Make Your Own Gift Bags

The Toymaker has several different designs for DIY gift bags for any occasion, but perfect for wedding or shower favors.  Yes, I know, it says Toymaker, but her graphics are great! and the PDF files at her web site are free and easy to use.  It will take a little time to put them together, but if you like crafting, it isn't hard to do.  We all know my craft skills are nil... and I managed to put together bags I wouldn't be ashamed to hand to a guest on my 2nd try...(yeah, I admit, it took me 2 tries, but I tried to shortcut the directions... I should know better!).  Visit The Toymaker and find several other designs, as well as some great designs for boxes (these take a little more work though). Her site also has lots of fun paper toys that you could add to a children's table to keep them busy.  Drop The Toymaker a note of thanks if you use her files.

DIY Wedding Gift Bag With Personalized Cartoon of Bride and Groom

These gorgeous gift bags are from Studio Daedre where they were designed and handmade for Trista and Ryan's wedding of Bachelorette/The Bachelor fame. If these are a little too pricey for you consider using them as an inspiration for your own DIY bags. Cut the background out in a pastel color rectangle. Make cartoons at Zwinky web site that resemble you and your groom, and use calligraphy to add your names and the date below them. Use a glitter border and then paste them to the bags. Add some pretty ribbon (see Michael's on sale) and some tissue paper (Dollar Store variety instead of fance design seen in photo). A lot of work? Yes. Gorgeous? Definitely!