I can not seem to get out of the scrapbook paper aisle! First it was the DIY Scrapbook Paper Seed Packet project and now Scrapbook Paper Favor Bag Toppers. I just love all the patterns and the ability to mix and match and "brand" your event. I also love the fact that I am using very little printer ink, but still making a big impact with the design.
I just made some favor bags for my brother's delayed wedding reception this weekend. {see pictures} They had a gorgeous destination wedding in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico in December. We wanted to use the laid back Mexican theme throughout the reception. The MOB and the MOG baked Mexican Wedding Cookies {get it?!} as favors from the Bride's Grandmother's recipe. They were personal, delicious and easy to make. {Please let me know if you would like the recipe.}
I was so excited with the way they turned out and their simplicity that I thought I would share 2 free downloadable favor bag topper templates with you. The toppers were designed to fit onto a 3.75" x 6" favor bag found at Hobby Lobby.
- 4 topper cards per page
- Print onto text weight, cardstock or vellum and trim along black lines.
- Using a bone folder {or your finger} fold in half and staple onto filled favor bags.
Download SweetsFromTheSweethearts here.
Download MintToBe here.
My design advice if you are considering this project:
- when choosing paper, keep it simple. That way the design will look cohesive with the paper and not just like you printed something onto something else.
- when choosing paper, consider the orientation of the paper's design. {i.e. stripes. Would you prefer them horizontal or vertical?} The Mexican design did not have the same feel when the stripes were running horizontal.
- use your candy as a design element. Have the candy compliment your event colors and the paper itself.
- I prefer to use text weight paper. It is easier to fold and it doubles when you fold it so the thickness and strength are just fine. I used text weight paper for our Mexican favor toppers and they held up very well.
