As the Christmas season approaches, it means that holiday entertaining is not far behind. If you are hosting a Christmas or holiday party this year, then you will be looking for fun DIY party favors to create and give out to your guests. One of my favorite Christmas favors is the traditional Christmas Cracker. The tradition of the cracker started in the UK in the 1840’s and continues to be a popular favor to this day. Cardboard tubes are filled with small candies and toys, strips of paper with jokes, and even a paper crown. Not to be confused with the kind of crackers you eat, they get their name from the cracking sound they make when the ends are pulled to open them.
Images courtesy of (from left to right): michellewooderson.blogspot.com, elainescreations.blogspot.com, marthastewart.com
In addition to the cracker, I am sharing 11 more DIY party favors for Christmas for the paper crafter. Using scrapbook paper, punches, and even some upcycled items, you will be able to create your party favors quickly and economically this holiday season!
Envelope Favor Tutorial – This envelope favor opens to reveal a chocolate square inside.
Image courtesy of sharoncheng.com
Cute as a Button Cupcake Favor – These sweet treat keepers can be created in holiday colors for a fun and portable favor.
Winter Wonderland DIY Favor Boxes – Tuck your favorite treats into these free, printable treat boxes.
Tic Tac Holder – This video tutorial will show you how to make these refreshing favors.
Image courtesy of mychicnscratch.com
Crepe Paper Stocking – These Christmas stockings filled with candy make the perfect favor and can be created in a verity of holiday shapes.
Christmas Kisses – The easiest (and sweetest!) Christmas favor ever!
Image courtesy of craftaholicsanonymous.net
Double Pocket Pretties – Embellish brown paper bags to make these fun and festive favor envelopes.
DIY Surprise Balls – Layers of trinkets and treats reveal themselves as these tissue paper balls are unwrapped.
Image courtesy of poppy talk.blogspot.com
Holiday Favors – Create these elegant favors and fill them with yummy home made treats for your guests.
Image courtesy of camillestyles.com
Homemade Christmas Crackers – These traditional Christmas crackers will make your next holiday party pop!
Sewn Paper Candy Pouches – This project is the perfect opportunity to upcycle your paper grocery bags. Sew them up and present them as-is or embellish them with stamps or embossing.
Image courtesy of thepeacefulmom.com
Reindeer Treat Bag Toppers – These cute treat bag toppers are created with just a few basic paper crafting tools and supplies. Fill them with your favorite holiday candy for a fun, fast party favor.
Comment below and let us know, what is your favorite Christmas candy?
I started scrapping in 2006 and was quickly addicted!I was an avid scrapper until late summer of 2010 when we started our adoption journey, at that point I was overwhelmed with paperwork (and emotions!) and I had to put something on the back burner in my life but I knew I would eventually come back to it.
We welcomed our daughter home from China in December of 2011 and a few months later I found my groove again and pulled out all of those supplies that had been tucked away.
I started out scrapping again doing traditional layouts, but at the beginning of this year I jumped into Project Life and I love it!
When I’m not scrapping I am usually spending time with our daughters which means library time, going on walks, thrifting (they love it as much as I do!) or watching Kung Fu Panda for the millionth time.I also have an Etsy shop Panda Eight Designs where I sell scrapbooking flair that I design.
- In a Bind: 12 DIY Book and Journal Making Ideas - September 1, 2020
- 25 DIY Paper Bookmarks - July 16, 2020
- DIY Nursery and Kid’s Room Paper Decor - June 8, 2020
I love making chocolate fudge. My favorite candy is potatoe candy. It is an old fashioned candy.