We are in full prep mode for my daughter’s 10th birthday party. Being in January, it is almost ALWAYS postponed, due to snowy weather! This year is no exception, but it looks like it will actually happen on the second try this year!
I always like to look for creative ways to do party favor bags, affectionately referred to as “goody bags” by the kids. At 10 years old, HipChick is growing out of those plastic character ones. (I try not to use those anyway) So here is a cute, inexpensive party favor bag idea! These bright colors and ribbons are perfect for the preteen crowd.
To put together these bags, simply buy a pack of solid colored paper gift bags. I’ve seen these from $1.50 to $2.50 for a pack of 15. Also get some thin ribbon. Mine was $1.00, from Michaels.
How to Tie Pretty Ribbon on the Top of Your Gift Bag
Step 1: Cut the ribbon in lengths of about 5 inches. Trim the ends to form a pretty “forked” edge. Fold the ribbon in half, lengthwise, and cut at a diagonal. The side with the edges should be longer than the fold.
Step 2: Punch two holes through the top of each bag, about 1/2 inch apart. Thread the ribbon through both holes on one side of the bag.
Step 3: Turn the bag around, And thread the ribbon ends back through the holes, on the outside of the other ribbon. (uh… does that make sense? Just look at the picture…)
Step 4: Even out the ribbon ends in the front of the bag, so they are even and pretty!
And there you have it! I like to choose two bright colors, then mix and match the plates and napkins. This year, brights are really in!
I purchased all the supplies for the bags at Michaels Craft Store! And Maven of Savin’ just happens to have some great Michaels coupons! Click here to get the scoop on 20% off your entire order (today, Saturday January 15 ONLY) or 40% off one item all next week!
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Cute, cute! You know I love birthay party stuff–LOVE the way you did the ribbon! 🙂
We just had Lydia’s party, too! Yay for January 5th babies!
So cute! My daughter is turning 10 in a couple of months too. I am curious what you put in the bag? I would think something like lip gloss, chocolate…? I guess I really don’t know what else!
Yes, that is definitely a tough one! We put the little cheap nail polish, Bon Bons, one of those plastic rings that looks like a bubble with cool designs (in the party favor section at Walmart, one of those Japanese puzzle erasers (from Michaels), and candy.
Oh perfect! I will be copying you for my daughters birthday! 🙂 Thanks a bunch!
The ribbon just makes it pop 😉 Thanks for sharing.
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Great idea, we have a birthday coming up at the end of the month, I may have to do this for the goodie bags…
Hi, I added your project to my Saturday Stumbles post!
~Jamie @ scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com
Great collection of gift bag. I love this blog, bags design really very nice.
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