Pattern on Pattern: DIY Painted Favor Bags for Every Occasion

When Jeff and I got married, I bought a box of 1,000 glassine bags to use for guest favors at our reception. It was cheaper than buying a smaller amount, so I just went for it.

But then we didn’t actually end up using them at all for the wedding. So, I’ve just been plugging away trying to use them all slowly but surely (for the last 6 years). And after I found these little pastels candies at a local shop, I decided to paint up a whole bunch of bags to use as a little party favors / treat bags.

It’s a super easy project that would be awesome for parties, weddings, and the holidays (both Thanksgiving and Christmas) with a few color tweaks. Here’s how to make your own…

Materials:

– glassine bags
– acrylic paint
– paint brush

Instructions:

This concept is so basic I’m not sure instructions are really necessary. It’s really just a matter or painting patterns onto the glassine bags and letting them dry. Once they are completely dry, they’re ready to use.

I put a second glassine bag inside each of the painted ones after they were dry to give them more of a solid look / keep them as food safe as possible. That way, you can add loose cookies and candies, in addition to wrapped candies, etc.

Concept, photography, and styling by Brittni Mehlhoff

Think you’ll give these DIY party favor bags a try? I’d love to hear how you would use these and/or what kind of patterns you think would be the most fun for these guys.