Wedding Favors — Free Tutorial
Wedding favors are one of the 26 Ways to Save Money on your Wedding according to the experts at The Knot. If you would like to read the full article, then click here. Wedding favors in box form can also function as place cards which can save you money. This post contains five tutorials on wedding favors. The wedding favors range in levels of involvement. Please feel free to adapt these ideas to suit you. For example, you could use a different size box or shape. You’ll just have to adapt accordingly.
Damask Wedding Favor — #1
The Damask wedding favor is the simplest of the bunch. Its interest comes from the flocked decorative paper. This would be a good option for someone new to DIY.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ X 12″ Square of Decorative Paper
- Coordinating Cardstock in Two Colors
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
Damask Wedding Favor–Instructions
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
1) Lightly draw lines 2.25” apart on a 12” piece of paper.
Fig. 1
2) Cut one strip creating a 2.25” X 12” strip.
3) Make four score lines on the strip. You might think that all the score lines should be 2.25” apart. However, you’ll need to account for the space that the edges take up. The first one will be at 2.25”. After you make the first score line, place the box on top and (on the wrong side). Use your pencil to lightly mark where the next score line should be.
Fig. 2
You should notice that the second score line is a fraction more than 4.5” from the starting edge. (Please see figure three. ) Continue scoring and marking until you have a total of four score lines. Trim the excess paper from the fifth side.
Time saving note: Keep the first score lined strip as a template. Then (on the wrong side) lightly mark the score lines with pencil and then with the scoring blade, before you cut the remaining strips.
Fig. 3
4) Punch or die cut the circles from the coordinating paper you selected. Please see note at top of instructions.
Assemble Wedding Favor
5) Fill favor box.
6) The overlapping sides will be at the bottom. Add double sided adhesive to the fourth side. Position the favor box accordingly. Place the fifth side over the fourth side and press.
7) Cut ribbon long enough to wrap around box and to tie a box. Wrap ribbon around box and tie into bow.
8) Use double sided tape to affix circles to front of box. If you decided to print on clear labels, then create the smaller circle and affix it on top and then add clear circle label.
Mauve and Gray Wedding Favor–#2
To me, the mauve and gray wedding favor represents understated elegance.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ Squares of Cardstock–Mauve and Gray
- ColorBox Pigment Ink Gray
- Stampland Chicago Lotus flower block 5869-39
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun (optional)–It is used to speed up drying time. This is might turn out to be important if the weather is humid or you are running short on time.
Instruction
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
- Follow the first three steps of the Damask wedding favor.
- Ink up image. Stamp on two squares of the strip at a time. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
- Follow steps four through eight of the Damask Wedding favor.
Textured Wedding Favor–#3
The textured wedding favor is a good option for someone new to DIY. The decorative element isn’t about every single one being exactly the same. I would liken it to marble tiles.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ Squares of Cardstock–White and Gold
- Smooch Spritz® Blue
- ColorBox Pigment Ink Purple (two shades), Blue, and Gold
- Cardboard Box
- Textured Stamp
- Cosmetic Sponge
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun (optional)–It is used to speed up drying time. This is might turn out to be important if the weather is humid or you are running short on time.
Instruction
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
1)Follow the first three steps of the Damask wedding favor.
2) Place flat favor box in cardboard box. Spray favor box with smooch spritz. Apply purples with cosmetic sponge. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
Ink up image with Gold ink. Stamp directly onto favor box. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
3)Follow steps four through eight of the Damask Wedding favor.
Beachy Splatter Wedding Favor–#4
The Beachy Splatter wedding favor made me think of a destination wedding at some exotic tropical location.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ Squares of Cardstock–White and Purple
- Top Boss® Watermark Inkpad and White Embossing Powder
- Smooch Spritz® Blue and Purple
- Cardboard Box
- Leaf Stamp
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun
Instruction
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
- Follow the first three steps of the Damask wedding favor.
- Place flat favor box in cardboard box. Spray with smooch spritz colors. Apply heatgun. Use watermark pad to ink up image. Stamp directly onto favor box. Sprinkle with embossing powder. Apply heatgun.
- Follow steps four through eight of the Damask Wedding favor.
Butterfly Wedding Favor–#5
The first four wedding favors have the interesting element on the sides. To switch things up a bit, I put the butterfly on the top. Also, I thought it would make a nice compliment to the flowers on the table.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- Cardstock in White and Gold
- Top Boss® Watermark Inkpad and Gold Embossing Powder
- Smooch Spritz® Cherry Ice and Carrot Cake
- Cardboard Box
- Stampland Chicago Stained Glass Butterfly 3600-16
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Foam Mounting Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun
Instructions
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
- Place a piece of white cardstock into a box. Spray with Smooch colors. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
- Ink up image with watermark pad. Stamp on the cardstock you just sprayed. Sprinkle with embossing powder. Apply with heatgun. Cut out butterfly.
- Punch or die cut small and large circles
- Cut a piece of ribbon that is long enough to wrap around the box and have ends that overlap on the bottom.
- Fill box. Apply tape one end of the ribbon. Wrap it around box so that the overlapping edges are at the bottom. Press overlapping ribbon edges together.
- Use foam mounting tape to affix butterfly to top of box.
Damask Wedding Favor — #1
The Damask wedding favor is the simplest of the bunch. Its interest comes from the flocked decorative paper. This would be a good option for someone new to DIY.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ X 12″ Square of Decorative Paper
- Coordinating Cardstock in Two Colors
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
Damask Wedding Favor–Instructions
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
1) Lightly draw lines 2.25” apart on a 12” piece of paper.
Fig. 1
2) Cut one strip creating a 2.25” X 12” strip.
3) Make four score lines on the strip. You might think that all the score lines should be 2.25” apart. However, you’ll need to account for the space that the edges take up. The first one will be at 2.25”. After you make the first score line, place the box on top and (on the wrong side). Use your pencil to lightly mark where the next score line should be.
Fig. 2
You should notice that the second score line is a fraction more than 4.5” from the starting edge. (Please see figure three. ) Continue scoring and marking until you have a total of four score lines. Trim the excess paper from the fifth side.
Time saving note: Keep the first score lined strip as a template. Then (on the wrong side) lightly mark the score lines with pencil and then with the scoring blade, before you cut the remaining strips.
Fig. 3
4) Punch or die cut the circles from the coordinating paper you selected. Please see note at top of instructions.
Assemble Wedding Favor
5) Fill favor box.
6) The overlapping sides will be at the bottom. Add double sided adhesive to the fourth side. Position the favor box accordingly. Place the fifth side over the fourth side and press.
7) Cut ribbon long enough to wrap around box and to tie a box. Wrap ribbon around box and tie into bow.
8) Use double sided tape to affix circles to front of box. If you decided to print on clear labels, then create the smaller circle and affix it on top and then add clear circle label.
Mauve and Gray Wedding Favor–#2
To me, the mauve and gray wedding favor represents understated elegance.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ Squares of Cardstock–Mauve and Gray
- ColorBox Pigment Ink Gray
- Stampland Chicago Lotus flower block 5869-39
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun (optional)–It is used to speed up drying time. This is might turn out to be important if the weather is humid or you are running short on time.
Instruction
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
- Follow the first three steps of the Damask wedding favor.
- Ink up image. Stamp on two squares of the strip at a time. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
- Follow steps four through eight of the Damask Wedding favor.
Textured Wedding Favor–#3
The textured wedding favor is a good option for someone new to DIY. The decorative element isn’t about every single one being exactly the same. I would liken it to marble tiles.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ Squares of Cardstock–White and Gold
- Smooch Spritz® Blue
- ColorBox Pigment Ink Purple (two shades), Blue, and Gold
- Cardboard Box
- Textured Stamp
- Cosmetic Sponge
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun (optional)–It is used to speed up drying time. This is might turn out to be important if the weather is humid or you are running short on time.
Instruction
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
1)Follow the first three steps of the Damask wedding favor.
2) Place flat favor box in cardboard box. Spray favor box with smooch spritz. Apply purples with cosmetic sponge. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
Ink up image with Gold ink. Stamp directly onto favor box. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
3)Follow steps four through eight of the Damask Wedding favor.
Beachy Splatter Wedding Favor–#4
The Beachy Splatter wedding favor made me think of a destination wedding at some exotic tropical location.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- 12″ Squares of Cardstock–White and Purple
- Top Boss® Watermark Inkpad and White Embossing Powder
- Smooch Spritz® Blue and Purple
- Cardboard Box
- Leaf Stamp
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun
Instruction
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
- Follow the first three steps of the Damask wedding favor.
- Place flat favor box in cardboard box. Spray with smooch spritz colors. Apply heatgun. Use watermark pad to ink up image. Stamp directly onto favor box. Sprinkle with embossing powder. Apply heatgun.
- Follow steps four through eight of the Damask Wedding favor.
Butterfly Wedding Favor–#5
The first four wedding favors have the interesting element on the sides. To switch things up a bit, I put the butterfly on the top. Also, I thought it would make a nice compliment to the flowers on the table.
Materials
- 2.25″ square favor box
- Cardstock in White and Gold
- Top Boss® Watermark Inkpad and Gold Embossing Powder
- Smooch Spritz® Cherry Ice and Carrot Cake
- Cardboard Box
- Stampland Chicago Stained Glass Butterfly 3600-16
- Coordinating Ribbon
- Favor
- Two Circle Dies (and Die Cut Machine) or Two Circle Punches (that can be layered and fit the size of the box you chose)–the diameter of the larger circle was 1.57″ and the smaller circle was 1.5″
- 12″ Craft Paper Trimmer (Click here to see an examples.) Plus, scoring blade.
- Clear Labels that are printer friendly (optional)
- Pencil
- Double Sided Tape
- Foam Mounting Tape
- Scissors
- Printer
- Heatgun
Instructions
Note: If you are printing directly onto the cardstock, then do so prior to punching or die cutting the smaller circle.
- Place a piece of white cardstock into a box. Spray with Smooch colors. Allow it dry or apply heatgun.
- Ink up image with watermark pad. Stamp on the cardstock you just sprayed. Sprinkle with embossing powder. Apply with heatgun. Cut out butterfly.
- Punch or die cut small and large circles
- Cut a piece of ribbon that is long enough to wrap around the box and have ends that overlap on the bottom.
- Fill box. Apply tape one end of the ribbon. Wrap it around box so that the overlapping edges are at the bottom. Press overlapping ribbon edges together.
- Use foam mounting tape to affix butterfly to top of box.