Themed Party Favors

I love all birthday parties especially children parties! And these days, party favors or goody bag is a must have at children parties. Being a children party planner, I have made hundreds of favors. I take personal joy in preparing these; finding the special items according to the theme, matching colors and sizes; and not to forget, according to the budget.

Items in party favors should be well selected to reflect your party theme. It has to have a special meaning but not necessarily be expensive. It has to be of 'value' to the receiver so as not to let them toss it at the end of the party. I have seen many party favors poorly assembled and it is sad. Most of them contains 'nothing' in particular and ends up in the wastebasket.

My tips for a good children party favor is first- stick to the theme. If it consists of a few items, at least pick one 'plaything' for example bubbles or balloons, one 'thing to eat' like sweets or chocolates and one 'to keep' like a notebook or hairclip. And you will have one guest smiling all the way home :)

Sharing some of the favors with you here. You can see more of these favors at My Projects link: http://www.pretty-parties.blogspot.com/



* Barbie Diamond Castle theme highlighting pink and purple
Items: a notebook, a pencil with fluffy feathers and heart shaped eraser on top, a necklace, a flower hairclip and a snack


* Pirate theme highlighting red and black
Items: a pirate bandanna, an eye cap, a mini telescope, stickers, a pirate's booklet and chocolate gold coins


* Transformers 1 theme highlighting red and blue
Items: a bottle of bubbles, stationeries, a sticker sheet, a themed cupcake, a chocolate bar and a lollipop