Even though I'm oddly horrible at wrapping presents (no, really, just horrible), I'm still a believer in the power of packaging. So I was happy to try out some sample packaging when Michelle of the etsy shop
It's in the Bag contacted me. I love the concept of taking a plain, simple favor bag and dressing it up. Michelle clearly has scrapbooking skills I'm seriously lacking (check out
her blog HERE). So with my sample bags, I stuck with something simple to match my simple cutting and gluing skills.
I'm no stranger to monsters on this blog. See
here and
here, for example. But what really inspired me? These
awesome brownies from my co-editor, Amanda, over at
my other gig.
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| mine! no, mine! |
And just for you, I made
a free printable with all kinds of monster faces so you can make your own.
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| a little confused |
how to make monster favor bags
you will need:
assorted paper or glassine bags
scissors
glue stick
letter-size card stock or photo paper
color printer
candy
what to do:
Print out the monster faces. Cut out the shapes. Use the glue stick to stick on the bags. Fill the bag with candy. That's it.
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| I always feel like... |
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| somebody's watching me! |
tips:
I used the goblin monsters on the
bags with the windows. You know, like they were trying to get the candy? I hope that was obvious. Mix and match the eyes and noses and mouths as you wish. You can also use the cut outs to wrap mini candy bars. I cut a strip of
construction paper, glued it around a mini candy bar, and glued the faces on.
Those are so cute! What a fun way to dress up treats :D
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say, Thanks for the great free printable. My 8 year old loved them and used them for her class treats. Here what she did: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2becreative/5228655499/in/set-72157625520472392/
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