Blogging later than usual because I wanted to share this little project that my daughter and I worked on last night for her birthday! Last year we made the same bags with an “animal” theme, and this year, I opted for “bugs & butterflies.” Whenever I make things like these, my friends ask me how?! I honestly make it up as I go along, but I thought I could break it down here for those interested…
To save money on the cost of expensive printed gift bags, I always buy clear cellophane bags, and add a patterned napkin that matches my other party paper goods. This year, we threw in goodies like play-do, bubbles, candy, worms, bugs and butterflies (different for boys vs. girls). Bug = boy bag; butterfly = girl bag. Easy!
I know a lot of you don’t have access to Photoshop or Illustrator to create the leaves, so guess what, here is the leaf tag template for you to type your own text on top! My little one had a ton of fun putting the stickers on the leaves.
You’ll notice I also cut a few notches in the sides of the leaves to make them more leaf-like. And the curled ribbon adds that extra “vine” touch.
My daughter’s birthday is actually on Sunday, and it’s hard to believe she is going to be 4 years old. Such an incredibly fun age.
Have a wonderful weekend!
So cute, just had to do the goody bag thing myself, but for 8 yr old boys!
awww so cute …. my little Ms. E is 4 on Tuesday! and we are doing her party this Saturday …. it feels like yesterday right!!! Here are our favors
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These are adorable Erika! I bet your daughter loved them:) Hope it was a memorable birthday!
Too cute, she’s going to have such a festive birthday!
Those favor bags are so cute and thank you for the leaf tag template!
Joyeux Anniversaire to your little daughter ?
oh my she is so precious!
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I am sooo bad at these kinds of things so I really appreciate the break down from creative types like you! Bookmarking this one. Thank you!
OMG she is looking gorgeous in those photos! Adorable project but who can stop staring at her??
xoxo -e (modern24seven)
She is the cutest little birthday girl I’ve ever seen!
I am so glad you included that template because often these DIYs have something that the ‘average’ person can’t do! Thank you for making this so easy.
So cute! I love the little bug stickers.
She is the cutest!! My son turns 3 on Monday! These are such fun ages:)
love this idea!!!
Thanks for sharing, I am thinking of taking this idea to a more bridal shower look for one of my girlfriends next month.
Happy 4th Birthday cutie!
xo
Natalie
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I can’t…..Leighton is just so precious! SUch a cute little DIY. Happy 4th birthday cutie!!! xoxo
Such a cute project to do… Love it!