couldn’t tell you what I loved the best because all of it is fantastic ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Aw thank you so much!! ♥️🚂✨

[@cynthianehrbass8061]

Love love love. Cricut really makes everything look so high end. Great job.

[@widowswatch6610]

That train was a lot of work. Wow! It came out really nice. Your boy is lucky remember don’t spoil him. You are just too good of a mom. Excellent creative job!! 👍

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much! It’s one of the ways I show love ❤️

[@catherine_valdez]

Happy 4th Birthday, Mr. Finn!🎉

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you!!

[@gailrhodes2859]

Oh my goodness!!! You are awesome!!! So so creative and a great mommy

[@kathycleriucuzio5245]

This is fantastic! So much creativity!🚂

[@jillb7234]

That was amazing Whitney! ❤

[@user-md5yc3nb4t]

I love your RR themed party. A lot of work!!!!!

[@tammyboynton600]

Wow!!! The train is great and can be used for so many things but loved all your ideas.

[@imjustsayny]

AMAZING! Everything looked fabulous.

[@tammyhenderson4565]

You did another GREAT Birthday Theme and did such a great job on everything,

[@tonyaburkey2270]

We love big themed party everything! I love all yours and know the work that goes in. Everything looks amazing and Finn will be super happy!!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! It was such a great day! ✨♥️🚂

[@cindycamden5673]

Little Finn is lucky to have such a creative mom. This is great party decor for your fourth birthday.

[@arlenecook7883]

I would love to see what you did for baby showers. It is amazing all the items you make 🎉😊

[@denisescott7341]

Absolutely Adorable... Your talent is Absolutely Amazing ❤🚂

[@peggymarsh6569]

You always do the BEST decorations!!!! Happy happy birthday for Mr. Finn

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much!! It’s truly a labor of love!

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Wow! What a wonderful job you did on every detail! Super smart with the idea of using color so everything isn’t themed and you can use a lot of it in other settings. I’m sure Finn is grateful to have such a cool and creative mom!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much! I have so much fun planning these for him!

[@celisewitherington8404]

Fantastic ideas. Great job Whitney

[@tabithapowell7326]

I’m new to your channel and I am blown away by your creativity! That train was amazing! I love how you incorporated the balloon garland into the train by making it the smoke. Everything was so adorable! Finn is a blessed little boy to have such a creative Mom who puts so much time and effort into his birthdays! Happy belated birthday Finn!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much! That’s so great to hear!! ✨🚂♥️

[@annerohrbacker6097]

All I can say is WOW!! What a GREAT video and thank you for sharing all these projects with us! 🚂🚂🚂

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@annerohrbacker6097]

@@Whiskeyandwhit ♥️♥️♥️

[@hzs9220]

Wow! I really enjoyed watching this video. Such amazing ideas especially the train!

[@judithhawkins1126]

So cute!!

[@user-kg8wg4dg1o]

Great work Whitney. Thanks for sharing.

[@spidermonkey1962]

What amazing party decor. I'm sure Finn loved everything. Happy Birthday Finn 🚆🚆🚆🚆

[@pattimercer9357]

What a great Momma!!!

[@SamBlakeCasen]

Whitney, Mr. Finn is so lucky that God Cjose you to be his Momma! Every year for his birthday, you blow his prior years' parties out of the water! Fo you surprise him with everything the day of his party after you have it all decorated? If so, I would love love love to see his reaction! His first grade school birthday party...I can see it now! , All his buddies come over to celebrate with him. They are expecting a badic party with some balloons, ugoy plastic table covers, and maybe crape paper streamers. Oh, Nay Nay! Not Finn's Mom! Ms Whitney. She GOES ALL OUT! His friends are going to love it, and he will be so envious! 🥳🎉🎂🩷💜🩵

[@rachellarsen939]

Love love love this!!❤

[@writercard4]

You did a great job! I bet Finn loved it!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

He really did, thank you!!

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good evening Whitney and thank you for sharing and Happy 4th Birthday Finn and Whitney awesome job

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks so much!

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Great idea. I have some collectible trains in storage. You have reminded me that I need to get them out and finish the repairs to them.

[@sylviamacdonald7625]

Oh my goodness Whitney !!!! My husband is still a train lover and our downstairs is 8 ft x 16 ft train/railroad stuff. Sorry, " Teacher Brain " lol. I will get a good video clip of his set up in action for Mr. Finn. Loving those railroad signs ! Love & Blessings from Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 xo

[@sk8rmom222]

Soooooooo nice!!!!!!

[@shellyk1454]

Fantastic ideas!! You're sooo creative! ❤

[@skidismom1]

So creative as always !

[@karenkinyone613]

Awesome 👏🏻 ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thanks 🤗

[@vickiestevens6969]

Incredible. Great job.

[@dianadunham6691]

Super cute!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! 😊

[@janicelange2160]

❤OMG, you are amazing. I love the train and the balloon steam puts it over the top.❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you 🤗

[@terriallen2537]

Great job!! I did theme parties and all holidays like this. It was way before Cricut, everything had to be done by hand 😵‍💫😫 My girls are 30, 31, & 35 with kids of their own. They still talk about the parties and holidays. Also they carry on these traditions with my grandbabies too. Every single blister, late night and back ache was worth it. Hoping this tradition will carry on for generations. Finn will always remember these special moments!! Party turned out stellar 😊

[@jillferrell4260]

Amazing!! Great job! Thanks for the inspo. I am planning my son's high school graduation party for this June! I never thought a balloon arch could be so easy!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Glad it was helpful! They are super easy!

[@Catherine_AZ]

Finn’s a lucky kid that he’s got such a crafty mom!

[@Lasuth82]

Awesome projects.

[@yudelka4]

Awesome train ❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! 🚂♥️✨

[@itsyourlife8852]

This is so amazing!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@mrs.pattiderge6743]

Wow. You are the best mom and dad. Finn is a lucky and special boy. Great ideas and diys!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Aw thanks so much! I just love themed parities and making him smile 🚂✨♥️

[@lesliehodges2419]

Such a cute job on the decor!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! 🚂

[@debbymccormack6525]

You're such a pro Whitney! Finn's parties are always epic! Can I ask you which balloon package you bought from Amazon?

[@crosbytrains]

Nice

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You always outdo yourself on Finn's birthday parties and you didn't disappoint with this one. Happy 4th birthday, Finn!!

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you so much, Alma! It brings me so much joy to bring him joy 🚂♥️ thanks for watching!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@Whiskeyandwhit you're welcome, sweet friend. I bet. He's lucky to have you as his mom.

[@rhondagarron7699]

What a great great job you did my grandson is also named Finn and his four happy birthday

[@emptymcnesters]

Simply amazing Whitney!! P.S. can I come to the next party? Asking for a friend….

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

I use a paper tape or lint roller tape when applying to cardstock.

[@maryschlief2138]

Sooooo fun! Great ideas! I especially love the train car! I am the polar express conductor for kindergarten and I have been looking for a way to make a train car! I need it to fold up or something as space is an issue! I volunteer to do this so there are no funds for this yet I need a huge train car like the size of a door in the school that they feel like they are climbing into! Please let me know if you have any ideas! I love how you go thru the cricut stuff. I’m hating mine right now! Love the stuff it makes just having trouble! Thanks for all the fun!

[@loiskost2606]

Çute ideas 😊❤

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! 😊

[@kinggirl6]

I love this video!! Hey, Whitney, do you have a recipe for your butter cream frosting

[@cynthiawall7073]

❤❤❤

[@rebeccajansen9634]

❤❤❤❤

[@dianadunham6691]

You are so clever! I love it. By the way, winged it, not wung it.

[@dortheliaboykin8243]

❤

[@perfectlyimperfectpressons]

This video, and your talent, are absolutely amazing. But, that tiered tray that you put the cupcakes on? 😍

[@Whiskeyandwhit]

Thank you! 😊 I got that for Finn's 1st birthday years ago at Marshalls :)

[@perfectlyimperfectpressons]

@Whiskeyandwhit it is gorgeous! I wish we had a Marshall's around here because I know that something that gorgeous is going to cost 3x as much somewhere else. Lol.

[@lyndacrossman4101]

WOW!! GREAT FUN, BUT I AM TIRED JUST WATCHING ALL YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL... GREAT JOB. LUCKY KID!!

[@whatlolawants2167]

I don't have children but I had to watch this video because Finn is so adorable and I love how you go all out for his birthday. Such a great job Whitney.❤

[@dianakimball5278]

My kids were lucky if they got a piece of cake before the dog got to it. Thank you for sharing your sparkle.🧁🎈🎉