10 Handmade Kids' Party Favors

All in Favor: 10 Handmade Kids' Party Favors
All in Favor: 10 Handmade Kids' Party Favors

I was first introduced to the wonder of the party favor at Jessica's fifth birthday. I remember excitedly taking that Barbie cellophane bag filled with treats home and admiring all that was inside. To this day, party favors still make me happy, and nothing is quite as fun as ones for children's parties. Here are some 10 fresh ideas for handmade kids' party favors that are sure to impress.






Pinwheel Boxes
Pinwheel Boxes

1. Pinwheel Boxes
Pinwheels are super easy to make on your own and are a great way to jazz up plain boxes.
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Striped Bags
Striped Bags

2. Striped Bags
These individualized, fabric drawstring bags make whatever is housed inside look all that much better.
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Pennant Flags
Pennant Flags

3. Pennant Flags
Personalize a cute flag with each guest's initial. They can wave it out the window on their way home!
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Related: 25 unique birthday themes for kids



Collage Kit
Collage Kit

4. Collage Kit
Go though your collection of art supplies and create a collage kit for kids to get creative with.
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Pirate Treasure
Pirate Treasure

5. Pirate Treasure
If you're going with a pirate theme, you can't leave out the treasure. Scan your local party store for inexpensive fillings.
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Butterfly Snacks
Butterfly Snacks

6. Butterfly Snacks
These cute butterfly snacks can be customized by your child and would be perfect for a spring party.
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Related: Tori Spellng's tips for hosting a kids' party

Surprise Balls
Surprise Balls

7. Surprise Balls
Surprise balls provide at least 10 minutes of pure joy. Just make sure guests open them at home so you're not stuck with the crepe paper mess.
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Airplane Favor Bags
Airplane Favor Bags

8. Airplane Favor Bags
I'm always a fan of using plain muslin bags to package favors. These airplane-themed are better than real plane food.
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Polka Dot Bags
Polka Dot Bags

9. Polka Dot Bags
Who doesn't love bubble wrap? The creative, shiny pouches really pop!
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Related: 6 creative ways to decorate with balloons



Crayon Bags
Crayon Bags

10. Crayon Bags
Mini packs of crayons would be a great takeaway (and a practical gift sure to be used) from an art or rainbow-themed party.
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- By Melanie Blodgett
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