Creating personalized party favor bags using paper bags is a simple and enjoyable DIY project. With basic materials and tools, you can craft unique, environmentally friendly favor bags for your next event.

Make Party Favor Bags Using Paper Bags

Step 1: Gather Materials

Gather all necessary materials such as paper bags, decorative paper, ribbon, glue, and any other embellishments you wish to use.

Step 2: Prepare Paper Bags

Inspect the paper bags to ensure they are clean and undamaged. Flatten them out and crease any folds to make decorating easier.

Step 3: Decorate the Bags

Use decorative paper, stickers, stamps, markers, or paint to personalize your bags. Allow any glue or paint to dry thoroughly.

Step 4: Add Handles

If desired, punch holes near the top of the bags and thread ribbon or twine through to create handles. Knot the ends inside the bag to secure.

Step 5: Fill and Close

Fill the bags with party favors or treats. Once filled, fold over the top edge of the bag and secure with a sticker, ribbon, or small clothespin.

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Paper Bags

Collect all the materials necessary for decorating and assembling the party favor bags.

Gather Materials

Make sure the bags are clean, undamaged, and ready for decoration by flattening and creasing them if needed.

Prepare Paper Bags

Personalize the paper bags with various decorations and ensure everything is dry before moving to the next step.

Decorate the Bags

Create handles using ribbon or twine by threading through holes punched near the top of the bag and knotting the ends inside.

Add Handles

Place party favors or treats inside the bags, then fold over the top and secure with a sticker, ribbon, or small clothespin to close.

Paper bags	Buy
Decorative paper	Buy
Ribbon or twine	Buy
Stickers or stamps	Buy
Markers or paint	Buy
Small clothespins (optional)	Buy

Scissors	Buy
Hole punch	Buy
Glue stick or glue gun	Buy

Make Party Favor Bags Using Paper Bags

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