Halloween is just two weeks away! Every year that my children grow older, I become increasingly excited about this holiday. Last year, we handed out Trash Pack toys to the trick-or-treaters and that was a huge hit. This year, with the help of Party City, I have created Magic Wand Party Favors to hand out. I cannot wait to surprise the trick-or-treaters with these!
This party favor idea would work for themes other than Halloween. You would just need to change the style of cello bags you use. How cool would these favors be for a Harry Potter-themed party?
Today's Project: Magic Wand Party Favors
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Wizards of Waverly Wands (Or use covered/painted wooden dowels)
Twist Ties (if not included with your bags)
Spider Rings (Or another small toy)
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Step 1. Fill a cello bag with treats. (Ours included 2 types lollipops, 1 piece of small candy, and a spider ring.)
Step 2. Wrap a twist tie around the tip of a magic wand, as shown below. Then give the tie one twist to help it stay in place.
Step 3. Twist the neck of a filled cello bag twice. (This step is optional. You may find it easier to not twist the bag, depending on what type of bag you are using.)
Step 4. Attach the filled bag to the magic wand by placing the neck of the bag against the tip of the wand and then using the twist tie to secure the bag in place. Twist the tie at least 3 times to ensure that the bag stays closed.
Step 5. Wind the wand (like you would the handle of a vice or a tourniquet) until it feels tight. This keeps the tie snug around the wand so that the goody bag stays at the top of the wand, rather than sliding downward.
I made 30 of these to hand out on Halloween. A Halloween bucket was the perfect thing to hold our Magic Wand Favors for the trick-or-treaters. If you are making these for a Halloween party, you could find a more creative way to make an impressive centerpiece for your treats table. If you have any ideas, please do share them with other readers by leaving a comment below.
Thank you to Party City for providing complimentary product samples for us to use in this project.
