Make and Take Kid Party Favor Idea Collection

4. HOMEMADE SOAP
Purchase glycerin soap cubes and soap-making molds at your craft store. Just melt in the microwave, pour and add some small shiny beads, shells, silk flowers or other tiny trinkets for a fun look. Wrap in colored cellophane and tie with a curly bow. Here are some ideas for soap party favor minis.

5. POTPOURRI SACHET
You will need a large bag of scented potpourri, colorful fabric, sheer fabric netting, and 1/4 inch satin ribbon. Using pinking shears for fancy edge, cut out circles of fabric and netting approx. 9 inches in diameter. Cut out 18 inch lengths of 1/4 inch white satin ribbon. Guests layer a piece of fabric, then netting, then add a small amount of potpourri, and tie it up with the ribbon. If desired, string a fancy-cut paper square with the child's name on it onto the ribbon for identification.

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6. SUN PRINT
*Most Educational Kid Party Favor Idea*

Purchase a pack of sun sensitive paper. Collect a variety of small objects with interesting shapes such as a comb, leaves, feathers, or similar.. Have guests lay out a few objects on a piece of paper and expose to the sun. (Summer - 8 minutes, Fall - 10 minutes, Winter - 12 minutes). This is a great learning project about the effects of the sun, as well as a pretty one!

7. PERSONALIZED BOOKMARK
Cut pieces of colored poster stock into 2 x 7 inch lengths. Provide a variety of stickers, markers and glitter to decorate. Remember to work in your party theme. Cover both sides with clear contact paper and trim edges for a shiny laminated finish. If desired, punch a hole in the top and add a few strands of colorful yarn.

8. REFRIGERATOR MAGNET
Just about anything can be made into a fridge magnet! Easiest would be to use a foam project kit and add a strip of magnet material on the back.

9. DOLLY OR TEDDY PILLOW
Supply rectangles of fabric pre-cut to desired size. Give each guest 2 matching pieces. Using Fabri-Tac permanent fabric adhesive, go around 3 edges of one piece and place other on top. After a few seconds when it is dry, child can stuff with poly-fil and finish last edge. Voila! Cute pillows for dollies or teddies.

10. PERFECT POPSICLE PUPPET
Supply each guest with a popsicle or craft stick and various scraps of fabric, yarn, buttons and trims. Draw facial feature on the top of the stick and add yarn hair, fabric clothes, etc.

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Hold a balloon firmly by the neck. Using a funnel, pour 1/2 cup of potting soil into the balloon. Follow up with about 1/4 cup of water. Be sure the soil in the balloon is wet, but not too soggy. Now, still using the funnel, drop a few radish seeds into the balloon. Don't turn the balloon over at any time during this process.

Gently wipe the surface of the balloon with a soft cloth and carefully inflate. Be sure to keep the balloon from tipping. Tie a knot in the balloon and add a ribbon with a sturdy loop. When taken home, the balloon can be hung from a hook near a window. Adults and kids alike will be fascinated watching the little radishes grow!

12. PARTY MASK
Turn plain masks into kids own artistic creations. Let guests decorate them with feathers, sequins, glitter and markers. For a safari or animal party, add stripes or spots to look like tigers or leopards, add faux fur around edges for lions, monkeys - use your imagination!

13. PERSONALIZED STATIONERY
Purchase a package of plain stationery paper and envelopes, enough for each party guest to have about 6 sheets and 6 envelopes. Supply a variety of stamps, stencils, stickers and markers for them to design their own personal stationery.

14. VICTORIAN FAN
Supply a variety of pretty wallpaper scraps, folded accordion-style, or cut into long teardrop shapes. Decorate with glued-on pictures. Punch holes at the bottom and top of the teardrops and tie together with ribbons or tassles.

Pretty Floral Fans Neon Folding Fans Soccer Ball Folding Fan

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15. PLAY CLAY
*Most Creative Kid Party Favor Idea*

• Play Clay Recipe
• 2 c. baking soda (1 lb.)
• 1 c. cornstarch
• 1 1/4 c. cold water
• 1/2 tsp. liquid food coloring of choice (opt.)
• Acrylic or poster paints (optional)
• Varnish, shellac or clear nail polish (optional.)

When Play Clay has cooled, it will have consistency of modeling clay. Use as desired to form ornaments, jewelry, animals, bugs, etc. Store unused Play Clay in a tightly sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator. Return to room temperature before using again.

Relatively flat items (1/8" thick) should dry overnight. Thicker objects take longer to dry. To shorten drying time, place clay objects in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Watch closely so items do not crack.

16. SUNCATCHER
These come in a variety of designs with colorful paints to decorate them. Try to tie in the suncatcher design with the party theme.

17. PAINTED FAVORITES
Paint an apron, tiny tote bag, painter's cap, small birdhouse, treasure box or other wooden object, even smooth rocks can be fun to paint.

18. FOAM CRAFT KITS
Come in a variety of colors and themes for a quick and easy kids party favor.

19. BEADED JEWELRY
Construct necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and key chains.

20. POP-UP CARDS
Enchanted Learning.com has several great pop-up cards to make, including a spider, frog, bird, flowers, and much more...

21. SNOW DOMES
A real stand-out party favor, snow domes are favorites of kids and parents alike.

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