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Cool party favours and great goody bags

I remember as a kid, I loved going to friends parties and it was such a treat when we were presented with a goody bags (often stuffed full of sweets). Nowadays I am asked how to make wedding and party favours look fabulous, or have that last minute present I need to wrap super quick.

DIY gift bags

 

With just a few simple steps you can turn a simple paper bag into a gift wrapped creation

paper goody bags

I am often doing press launches or preparing giveaways for an event. It is usually quite last minute and I don’t have the time to be gift wrapping each pack individually.

pink party bags

With decorative paper bags you can just slot the gift or sweets inside

If you’re unsure what items to put in your goody bags, think about the recipients and have a budget in mind.  Immediately for children you may think of candy or sweets, but maybe a trip to the Pound Shop or Dollar Store will open your eyes.

 

If you are launching a new product as a business pop in a sample of what you are giving with a little bit of company information like a business card or a simple flyer.

Torie Jayne dognuts

If you’re selling something which is too expensive to give away like silver jewellery, you could always include an invitation to loan or try the product with a discount code to entice the buyer in mind, or make something edible with the same theme in mind

(I love these gluten free donuts by Torie Jayne)

block bottom paper bags

Once the item(s) inside, I tend to fold the top over neatly and secure using some Double Sided Tape

Here I have used some block bottom bags for more bulky gifts

yellow paper bags

 

Alternatively you could fold in the top corner at an angle in to the centre so it resembles an envelope shape.

Kate Landers doily bags

If you have decorative punches and scissors you could decorate the top of the bags. This is a great idea from Kate Landers Events

chevron paper bags

 

Turquoise paper chevron bags

I am a huge fan of colour and we have just got these funky chevron and stripe bags from LA.  I cannot wait to use them in my own projects and will try not to eat too many edible goodies in the process!

chevron party bags

 

Don’t forget this idea can soon be used for wedding favours and here I have done a version using some lace

paper bags and laceHere’s some more simple ideas that I have used with some ribbon remnants and decorations – Ideal from anything from Fathers Day to a last minute Valentine surprise.

monochrome paper bags

 

If you buy something in a non branded paper bag, reuse it and do a bit for the planet.

Happy Wrapping x

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Comments

  1. Sheila Adeyemi on September 3, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Very creative ideas. Must try these soon. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Josef on August 2, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Once upon a time goodie bags were just that bags. Nowadays, the end-of-party giveaways include everything from jam-packed jars and festive party poppers to reusable totes and custom sporty backpacks. (We’ve come a long way, huh?) To introduce you to all the ways you can put together party favors, ahead you’ll find the best kids’ goodie bag ideas worth considering for your little one’s bash. And hey, whichever you don’t pick this year, you can save for next!

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