Here's a closer look at the favor buckets. I had three (almost four) variations for the kids... little girls (ages 3-6), little boys (all 3), and babies.
BOYS AND GIRLS
The girls' and boys' pails included orange kool-aid play dough, finger puppets and bubbles.
The play dough was based off of Roots & Wings Co recipe. This was a fun recipe that my daughter was able to help with. She loved kneading the dough. Then I rolled it out, cut it with a fish cookie cutter, and packaged it up.
The finger puppets included a shark and a fish, made from basic felt. The fish is based on the same fish paper punch that was used elsewhere.
The boys received a second large set of bubbles while the girls received two barrette sets... one orange curly barrette and then a fish set (I shared the tutorial previously).
BABIES
For the babies, I dyed burp clothes blue and stenciled crabs on them. I also made little pacifier clips out of an anchor-design ribbon. Then the baby girls received smaller variations of the same barrettes as the girls.
The burp clothes were really simple. I punched crabs out of freezer paper using the same Martha Stewart paper punch as I had on some of the other crafts. Then I ironed the stencil to the burp cloth, shiny side down. The crab was painted with a matte fabric paint. Once it dried, I removed the stencil and ironed the design to set the paint.
This was the first time I ever made kids favors, and I have to say that it was a lot of fun.
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13 comments:
So cute! :) I love your ideas.. and how they were perfect for both boys and girls, and what you did for the babies. Very creative. Adorable theme! :)
I know I already said this, but I major heart these party favor buckets. I always fizzle out before I get to the party favors. I guess I need to just start earlier! Holy cow - you put a lot of time into the favors. I'm sure they were very much appreciated. Awesome!
These are such great favors. I would love to be at one of your parties. It looks like so much fun!
I'm in awe CJ! The favours are incredible. I think my little girls would be pleased to receive one of those sets as a birthday gift let alone as a take home favour! Just beautiful and so much thought and love has gone into them all. I loved your little stenciled burp cloths and the playdough idea. And those finger puppets are amazing (the shark is SO cool!)Fantastic.
You are all so sweet. I did start the favors a while ago, figuring they might take time. It was the first time I have hosted a kid party, and I might have gotten carried away.
The finger puppets were definitely the most labor intensive, though not awful since I was only making 6 sets. The playdough I will absolutely do again because it was so easy that my daughter cwas able to help make it. That is probably her favorite part to play with (I creatied a bucket for her too). And the hairbows... well you all have read about my obsession there.
So, inspirational!! This is giving me great ideas for my son's birthday which is a month away.
Your party favors are awesome!!! I hope I'm as good as you one day! My little girl will be 1 in July, so maybe I can make fun things like this for her party. SO cute!!
Visiting from The Girl Creative. :)
Hi! Just stumbled upon your blog through new friend friday. Love it! And, I love your birthday party!
Here from NFF - hope to see you at Dropped Stitches!
xo Erin
WOW, I wish I had half of your creative genius. Love your blog, I'm your newest follower from NFF
those are all so darling! i love the fish/playdough idea!
What a cute party theme. I love all the attention you paid to the details. And the little finger puppets are adorable!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Laura @ along for the ride
I'm a new follower from NFF! I love your party favors! I just did my daughters 4th Birthday party - Under the sea theme. Stop by an visit if you get a chance. Have a great weekend!
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