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DIY Paper Favor Containers

Containers made from scrapbook paper or card stock to hold candy or treats for Easter, birthdays, Christmas poppers, or weddings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: DIY paper favor containers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: celebration containers, DIY favor containers, DIY paper favor containers, Easter favors
Yield: 4

Equipment

  • 1 ruler
  • 1 pair of scissors

Materials

  • 1 piece scrapbook paper or cardstock 12" x 12"
  • 12" inches double sided tape per container
  • 8" piece ribbon per container
  • 1 cutout or decoration to top ribbon per container
  • candy to fill each container

Instructions

  • Cut a piece of 12' x 12" scrapbook paper, cardstock or printer paper into 4- 6" x 6" squares.
    NOTE: Since scrapbook paper is 12" x 12", you will get 4 containers from each sheet.
    cut scrapbook paper for the DIY favor containers
  • Cut double sided tape into 4-6" strips for side and 8- 3" strips for ends.
  • Add double sided tape down the edge of one side to make a tube.
    tube for DIY favor containers
  • Fold each end a different direction to close and cut and add a piece of double sided tape to each end.
    adding double sided tape to ends of tube for DIY favor containers
  • On one end of the "tube", press ends together and close.
    closing one end of DIY favor container
  • Fill the tube with candy, favors or treats.
    add candy to DIY favor containers
  • Close the other end by turning the opposite direction and sealing with the double sided tape.
    closing other end of DIY favor container in opposite direction
  • Feel free to embellish the container with ribbon, tags or other decorations for your celebration.
    add ribbon and character to decorate a DIY favor container

Notes

Such a fun and easy way to make favors for Easter, birthdays, or even Christmas poppers. 
The perfect containers to hold candy or treats and personalize for your own event.