Want to save on costs but also send your wedding guests home with a sweet treat? How about trying these DIY favor bags? With minimal effort {and a fabulous FREE template}, you can create these thoughtful treat bags to give your guests.
You'll need:
Supplies
1. Scallop Cards from Paper-Source $6.50 for a 20 pack of cards
2. Lunch Bags
3. ⅛ in Ribbon $9.50 for 30 yards we used chartreuse
4. Eyelet Setter $4.50
5. Eyelets in Gravel $1.45 for 50
6. ⅛ Hole Punch
Instructions
1. Print out the Scallop Cards
2. Place Scallop Cards on the Lunch Bag
3. Punch holes through the card and bag at the same time
4. Place eyelets right side up and card right side down, use Eyelet Setter and a small hammer to set
5. Fill your goodie bags with yummy treats
6. Run ⅛ in Ribbon through the bag and card and tie
And you will have the most thoughtful favor bags!
Template and images via The Wedding Chicks
Cayman Resorts says
I love the goodie bag idea. Can definitely help reduce the wedding cost and still be stylish.
Wedding Singer says
What a great wedding idea. It's definitely in the bag! I'm going to pass this on to my wedding planner friends.
James Wedding Singer says
Simple and tasteful (pun intended!) – And your guests will be delighted that they are all hand-made. Sweet and happy endings for all.
David Fielden says
Thanks for this great tip! I have been fretting over what wedding favor to give to my guests for my wedding, to make it a more memorable one instead of giving out the conventional wedding favors. I have definitely found the inspiration I need, and thanks again for sharing this! I love it!
Howard Keele says
What a brilliant concept. I love the DIY aspect of this simple yet charmingly artistic idea. We're on a tight budget for our wedding, but little money saving tips like this one will help us stretch it even more.
Diva M says
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Bride Goggles says
So cute - perfect for so many different types of parties. Including a wine party that I'm hosting next month! Thanks for the great idea :)
Debbie @ The Hip Hostess says
Hey, I've been looking something just like this. I love the clean, natural & simple look of this. Would be great at a Baby Shower too! Thank for sharing.
Courtney says
Love this idea, and definitely would work other types of parties as well! Love the scallop on the cards.