Surfing Pinterest we saw this idea and instantly fell in love with it. It was quick and we were able to do this in one evening (You know as in the night before the pinewood derby- that’s how we roll!)
There was no tutorial on this just a photo on Pinterest so I decided to blog how we make this- for anyone else interested 🙂
These blocks are cut from 2×4’s. They measure 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch triangles. Then spray painted a navy blue.
The next photo we forgot to get a picture of – is us spray paying all the hot wheel cars that we got for 1.00 each at Walmart. Spray pain them gold. We didn’t spray the bottom of the cars as they are black and you won’t see them.
While they were drying- Using white vinyl I cut out the Pack Numbers on my Silhouette machine. They were approx 2 inches to fit on the side of the triangle. Then I also cut out a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place numbers for 3 of the trophies.
Transfer on the vinyls to your dry wood triangles.
3 of them we added which award they were for on the opposite side of 3 wood pieces.
Using a very large glob of E-6000 Glue
Place the car near the back top of the trophy. Hold it in place for a minute. This glue DOES dry fast however since you are using SO MUCH of it- it will need to dry over night to cure and harden.
We used a piece of left over 2×4 to prop the trophies on its back corner to make the area FLAT for the cars to dry other wise the cars slide down and move.
They look so good! The boys were VERY VERY excited to receive these trophies and they did not break the bank. We will be making these again next year. Maybe in a different shape wood or color etc. We will change it up however we really liked having homemade trophies to give the boys. They were SUPER excited! (And we were excited how they turned out!!)
Both deaf since the age of 3, Chad and Mary Beth enjoy not only raising their little family but photographing together, cooking & crafting as well. Living in Central Florida with their ...
Clever, inexpensive & something kids can easily make while learning various techniques.
My only question is – why are the cars pointed downward rather than up the ramp?
It is going down the ramp just like it does in pinewood derby. They start at the top of the ramp and slide down the ramp for the race. So it is to somewhat replicate that 🙂
Ah-ha. Thank you for the explanation. Shows you that I’ve never been to a derby. I liked the idea enough to save it. Great photos and good project in which to get the kids involved.
Tavette
The trophies are so great! I wish I had seen them last month! We had our Derby in March and our Tigers were so excited!
Oh my..what a fantastic idea!! I am glad you posted this, now I can have something to do over the summer for next year. Thank you for sharing!