15 Creative Party Favors That Go Beyond the Goody Bag

More of a tea drinker? Prepare these for any party where a hot cup is served: A bag of loose-leaf tea—a custom blend, courtesy of yours truly—is tucked inside this paper-folded envelope, given a tiny gold-plated spoon, and tied in a pretty satin bow.

Packaged in quaint town house boxes, these cookies seem all the more authentic in reference to the source of their inspiration (the German town of Nuremberg, which is famous for its "lebkuchen"). The house templates create a sleeve that slips over a box filled with cookies. These are just perfect for a housewarming party.

Who didn't love these as a kid? In this charming craft, you can recycle paper goods—ice cream cups, clear domes, and scrapbooking sheets—then send guests with candy to-go.

This is a sweet gesture: Bid them good-bye with a slice of pie, perfectly packaged in a scalloped-edged box.

Up, up, and away! At the end of the event, send off guests with a balloon tied to small treat basket. You can use a berry basket, bushel basket, or any other woven tote with swing handles.

Hosting a Halloween fête? The round top of a lollipop is anatomically suited to recreate one of Halloween's best-loved symbols. And all you need is a pleated coffee filter.

For a parting gift idea that will really take off, try these handmade kites. Have your guests fly theirs in a spectacular airborne display! (Can you say Instagram opportunity?)

These pretty-in-pink party favors say it all, "Let's flamingle!" Pack each one with a cellophane bag of colorful candies. Here, we included milk chocolate pearls coated in a mix of shimmery pink and white shells.

Try filling itty-bitty buckets with marzipan and chocolate-covered dried fruit.