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Entertaining / How To's / Kids & Family

D.I.Y. FAVOR BAGS Bugs & Butterflies

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!

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Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. FripperyVintage says

    March 1, 2013 at 9:19 am

    So cute, just had to do the goody bag thing myself, but for 8 yr old boys!

  2. Emma (Glitter and Gold) says

    March 1, 2013 at 9:27 am

    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
    http://glitterandgoldblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-big-four-oh.html

  3. Anna @ IHOD says

    March 1, 2013 at 9:30 am

    These are adorable Erika! I bet your daughter loved them:) Hope it was a memorable birthday!

  4. Bettina says

    March 1, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Too cute, she’s going to have such a festive birthday!

  5. Preciously Me says

    March 1, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Those favor bags are so cute and thank you for the leaf tag template!
    Joyeux Anniversaire to your little daughter ?

  6. Jen Ramos says

    March 1, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    oh my she is so precious!

    Madebygirl.blogspot.com
    MadeByGirl.com

  7. Tanya says

    March 1, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    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!

  8. elizabeth says

    March 1, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    OMG she is looking gorgeous in those photos! Adorable project but who can stop staring at her??
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  9. Amanda || Eclectic Snapshots says

    March 1, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    She is the cutest little birthday girl I’ve ever seen!

  10. Rhoda says

    March 1, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    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.

  11. Haus and Home says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:33 am

    So cute! I love the little bug stickers.

  12. Megan :: Honey We're Home says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    She is the cutest!! My son turns 3 on Monday! These are such fun ages:)

  13. Natalie says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:21 am

    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
    dishesrunwaysandbriefcases.com

  14. The Now says

    March 4, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I can’t…..Leighton is just so precious! SUch a cute little DIY. Happy 4th birthday cutie!!! xoxo

  15. Punctuation Mark says

    March 4, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Such a cute project to do… Love it!

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