How to Make Party Favors for a Sorority Party

If you were put in charge of the party favors for your sorority's next big bash, you want them to be memorable! Some of the best favors are hand-made with that special sisterly touch; so gather a few of your Greek gal pals for a favor-making get-together. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Find Out the Party Details

1. Find out the party's theme. Elegant boxes of chocolate might be great for a formal affair but not for a spring garden party.
2. Keep colors and decorations in mind. Party favors should compliment the event décor. If specific colors are not required, consider using your sorority's colors.
3. Determine the audience. If your party is coed, think about having gender-neutral favors or perhaps two types of gender-specific favors.
4. Create a budget for purchasing supplies to make your favors.

Find the Right Idea and Get Started

5. Research the Web, read an entertaining magazine or search your local craft store for favor ideas. Consider ideas like decorating small bags and filling them with candy. Perhaps you could paint picture frames and decorate them with your sorority's Greek letters.
6. Run your ideas by the party coordinator to be sure the favor is appropriate and will be well-accepted.
7. Prepare a list of the supplies you will need to make one favor per person plus a few extras just in case.
8. Bring a friend along to help you shop for supplies. Purchase enough supplies to test your idea and create a sample to show your friends who will help make the favors.
9. Organize your supplies so you can find items quickly and easily when making your favors.
10. Make a sample of your favor. If needed, tweak the way you make the favor to help simplify and speed up the favor-making process.
11. Gather your friends to help you produce all of the favors.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to include craft items such as scissors or glue sticks on your supply list. If you do not already have these items on hand, account for them in your budget.
• Keep your favors simple. Elaborate favors may become time-consuming and expensive, especially if you have many to make.
• Purchase enough supplies to make one or two sample favors first. If you decide against that favor, you will save yourself some time in returning unused items.

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