Handmade Favor Bag Factory
You know I’ve started getting serious about this wedding thingy when I’ve created a separate set on Flickr just for wedding preparation pics.
I know some people might think favors are a waste of money, but I think it adds to the personal touch during the reception and is a sweet way to thank your guests for attending (some probably flying in from Switzerland!).
I checked the already made favor bags the stores sold and they just looked…tacky. I concluded that I could make better ones, being a crafter with the power of the sewing machine after all. So I bought quite a few meters of this lovely fabric and some black ribbon. Modern and stylish, very much like the venue for our reception.
It took only a few hours and I was on a roll. By no time I had 40 favor bags done (along with a few prototypes that went awry). They were incredibly easy to make. Here are the instructions. I was thinking of embroidering the names of my guests on them, but as concluded in many previous posts, I’m way too busy. It would’ve been a nice touch though.
Now I just have to figure out what should go in it. Gebrannte Mandeln? I plan to post up that recipe soon. ^_^ And I still have quite a lot of this fabric for stash. I might try and make some Japanese knot bags with it. Stay tuned!
Ps. For those who hear the word wedding and run for the hills, you might want to avoid this blog for the next few months ;) My time is so limited now that all the crafting I can do will probably have something to do with the wedding. This way it fulfills my crafting need and gets the wedding preparations rolling. But to make you feel better, I hope to be doing some crafts that do not involve wedding (or else I might tear my hair out) and will not be squealing my head off at you about the pretty white veils / tiaras / toogirlythings. Y’know me better than that ;)
cara Said,
March 20, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
Wow, these are a bazillion times better than the standard organza favor bags — good job! Can’t wait to see what other craftiness you have up your sleeve! And thanks for the comment tips (+ compliments :) )– I didn’t realize that default was such a hindrance, and now it’s fixed :)
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suki Said,
March 20, 2009 @ 4:27 pm
those are so awesome! i’m glad you decided to make ‘em on your own. :) but how many guests do you have? that’s a lot of bags to make..
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fortuitous faery Said,
March 20, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
that’s a darling pattern on the favor bags! looks oriental and nautical at the same time.
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velmalikevelvet Said,
March 21, 2009 @ 12:21 am
omg, so glad i didn’t go the favor route for my wedding! we had all of 12 people there (including the b&g), we backpacked in, & all we provided was a case of Pabst & Twinkies (champagne & cake, ya know.) ;)
your bags are adorkable though!
ps – i’ve been a very bad reader of late. just so ya know.
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witsandnuts Said,
March 21, 2009 @ 7:45 am
Elegant pieces! What makes these extra special is because you made them. =)
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MrsG from New Zealand! Said,
March 21, 2009 @ 10:32 am
gorgeous pouch bags, sweetie! Can I feature them on my weddings blog at http://www.blisstree.com/ouroneheart?
thanks!
C xx
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I Said,
March 21, 2009 @ 11:55 am
Oh, they look beautiful! I’m always partial to food related favors, but the bags are so pretty to just hold candies. Maybe a photo magnet. I don’t know, I eloped, so I give you lots of credit for doing things yourself!
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Kate Said,
March 21, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
these are fab!! looking forward to seeing your wedding plans progress (one of my guilty pleasures is still reading wedding blogs even though I got married last summer!)
Ramintessah Said,
March 22, 2009 @ 12:23 pm
I love this BAG! I wanna be on your guest list!lol!
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caryn Said,
March 23, 2009 @ 3:40 am
aw sinta, these are lovely! btw, i just got your creative swap package. thanks muchly! love the purse ;-)
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