i always bring fun little gifts to hand out with my gift cards when i go to a conference. for the last 3 years at blissdom, i’ve attached posy pins to my gift cards. this year, i decided to change things up a bit!
i saw these gift bags and decided i wanted to do something similar.
i used a couple of different pinky coral craft paints and some “spouncers” from walmart.
i ordered a couple sets of these muslin drawstring bags from here. i love the thicker string than the typical bags i’ve found, and they were pretty reasonable – about 29 cents a piece.
i put some cardstock un the pouch to protect the paint from seeping through to the other side.
i squirted some of each paint color on an old pie tin. no need to mix them together. i was ok if the colors varied a bit.
ok, here’s an example of too much paint on the sponge.
so go back to the tin and bounce it until…
it looks like this. the sponge actually holds quite a bit of paint.
i just eyeballed the center of the bag
this is what it looks like if you only press the sponge on, but…
you need to press the sponge and then twist until the entire circle is solid. unless you want a more artsy look and not be solid…
here’s a solid dot. its still wet and bubbly.
each of my bags were a little bit different, which made them really fun to make.
which is a good thing when you make about 45 bags.
some of my dots overlapped the edges and i liked the look.
because these gifts were also promotional and for marketing purposes, i needed to make sure i had them well marked. i printed out my business name on cardstock then cut it into little flags.
i lined up the paper flags (not on the pull tie) and stitched the paper on with a contrasting stitch.
i trimmed the threads, then admired my work!
then it was time to fill the bags! i stuffed in a folded post card with a discount code.
and most all of the bags got a travel tissue case with my business card tucked in the fold.
just trying to get my name across. do you think it was clear? ;)
a handful of these bags had some fun strands of mini bunting!
so pretty, right?
Very cute, indeed! :) Im sure they put a smile on the face of all their recipients:) They’re so happy looking.
Love these! Great job!
perfect!!
Very pretty! Lucky recipients!
LOVE these. The polka dots are so cute. I NEED to find something to paint with polka dots too.
Sarah
These are adorable! I’ve been trying to think of a cute DIY bag for my bridal party gifts, and this may be it. Thanks for sharing!
I love these! What a great and easy idea!
How fun! :) I’m going to have to start fabric painting. What kind of sewing machine do you have?
hi kerry!
its a singer confidence, from joann’s.
xo
Those are adorable and would be so fun for goodie bags at a party too!
They sure make me smile :)
just found my daughter’s favor bag for her birthday this month! you are awesome!
Those are adorable! And how easy is that?! So clever!
Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com
How cute! Such a great idea :)
So, so cute!
Super cute!! Love them!!
The polka dots are cute but the flag really added some oomph! cute indeed.
I love these bags. In fact I love them so much that I went and ordered the sites 8×11 size to use for my Etsy store packaging. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I am sure everyone who received one loved it. (And will remember The Pleated Poppy name. ;o)
Love these! You did an amazing job.
So absolutely perfect! Love!
These are more than amazing! So adorable.
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I was a lucky one to receive the darling treat bag! My bag didn’t have a bunting but it was a sweet treat all the same, love the little extra details! Thanks Lindsey! It was fun to meet you at Blissdom!!
What a clever way to get your name out there! People are sure to remember you now!
I love these bags! Can’t wait to make treat bags or teacher gift card holders!