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Using the invitation color palette as a springboard, I created favors that reflected the loose theme of the party... 'playing.' The favor bags contained items that Gram loves to play with- Play Doh, a whistle, and a ball (all in the color palette, of course!).
I was appalled at the price of shred fill ($3+ for a small bag of crinkled colored paper!), so I decided to create my own, using scraps of leftover wrapping paper and my shredder (photos 3 & 4). A much cheaper (and more chic, I think) alternative. Then I created a 'cuff' for some store-bought gift bags that folded over the top. If you are not computer savvy, some pretty scrapbooking paper would look great as well. I used a bone folder to get a crisp fold, and a mini stapler to put the cuff in place.
Lastly, I inserted a thank you card into each bag that was designed to look like it was on school ruled paper- again, an element that fit in with the color palette of red, white and turquoise blue.
sources:
red gift bags...michaels
classic colors play doh...hasbro
shredder...amazon
invitations...hicks paper goods
location...my gym
4 comments:
Yes I much prefer your recycled crinkle paper! Very cute. Hope your finger is doing better!
Beautiful, Sara! You've inspired me. Can't wait to see the full blown affair.
It's just perfect! I love the numbers on the bags. The kids gym is a great idea for all the kids to run around! I put together a girls Aqua and Red party as well. Stop by if you get a chance;o)
http://savethedateforcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/11/aqua-red-birthday.html
~Tanya
I love the idea of using wrapping paper for paper shred. That is a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing that idea!!!
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