15 Creative Party Favors That Go Beyond the Goody Bag

By Alexandra Churchill
The party might be over, but that doesn't mean the celebration has to end! Party favors are a sweet, simple way to thank your guests. Think: prettily packaged bags filled with sweets, silly toys, or heartfelt tokens.
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Tea-Bag Envelopes

Brklyn View Photography
Get the Tea-Bag Envelope How-To

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.

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Town House Cookie Boxes

Sang An
Make the Town House Cookie Boxes

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.

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Mini Gumball Machines

Anusha Rajeswaran
Get the Mini Gumball Machines How-To

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.

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Ghost Lollipops

Shanna Sullivan
Get the Ghost Lollipops How-To

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.

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