21 Cheap DIY Party Favor Bags Your Guests Will Love
Are you throwing a party soon? Or maybe looking for ideas that will leave your guests impressed? When its that time around the year to have a birthday party for the kid’s, besides the balloon and giant tissue paper decorations, party favor bags always make me excited.
Every single year, I would search for goodie bag ideas that are inexpensive but at the same time pack quite a punch. Which isn’t as easy as you’d think.
So, this year I decided to put all of these amazing ideas in one place!
If you’ve been wondering how to make a goodie bag and what to put in it or desperately need a few DIY tutorials, then trust me when I say these 21-party favor bag ideas are all you need.
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Affordable Yet Interesting DIY Party Favor Bags
1. Clown Head Favor Bag
Make these super cute mini clown hat party favors and fill them with chocolates, candy, or popcorn. This idea is perfect for any kid’s party but I’m sure adults will love them too.
For this particular day, you’ll need mini hats, cellophane treat bags, your chosen treat, and a few other supplies to put this together.
2. Adorable Bunny Bag
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What I love the most about this bunny goodie bag is if you’re throwing a girls-only party, they’re sure to be a huge hit. Do expect tons of squeals and smiles once you start handing these favors out.
Also, this idea is great for Easter too!
3. Butterfly Treat Bag
via craftymorning
Here’s another brilliant way to wrap candy or jelly beans and turn it into a creative party favor for a kids’ birthday party. You’ll need snack bags, clothespins to keep the bags together, and pipe cleaners for the antenna.
4. Hand Stamped Dot Bag
via aliceandlois
Want to send a special message? This customized muslin bag is really easy to make. It’s colorful and with this tutorial, you get to choose from 4 different dotted patterns.
With cheap party favor bags like these, you get to put in anything you want; sweets, chocolates, gifts, everything will go!
5. Confetti Dipped Bag
Grab some glue and confetti for this awesome pink-dipped gift bag that will totally up your party game. It’s perfect for birthdays, baby showers, wedding receptions and so much more.
For these party favor bags, you’ll need Mod Podge, sponge brush, pink paper bags, and of course confetti!
6. Pretty Handmade Gift Bag
via hellosandwich
Are you up for a quick and easy DIY project? This one will show you the best way to make a gift bag from scratch! Yes, you read right.
Grab a piece of wrapping paper, a bit of glue, and some string. Despite how it looks, it’s so easy anyone can make it.
7. Printed Party Favor Bag
via damasklove
Simple, cute, and sweet? What better way is there to send your guests off with than this party bag? If you like me and lazy is your middle name, you’re going to love this tutorial.
All you need for these party favor bags – is a printer, crisp white bags, and glue. Don’t forget to drop in some tasty treats!
8. Watermelon Treat Bags
via ohhappyday
How cute are these party favor bags? I’m sure during summer, these bags are sure to be a huge hit. All you need to do is grab a paper plate, paint it, and wrap your treats in them.
Once you’ve made enough, pop them in a woven basket and finish it off with this cute message.
You could leave them on the dessert table or by the front door. Your guests can simply grab one as they leave.
9. Black and Gold Chevron
Do you love chevron patterns? So do we! This party goodie bag is ideal for Halloween with a black and brown paper bag and an orange ribbon to tie it off.
10. Tropical Gift Bags
Have a pool or beach party? Then match the theme with these amazing tropical theme goodie bags.
For this one, you’ll need plain gift bags, curling ribbon, fake flowers, and a glue gun.
Also, this fabulous tutorial included a video version so if you’re the kind that loves to watch tutorials, you’re in luck!
11. Paper Ghost Bag
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Here’s another Halloween-themed goodie bag you can make if you’re looking for something easy to make and you can push out a few at one go.
For these party favor bags, you’ll need mini paper bags, googly eyes, and glue. Once you’re done, you can pop a small Hersey’s milk chocolate slap into them.
12. Halloween Goodie Bags
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Since we’re still on the topic of Halloween, here’s another awesome goodie bag idea that doesn’t require much effort of things. You’ll need to make a batch of popcorn to fill them and print out ‘BOO’ signs for the bag.
13. Fruit Inspired Treat Bag
via makeandtell
For summer-themed parties, we highly recommend this mini fruit-inspired diy goodie bags. Luckily for you, all you’ll need is to print out your chosen fruit and follow the tutorial as she shows you how to fold them using a bone folder.
14. Liberty of London
via ohhappyday
Thank your guests for coming with this adorable black paper bag, topped off with a patterned paper and a vertical sign. This party favor bag is cheap to make and perfect if you’re on a tight budget.
15. Lemonade Party Favor
Make these cute lemonade cups for a summer-themed party. You’ll need a plastic bag, tape, and the printable to create this cup shape.
Once you’re done making them, just pop the sweets in and finish off with a straw.
16. DIY Unicorn Gift Bag
via tikkido
Girls love anything unicorn-themed and this easy goodie bag will win their hearts.
All you need to do is draw eyelashes on the plain gift bag, add a gold glitter cone as the horn, with two pink ears on either side, and finish off with glitter fabric and a few fake flowers.
17. Iridescent Favor Bags
Make these unique pastel-themed party favor bags by using glassine bags. These bags are sure to turn out great!
18. No Sew Pom Pom Bag
Sewing can take up a lot of time and when you’re busy running around trying to sort out last-minute runs for the party, I’m sure you’ll need a quick DIY tutorial that won’t require much time.
19. Patterned Favor Bag
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These party favor bags make use of a patchwork pattern that will blend in perfectly with any pastel-themed party. You could even add an extra detail to the outside by gluing on a few mini pom poms.
20. Glitter Dipped Bags
These party favor bags are really easy to make. All you need to do is coat the bottom of the bag with Mod Podge glue and sprinkle the glitter.
However, working with glitter can get messy so make sure you place plastic or paper on your desk so you can contain the mess.
21. Animal Themed Kid’s Party
If you’re throwing an animal-themed birthday party, then these raccoon party favor bags will make the kids jump for joy!
