DIY Shower Favors

As promised here is another thrifty do-it-yourself idea from the bridal shower I hosted a couple of weeks ago.  

These are made out of card stock, heart candies and adhesive labels.  They are very simple to do. 

Start off by taking any coordinating style of 12x12 card stock paper and using a paper cutter, cut them into 4x12 inch strips.  You should be able to get 3 favors from each piece of paper. 

Next, I took an Avery package label, and using Microsoft Word, created the custom thank you message.  I cut the labels using my paper cutter so that they would have a crisp square edge, but you could leave them rounded if you like.

Then, starting at one end of the paper fold down about an inch and a half. This will be your top flap to close the favor.  Take the other end and fold the paper in half, right sides together.  This is what will give your favor a little more stability when standing it up.  Now, fold the paper in the opposite direction(almost like an accordion) about an inch from that fold on both sides. (refer to picture for a better understanding)  

After the favor is folded, take a small cellophane bag and fill it with any type of candies or mints that you like.  The bags can be found at any craft store or Wal Mart.  I paid about $1.50 for 100 bags. Fold the top of the bag over 2 or three times and place the folded edge up to the top of your favor.  Fold over the top flap and staple it closed.

Finally, place your thank you label on the favor and you are done!  These cost us around .50-.60 each to make.   

 

Comments

[Chris@Celebrations At Home]

Great Tutorial! Thanks!