Handmade Daytona 500 Party Favors

Daytona 500 is a sun-soaked racing celebration that warrants a great party; not to mention some very cool handmade party favors.

Homemade party favors for a Daytona 500 festivity could include unique takes on the model race car concept. The host could paint Florida-friendly images of oranges and sun beams on the side of the cars, or perhaps the numbers and racing stripes of their favorite Daytona 500 cars and drivers. And she could package these cars in small orange crates, or in cardboard boxes decorated with Florida postcards.

Handmade party favors for a Daytona 500 party also could be edible; the creative host could put a real, juicy Florida orange on wheels, prepare an iced golden sweet roll in the shape of a smiley faced sun (this effect could be achieved with butter cream icing in colors of yellow and black) or perhaps serve some key lime pie in a take home wrapper emblazoned with the Daytona 500 logo.

Colors for a Daytona 500 party should be as bright and splashy as the Florida sun, with yellows and golds predominating. Balloons and balloon arches, confetti and tulle and tissue banners should be presented throughout the party area; the host might even wish to create a radiant floral arch using a fine sampling of Florida native flowers, like African violets and Amaranth, Black Eyed Susans, etc.

Guests will ‘race’ to this sunny celebration of the Daytona 500; particularly one that comes complete with a plethora of shiny and enjoyable homemade party favors.