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How to… make funky Party Bags!

March 19, 2010

Well. How exciting is this. First Guest Posts. Then Gallery posts. And now a VLOG! Yes, a VLOG – which is a Video Log. Well, technically it isn’t mine, as I did this vlog with Incredibusymum (www.twitter.com/incredibusymum). My lovely friend and neighbour. Here we (she) will show you how to make funky party bags out of old magazines – not only do they look great, save you money, but they are also environmentally friendly! The ones made today for the vlog, will double up as popcorn bags for Red Ted! Woohoo!

What’s really great about these, is that you need to do NO cutting, just a magazine, some pritt stick and a box (e.g. tissue box). And off you go!


Once you are done, we suggest you keep them folded and weighed down a little, to really let the glue glue! And then fill them with party goodies (e.g. homemade biscuits and muffins) and impress all your guests!

PS another reason why these are fab, is as “by definition”, these party bags will feature your kids’ favourite characters… as you are using up their old magazines!!!

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Filed Under: Party Ideas, Recycling 30 Comments

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  1. Nickie @ Typecast says

    March 19, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    OMG This is brilliant!! I have just sat here slack-jawed at this 😀

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    • Red Ted Art says

      March 19, 2010 at 1:49 pm

      Yes, isn’t Ali clever!!!! If you do ever make these… PLEASE DO SEND US A PHOTO!! We would be SOOOO chuffed 😉 xx

      Reply
  2. Katherine says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    That is sheer genius, I hope I remember it by the time David’s old enough! (Because right now, paper goes in the mouth, and is scrumpled and thrown at the cat. I don’t think he’d appreciate them yet.)

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  3. Nikki Backshall says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:29 am

    What a brilliant way to save money and recycle. Not only that, the bags look brilliant and the kids will love them! Excellent tip ladies, thank for vlogging it. 🙂

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    • Red Ted Art says

      March 20, 2010 at 12:56 pm

      Cheers! Will be making some for my friend’s little girl’s bday party this weekend – though will fill them with popcorn! Yum (PS if you do use them for popcorn, make sure they are glued v well.. else you will get sugar/ icing sugar/ salt everywhere!!)

      Reply
  4. Emma says

    March 20, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Fab vlog just goes to show what you can do with your recycling paper and a pritt stick….!

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  5. Jessica says

    December 6, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    What a great idea, wish I was this creative and brave enough to vlog too!

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  6. wedding chair covers says

    December 7, 2010 at 10:00 am

    What a great idea- would be fantastic on the table for kids as favours

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  7. @jencull (Jen) says

    December 9, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    oh Wow, I am going to try this, they look GREAT!! Jen (thanks for joining in blog gems)

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  8. Candace @ NaturallyEducational says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:03 am

    What a great idea! This is so perfect for a kids party–you get the theme, save money, and recycle!

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  9. Sarah says

    May 26, 2011 at 5:19 am

    OH this is so fun!!! I always loved creating my own wrapping paper as a child! This is a whole new (much better) way!!

    Thanks for all that you share and inspire daily!

    ~sarah

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  10. Liz Burton says

    May 26, 2011 at 10:36 am

    This is such a cool idea.

    I would have loved to do these for Ruby’s party, but we were sent some lovely party bags to review instead.

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  11. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] says

    May 26, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Excellent idea – I love this (and it’s my kind of craft – a bit of glue and you’re away 😉 )

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  12. @mummiafelice says

    May 26, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    WOW!!! I am so going to make these…. awesome idea!

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  13. Red Ted Art says

    May 26, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Aaah thanks! And yes if you like gluing that this is something for you! Hope you all get a chance to have a go! Liz – maybe next years 😉

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  14. Amanda says

    May 26, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I love this idea, truely brilliant!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      May 26, 2011 at 7:51 pm

      Yes, Ali is a very clever lady!! All her work!

      Reply
  15. kathryn says

    May 31, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    what a clever idea. they look awesome

    kathryn
    http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
    twitter:kathblogger

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  16. Cotton Bags says

    August 2, 2011 at 6:28 am

    It’s a very simple idea of a box or bag to hide things in and a selection of things to hide. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. The Party Guy says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    A fantastic idea you have, well done.
    I will have to get my kids making them.

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    • Red Ted Art says

      February 2, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      Great, have fun!

      Reply
  18. Rebecca says

    February 4, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Brilliant idea, I love it!

    Do you live in a little village full solely of bloggers? If so can I move in too, would be lovely.

    Reply
    • Red Ted Art says

      February 4, 2012 at 5:59 pm

      Imagine a little village of bloggers – how cool would that be?

      Reply
  19. Chair Covers says

    July 21, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Great idea have fun!

    Reply
  20. Heather H says

    September 2, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Really brilliant idea. Big success at my boys birthday party. Also really quick and easy to make – brilliant video. Much Thanks.

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    • Red Ted Art says

      September 3, 2012 at 7:04 am

      So pleased!!! 🙂

      Reply
  21. marylin says

    February 5, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    OMG brilliant!

    I so wish i had seen these for Christmas.

    But will be making them for my daughters birthday.

    Reply

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    March 19, 2010 at 4:28 pm

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