Origami Tea Packet Favors

Looking for party favor ideas?  This simple origami tea packet folds up quick and is inexpensive to make.   And if you're not into tea, you could place a candy or photo inside them instead. What's also nice about this project is you can change the style and feel of the favor depending on what paper you use.

Even though this project is quick and easy to make, I do recommend some knowledge or origami before getting started.

Supplies:
Origami Paper 6 x 6 - I purchased the flower print paper at Daiso.
Tea Packets -  no more than 3" in height.  I did have to bend back part of the package to make the tea bags fit.  I used Good Earth teabags for this project.

Click on above image for a larger view.

Starting with the blank side up, fold paper for directions 1 - 7.  For step 8 I've created some photos to make it a little easier to see how I got to step 9.

Grab paper at the center crease and fold towards center.

 Continue to fold each side towards the center.  The paper should naturally form into its shape from the previous folds you made.

Your finished piece should look something like the picture above.  Now all you have to do is tuck a tea packet under the four corners and it will stay in place with no glue.

On the back, add a printed sticker label with the details of your event.  

New Superhero Lollipop Templates

Whitney from Whisker Graphics suggested I make some generic templates for these Superhero Valentines. I thought that was a great idea so I whipped up a new template. Use them for birthday party favors or a super sweet treat. Template below.

Click on image to make larger, right click, copy, save, and print on card stock.

For full directions on how to construct the Superhero lollipops, please visit the Superhero Valentine post. It's really easy, promise.

How To Make a Pretty Twist Tie

This is an idea I wrote down a while ago in my craft journal. It's been so long since I came up with the idea that I'm not even sure what made me think of it. I suspect I was brainstorming things I could make with Japanese masking tape but who really knows. Anyhow, these twist ties are super easy to make. I think they would be great for favors, especially if you have a specific color theme.

Supplies:
Japanese Masking Tape
Wire
Wire Cutter
Pinking Shears

Cut a piece of tape to the length you want your twist tie. Place on table, sticky side up.

Cut a piece of wire slightly shorter than your tape. Place in center of tape.

Place another piece of tape on top, sticky sides together.

Trim twist tie with pinking shears or regular scissors. Done.

Delightful Candy Favors

A while back I fell in love with these cupcake liners and new I had to create something with them. After playing around with them for a while this is what I came up with, candy favors. I'm thinking they would make delightful wedding favors? Almost makes me wish I had a wedding to plan. Simple directions below, as usual.

Supplies:
*cupcake liners - you need a strong cupcake liner that can hold the weight of the candy. I purchased mine from Bake it Pretty.
*double stick tape
*toothpicks
*paper
*tape
*scissors

1. Tape two cupcake liners together using double stick tape.

2. Tape a strip of paper to the top of a toothpick.

3. Fill the cupcake liner with candy. Place the toothpick flag inside. If the toothpick flag doesn't hold up well poke it through the bottom of the cupcake liner. Done

Creative Packaging: Bird Washcloth

This cute little bird washcloth was a favor from our cousin's wedding. It came wrapped up in a clear cellophane bag tied with gold ribbon. Curious how it was made, I dissected the washcloth to figure it out. I was surprised to find it's quite easy to fold. Posted below are simple directions on how to make this bird.

*Click on images to enlarge.



Start with a square washcloth with the tag facing up. Fold in half, diagonally.



Fold in the direction of the arrow (about one inch in width). Continue folding/rolling in this direction.



Your washcloth should now look like the image on the left. Now, turn it on the side so the corner of the washcloth is sticking up (refer to right picture). Add two small circle stickers for eyes.


Fold in half (refer to picture on left). Then fold the wings up. Secure with a rubber band. Then wrap with a decorative ribbon to conceal the rubber band. Done.

*These would look nice in yellow for a baby shower favor.

Goody Goody Gumdrop Necklaces

Here's a necklace good enough to sink your teeth into, the gumdrop necklace! While eating gumdrops today, the idea popped into my head. So, I tested it out and it worked! Love when that happens. Just think of the possibilities with all the great shapes gummy candy comes in, coke bottles, frogs, hearts, etc. This could be a fun child craft project/treat. Perhaps favors for a birthday party? Directions below.

Supplies:
Gummy candy
Waxed dental floss
Sterilized sewing needle

Just thread the needle and start stringing the candy however you want. The candy will stay in place because it's so sticky. To secure the necklace I just tied it in a basic knot. Here's the directions to make the flower.