How to Make a Party Bag

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HI BAE! Don’t ask me quite what that means but I think it means hi friend! in LOL language 😉 In this post I will show you how to make fabric party favor bags that can be used for any kind of party! We’re still LOL Obsessed (see HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE for more proof!) and we had an LOL themed birthday party last weekend! These little treat bags are made with basic cotton fabric and only require 3 lines of stitching – BUT you can also do a no-sew version by just using a hot glue gun wherever there is a seam. Since they are just little cute treat bags, glue will hold up just fine. I used hot glue to adhere the felt speech bubble, too! And the ‘HI BAE!’ is iron-on vinyl. With this simple tutorial, you can use different things to decorate the bags with your party theme. Use other kinds of felt shapes or iron-on to customize as you need!

We filled them with an LOL chapstick, mini nail polish, shimmer marker and Laffy Taffy. We got all of these favors at Five Below. We will also stick our party craft (hair bows!) in the bag!

Let’s make some quick favor bags!

Materials//

Instructions//

Upload all three designs to Design Space.

Make sure “HI BAE!” is at the front. Right click on it and hit SEND TO FRONT. Then drag it over the black bubbles. Highlight both “HI BAE!” and the black speech bubbles and ‘ATTACH’ both the the canvas.

Continue by clicking on the green “MAKE IT” button and you’ll have two mats:

Adjust the number of copies and then proceed to cut the white bubble out with felt and the black letters and outline out with black iron-on vinyl. Make sure the iron-on is set to cut out with MIRROR IMAGE ON .

Load your mat with the Rotary Blade.

And then load the felt. I like to adjust the pressure to MORE when cutting felt.

Ah! Perfect every time!

Use the Cricut EasyPress 2 to fuse the outline and letters to each felt bubble.

I’m obsessed with these cute little bubbles! You could really write anything in them!

To make the rest of the bag….Cut cotton fabric into a rectangle 6″ by 16″.

Fold over the short edges 1/2″ and press. If you want to prevent fraying, treat the edges with Fray Check first.

Sew along the folded edges 3/8″ from the fold. This will be the top of the treat bag.

Fold in half with right sides together and sew up the sides of the bag. Backstitch at the top and bottom.

Turn right side out and press.

Pin the felt design in place about 2″ from the top of the bag.

Use hot glue to attach the design and remove the pin!

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Many many moons the lovely Kids Chaos showed us how to make Funky Party Bags from old comics books and a tissue paper box! Since then, I had a go at making easy gift bags for awkward gifts from wrapping paper and it made me come up with a combination of the two……. super quick and easy DIY Party Bags recycled from comics! These old Comic Party Bags look fabulous, are quick to make and fabulous because they are environmentally friendly (well our old comics where about to be recycled.. so why not use them as DIY Party bags first). I also used the same comic to wrap a large joint gift for a friend’s birthday party.. and decided that that looked rather fabulous too. So if your kids love to read comics.. and you always throw them out when you are done with them: don’t. Save them for furture parties and gift wrap! The party bags probably take about a minute or two each to make. So they really don’t take a lot of time! A great way to make your own party bags template not needed.

We also used the comic books and made one large sheet of gift wrap out of it – for a large joint gift (to another friend) – you can see a photo of that below. I think it looks fabulous and is a really fun way to upcycle!

Comic Party Bag – Materials

• Per party bag a double spread sheet from a comic book/ comic magazine*
• some sticky tape

NOTHING else. Isn’t that fabulous? No cutting required!

*we made our party bags quite big, as had some notebooks to add. If you want to make them smaller, you can use a single page, which you would need to cut down to size or carefully tear along the centre.

How to make DIY Party Bags

Watch the Comic Book Party Bag DIY video!! OR ready the Gift Bag Step by Step instructions below!

Party Bags made from comics – step by step instructions

To be honest.. you have all the step by step photos you need over on the Gift Bag for Awkward Gifts post (including lots of photos)! But I can run you through the written instructions again.

Begin by selecting a “double side” that you like the comic strips on. Usually we find one side is nice than the other. If like us you have A LOT of comic books to use, you can be fussy and really just pick your favourites. But if you don’t have too many, any double spread will do!

Tape down the side. I used 3-4 pieces of shorted tape to do this, to avoid getting the tape all tangled up!

Fold up a flap – if the flap is narrow, the party bag will be taller but thin. If the flap is wide, you will get a short diy party bag, but wider. So it depends on what you plan to put in.

Now fold down the side – to from a triangle. Repeat on other side.

Fold down a flap and repeat on other side.

Tape down. This forms the base of your DIY party bag!

We also created a GREAT BIG sheet of gift wrapping paper, but carefully taping together a number of sheets. Then placing the gift DIAGONALLY on the paper and wrapping it. I think it made for really effective (and recycled!) DIY Gift Wrap too.. don’t you think? We are now hoarding all our old magazines, so we can make more comic wrapping paper!!

As mentioned, these make great party bags or gift bags.. be it for an “ordinary” party for tween kids, or maybe a cosplay party (needless to say, don’t use your FAVOURITE comic books for these.. but comic magazines that you have finished with!!).

Stuff these festive “boo bags” with your kids’ favorite candy, tiny toys, and (gasp!) even some healthy snacks. They aren’t even very tricky!

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Photo by: Caylin Harris

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These bags are adorable to DIY, and they require very little in the way of materials. In fact, most things you’ll probably already have around the house. Each relies on a simple brown paper lunch bag and scissors, then each requires at least one additional component to add festive style. Here’s how to make each Halloween-themed boo bag:

How to Make the Witch’s Broom Bag

Start with two brown paper bags for this version. Open one of the bags and use a pair of scissors to cut the front panel of the bag down the front into strips. Vary the size of the strips from thin to medium thickness. Once the entire front is cut into long vertical strips, place the second open bag inside the first. Fill the bag with candy, then find a twig or stick from outside for the handle. Insert the stick into the bag, and tie the bags with string going around the stick about half to three quarters of the way up the bag. Trim the excess brown bag around the stick.

How to Make the Frankenstein Bag

Start by painting the front of a brown paper bag three-quarters of the way up with green paint. Let it dry completely. Using scissors and black construction paper, cut a strip for his hair with a zig-zagged bottom, then two T-shaped neck bolts. Glue the hair where the paint ends on the bag, and add the neck bolts on opposite sides, toward the base of the bag. Using a permanent marker draw stiches on his forehead. Fill the bag with candy and fold the top down until you reach the start of the hair.

How to Make the Mummy Bag

Start by cutting long strips of white construction paper with scissors. Vary their thickness. Glue them to the front of your brown paper bag starting at the base, alternating and overlapping the strips of paper going three quarters of the way up the bag. Let them dry completely. Trim the excess of white paper on either side of the bag. Glue googly eyes or candy eyes to the front of the bag (or draw them on with markers) and fill with treats. Fold down the top.

How to Make the Black Cat Bag

Start by drawing a black cat on a piece of construction paper or black glitter paper. If your art skills are lacking, here’s a fun trick: Search online for a black cat silhouette. Use a piece of printer paper and place it against the computer screen and trace. Cut out the cat with scissors to make a template and trace its shape onto the black construction paper, then cut it out. Cut a circle or crescent from orange or yellow construction paper to make a moon and glue them both to the front of the bag.

A DIY gift bag is an excellent way to add even more thought to a gift. While some of these gift bags will save you money, some will take a considerable amount of time to make, depending on how intricate you want to get with your design.

There are a few tried-and-true methods for how to make DIY gift bags. We have some of those classics to share and then also some ideas that are a bit more complicated and out of the box.

Make This Handmade Gift Bag Using a Cardboard Box

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If you don’t like to waste anything, consider repurposing a cardboard box from your recycling bin. Make some cuts to the box, flip it inside out, then reattach. Add color and style with various fabric scraps for the handles.

Follow These Paper Gift Bag Templates

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Gift bag templates make it much easier to create bags with different shapes and sizes. The clearer the instructions, the more likely you will fold the paper in all the right places. This example tutorial is one of the best templates we found for making a straightforward DIY paper gift bag.

Print Off a DIY Paper Gift Bag

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Learning how to make handmade gift bags doesn’t need to be overly complicated. If you are making a small bag intended for treats or party favors, you can print a template right off your computer.

Use Fabric to Make Gift Bags for Bottles

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You can make a fabric gift bag with little-to-no sewing experience. This version does require some sewing, but you can make a similar bag using fabric glue if what you intend to carry isn’t heavy. Opt to sew the bag if you want to transport glass wine bottles.

Add Dimension to a Paper Gift Bag

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This DIY gift bag is a way to add dimension and interest to a present without needing to spend a ton of money on a designer gift bag. Consider this style for smaller gifts like jewelry.

Learn How to Make a Gift Bag Out of Scrapbook Paper

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Handmade paper gift bags can be made out of any type of paper, but we suggest using something like cardstock or scrapbook paper. Cardstock will hold up well and can be reused time and time again. Scrapbook paper has a ton of fun designs to consider.

Craft a DIY Gift Bag from Wrapping Paper

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Do you have a ton of wrapping paper left but need a gift bag to hold something that is awkwardly shaped? Make a DIY gift bag out of the wrapping paper you have on hand. It’s much easier than you’d think!

Upgrade a Paper Gift Bag Using Stamps

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Sometimes making a gift bag on your own doesn’t necessarily mean making it from scratch. Purchase some inexpensive craft paper bags and customize them to your liking, depending on the occasion.

Repurpose an Old Book Into a Paper Gift Bag

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We don’t suggest ripping apart antique books that could be valuable, but some books or magazines would work well for this project. Even a newspaper would work, but you might have to double the pages for durability.

Take the Time to Crochet a DIY Gift Bag

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Sometimes it makes sense to have the gift bag be part of the gift. For example, if you plan on gifting crochet supplies, perhaps you put them inside a crochet bag that the person could use for storage.

Upgrade Some Basic Paper Treat Bags

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If you’re throwing a party, spend some time on the smaller details that will tie everything together. Little signs are a charming and fun way to make treat bags seem more custom.

Customize a Gift Bag With Pockets for the Gift

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Homemade gift bags come in all shapes and sizes. Some are even made with a very specific gift in mind. These tea-boxes are customized to fit all sorts of tea accessories right inside. This technique might seem intimidating, but the end result is worth it.

Transform a T-shirt Into a Gift Bag

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If you have an old shirt that you want to donate, consider using it for a quirky gift bag instead. After the gift-giving, the bag can be reused as a grocery tote or even a purse.

Fold Paper Into an Origami Gift Bag

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Do you want to learn how to make a paper gift bag without glue? One option is to look up different origami patterns that require no adhesive This origami shape is tied together with a ribbon and would fit many small-scale gifts.

Sew These Reusable Drawstring Fabric Gift Bags

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Earlier we shared an idea for a larger fabric gift bag that is perfect for wine bottles. These fabric gift bags are much smaller in scale and would work well for treats and party favors. The nice thing about investing in fabric is that the resulting gift bag will be much more durable and can be reused time and time again.

Did you find a DIY gift bag that would work for you? Remember that homemade gift bags can be fragile if made incorrectly. Make sure that any paper you use is thick enough to withstand being held by the handles. Test the bag out in advance so you don’t end up with a broken bag and gift at the party.

These plastic-free gift bags make the perfect take-home bags for party treats.

You will need:

• String
• Transparent sticky tape
• Scissors
• Quick drying glue

Instructions

1. Download, print and cut out the template provided.
2. Lay the page printed side down and fold in the sides, following the dotted line. Then glue the two edges together as the picture shows you.
3. Next, fold up the base of the sheet, following the dotted guide line.
4. Open out the base and fold in the two sides.
5. Fold down the top and lower edges, following the dotted line.
6. Glue the flaps down to close the base of the gift bag.
7. Next, fold in the sides of the bag.
8. Turn the bag around and repeat folding in the sides of the bag.
9. Gently open the gift bag.
10. Cut two pieces of string and attach to the bag using transparent tape.

Let’s party!

Use the same technique to create Bingo Gift Bags!

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Introduction: How to Make Your Own Canvas Tote

A very simple and easy way to make your own custom canvas tote which you can design the front of after!

Step 1:

Start off with your basic tools scissors, pins, ruler, seam ripper, fabric crayon, and a sewing machine (which is not shown).

Step 2:

You can make about 2 bags with 1 meter (folded).
I cut out a piece that is 33″ x 31″.

Step 3:

Then fold the 33″ x 31″ canvas in half, it is now 16 1/2″ x 15 1/2″.
The fold is going to be the bottom.

Step 4:

For the straps on the bag, cut 2 16″ long straps.

Step 5:

At the top, fold the canvas down 1″ from the edge, pin it, then repeat on the other side.
Then sew about .5mm from the edge. Removing pins as you go along.
Remember to double stitch at the beginning and end.

Step 6:

After finishing the top fold stitches, you’re going to sew the sides of the bags together.
Pin the sides together.
Leave about 1mm from the edge of the fabric when sewing.

Step 7:

On the bottom corners of your bag, you’re going to pinch the corners and then sew across like shown.
Measure properly for both of the corners and pin it down to make it easier.
Sew about 3″ across the corners. Repeat on the other bottom corner of the bag.
This gives your bag more of a bottom/volume.

Step 8:

It should look like this.

Step 9:

Take one of the straps and measure about 4″ to the side, and lined up to the 1″ fold of the top of the bag.
Pin the strap down and repeat on each sides. Like shown.

Step 10:

Sew the straps down securely , by sewing around the edge of the strap, making a square, then sew from corner to corner of the square, like an X.
It should look like a box with an X in the middle, like shown.
Repeat three more times with the other straps.

Step 11:

It should look like this, clean up any loose strings, then flip it inside out, and feel free to paint/design whatever you like on your bag.

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Where do I buy the canvas?

Question 2 years ago on Step 11

Where do I buy the canvas?

Great instructions. I used them to make my first ever thing using my first sewing machine.

11 years ago on Step 3

if it starts as 33″x31″ and I fold it in half- won’t it be 16.5″ x 31″? (or 15.5 x33). Or do I cut in half lengthwise and then fold that in half?

Reply 8 years ago on Step 3

I think that’s what you have to do, otherwise it will end up being too wide. I was a little confused to when I saw this.

Good detail and lots of pictures make this nice and easy to follow, but one tip about making your seams.

If you fold over the raw edge of the fabric a small amount, about 1/4 inch, and then fold over for your desired seam/hem and sew close to the edge, you won’t have any raw fabric edges on the inside of your bag. Raw edges of fabric will wear away up to the seams as the bag is washed and used, and then you’ll have to repair the seams which will be tricky with no fabric left for a seam allowance. Plus, the inside of the bag will look more professional and less homemade.

Emojis are everywhere in the stores and they continue to be very popular. This post shows you how to make Emoji party bags with a convenient and free template

For her birthday, my daughter decided to make Emoji surprise bags by herself for her friends. She worked so hard to cut and colour! I didn’t even have time to help her and I felt terrible about it!

If I had had a bit more time and if I would have thought of it before, I would have helped with my cutting machine. But she did pretty well don’t you think?

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I bought these yellow bags at the Dollar store. You can find similar ones right here if you don’t have a dollar store near you.

Pikachu version

I wanted to do something similar for my son’s birthday. This time, since boys don’t like to craft as much, I got my Silhouette working! I took my daughter’s idea and applied it to Pikachu. The same yellow bags, but quite another world! 😛

Free template

So after Pikachu, I figured I could do the Emojis, they’re still very popular. And they could very well be used as an original gift wrapping!

And what better than sharing them with you!

If you don’t have a Silhouette or Cricut, you can use the png files (image), print them on cardstock and cut them with scissors.

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5 thoughts on “ How to make Emoji Party Bags / and free template! ”

Very cute and clever idea for a party! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party!

Thank you Christina!

These are adorable. Their smiley faces are cute for all sort of projects.

These Bags are brilliant Natalie I am sharing them everywhere 🙂

Thank you so much for that! 🙂

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Pokemon Go is officially out and you know what that means….Nerds everywhere are walking, catching Pokemon, and becoming the best they can be! With the hype of the newly released app, you know there will be a hype in throwing Pokemon themed parties. Whether it’s for an adult or child, these Custom Pokemon Party Favor Bags are the perfect addition to your Pokemon Master Party!

What You Will Need to Make Custom Pokemon Party Favor Bags:

• Mini Drawstring Bags
• Avery T-shirt Transfer Paper
• Iron
• Scissors
• Towel or Cloth
• Pokemon Mini Figures
• Pokemon Trading Cards
• Pokemon Designs (I’ve got several for you ready to go below)

How to Make A Custom Pokemon Party Favor Bag:

To start, open Word on your computer. I highly recommend setting up the names in a word document then import the PNG files (the Pokemon images) and place above the names like shown below. You can download a free Pokemon Font Here (download at your own risk)

I also have images ready for you to go. Simply click on the links below for the Pokemon you want and download them to your computer.

Next, you will follow the instructions on the back of transfer paper! (I suggest cutting as close to the edge of design as possible). In order to flip the design in word you need to click on the image and then the “picture format” tab will pop up at the top.

Click on the gray and white triangle and then click “flip horizontal” like shown below.

Feed the transfer paper into your printer and print out the design you want placed onto the front of your bags.

Next, cut as close as you can around the design and place the design face down on the canvas bag.

Allow the bags to dry for 2 minutes before filling them.

Once cooled, fill your bags with a bunch of mini Pokemon Figures and even Pokemon Trading cards. They will make such great party favors!

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Brittanie Pyper is a mom of 3, a wife, and a creative geek. She adores crafting, photography, and baking fun treats. When she isn’t blogging, she is enjoying a good video game with her family.

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Your Harry Potter fans will love some special treats like these ideas for fun party bags. If you want to make up some fun goody bags for your party, classroom, family, or homeschool, you will love these magical resources and ideas for creating special Harry Potter-Inspired party bags!

My boys and I absolutely adore all things Harry Potter! We love to have Harry Potter-Inspired learning fun in our homeschool and family. And we really love to party it up with themes from this popular wizardry series.

I thought it would be share with you some awesome ways to make your own Harry Potter-Inspired party bags. You can use these goody bags to boost the fun for:

• Birthday parties
• Classroom fun
• Family surprises
• Homeschool fun
• Anytime you want to add some magic your Harry Potter fans’ days!

Containers for Your Harry Potter-Inspired Party Bags

Get a bit creative and you can make special containers for your Harry Potter-Inspired party bags.

You can use a few color markers to decorate a paper bag with Harry Potter themes like this one from Piazza Parties.

Or use these brilliant Harry Potter Gift Bag printables from The Dating Divas to adorn your party bags.

If you’d like something a bit more sturdy, consider purchasing some black, yellow, or red plastic pails. (I found super cool gold pails with glitter at our local dollar store!) Or get a super cool plastic black cauldron! You can decorate with Harry Potter stickers.

Another awesome way to store your Harry Potter treats is using a reusable cloth shopping bag. We have found some inexpensive ones at our local dollar store. Or go with pre-printed goody bags!

You could also use a pencil box, bag, or pouch if you have smaller Harry Potter-inspired treats.

Printables for Your Harry Potter-Inspired Party Bags

Add a bit of magic to your Harry Potter-Inspired party bags with any of these free printables. They are easy and super frugal ways to boost your goody bags.

This Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller from Nourishing My Scholar would also make an excellent addition to your party bag!

School Supplies for Your Harry Potter-Inspired Party Bags

Fun school supplies are fantastic ways to make your Harry Potter-Inspired party bags super cool:

• pencils
• pens
• erasers
• mini-notebooks
• paperclips
• bookmarks
• mini-coloring books
• crayons
• markers
• rulers

Edible Treats for Your Harry Potter-Inspired Party Bags

Put some yummy treats and drinks into your goody bags for Harry Potter fun.

Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate (milk, white, or colored) and decorate with a variety of sprinkles for tasty wands.

Place Harry Potter-themed labels or stickers on water bottles or juice boxes.

You can pick up a variety of jelly beans for DIY Bertie’s Botts Every Flavor Beans or pick up an authentic bag!

If you can’t find chocolate frogs, you can use these molds plus the above chocolate melts to make your own!

Fun Items for Your Harry Potter-Inspired Party Bags

These fun goodies are perfect additions to your party bags! Look for Harry Potter-themed items like:

• bouncy balls
• playing cards
• bubble wands
• playdough
• glow sticks (pretend they are wands!)
• balloons
• stickers
• mini-posters
• sidewalk chalk (pretend its wands!)
• plastic eggs (like dragon eggs!)

Which of these goodies will you add to your Harry Potter-Inspired party bags?

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Tutorial: Learn how to make a DIY makeup bag to tote around all your essentials in style.

I’m not much for diamonds.

My engagement ring isn’t even a real diamond. We were in grad school, and it made way more sense to spend the money on our wedding and honeymoon.

Andrei said we’d replace it with a real one later, but I told him I like it just how it was.

I don’t actually wear a whole lot of makeup, either, but one thing I can’t live without most days is a couple coats of mascara.

I often throw my makeup bag, filled with just the essentials, in with my stuff when I’m on the go. So naturally I want it to be something I don’t mind showing off. I’ve had lots of cute store-bought options over the years, but I finally decided to put my handmade touch on the project!

Supplies

This tutorial shows you how to create the project on a Cricut or Sihouette machine with iron-on vinyl, but you can do it without that, too. Just use the supplies listed under “for regular printers,” and follow the instructions on the transfer paper package. The supply list contains affiliate links, so I could make a small commission, but they don’t cost you anything extra.

• Zipper pouch – Mine’s from the Target Dollar Spot, but these are the right size.
• Iron
• Pom pom maker
• Yarn
• Wooden beads
• For Cricut or Silhouette machines
  • Template
  • HTV vinyl
  • Weeding tool
• For regular printers
  • Template
  • Iron on transfer paper

How to Make a DIY Makeup Bag

1. Use your Cricut or Silhouette software to size the DIY makeup bag template to best fit your pouch. Just measure the length and width of the area where you’re iron on the text, and take off a half inch or so from both measurements to give some padding around the edges.

Cut and weed the design to remove the extra vinyl.

Tip: Don’t forget to mirror the design so that it irons on the right direction!

If you’re doing iron-on transfer paper, print out the template, and cut around the design.

2. Place the vinyl or transfer over the pouch, and iron it on. Be sure to use the heat setting required for the vinyl. But if you’re ironing onto anything synthetic,

3. Use a pom pom maker to create a couple pom poms. Trim all around the poms to cut any strays and get a rounder shape.

Tip: When making pom poms, wrap a ton of yarn to get a nice, fluffy pom pom with a really round shape.

4. String the pom poms together, and tie them to the zipper. You can also do one with just wooden beads if you want something simple or have a pouch that’s already a bright color, like the pink one I used.

This would make a super cute gift or party favor for a bridal shower or bachelorette party. You could make several at once and put lip gloss or other cute little essentials inside!

Make Your Own Custom Volcano Easy Valve Party Bag

( or just replace your old easy valve bag yourself )

If you have been to a party where a Volcano Vaporizer is present, you already know it quickly becomes a center for conversation. Guests who are unfamiliar with the device are quickly spun up on the Volcano: How it is the world’s best vaporizer, how it works, etc. – by those with more knowledge on the matter. Bags are filled and passed around the room and the energy of the party suddenly becomes a bit more lifted.

The Volcano is not only known as one of the best vaporizers on the planet, but also a great vaporizer for parties and social events. The standard Volcano Easy Valve bag is 2ft tall and about 8 inches wide. This bag will serve 3-5 large hits and refilling the bag is easy as placing it back on the chamber and hitting the fan. However if your group is a bit larger and you don’t want to deal with constantly refilling and trying to remember the order of who gets next you may want to go XXXL with your own custom 10’ Volcano easy valve party bag.

The custom easy valve party bag will deliver a solid 20-25 draws and is a much better option for festivities. With the larger 10’ party bag there isn’t the need to constantly refill and the large bag really does add another social aspect to the atmosphere. It requires teamwork to fill and builds excitement and anticipation in the room as everyone waits for their turn to savor the tasty vapor.

The best thing about the easy valve party bag is that it can easily be made yourself. There is not much handy work required and by following our steps below you can customize the size of all your easy valve bags from 1 foot to 10 feet and everything in between.

What you will need

• Roll of solid valve balloon bags
• Bag fastener ( a paperclip or zip tie)
• Easy valve bag
• Small flat head screwdriver
• Pliers or crimping device

Remove the solid valve bag material and seal off one end of your solid valve balloon bag as if you were just preparing it for normal use. We use a small but sturdy paper clip and seal it down against the bag cutting off any excess with the pliers. You can opt for a zip tie or even just tie it off.

Now take your easy valve bag and remove the pre-attached bag with a small screw driver. You do this by prying the clear plastic piece inside the orange part upwards. Your bag will be attached via an O-ring which is easily removed with the screw driver. Set aside your easy valve O-ring , rubber air flow stopper, plastic ring, orange piece and mouthpiece proper. Feel free to save your old easy valve bag for some reclaim or to throw back on for latter use.

pry off your old easy valve bag

Rolling out the entire ten feet of solid valve bag material place the black O-ring over the end of the bag and and fasten against the clear plastic ring. You want to ensure the larger part of the plastic ring is facing upwards towards the top of the bag when it is filled.

Next take your rubber air flow stopper and line it up with the plastic part on a hard surface. Make sure no excess is in the way of the plastic piece.

Take your orange piece and push it down on your stopper and plastic piece until you hear a click. From there insert your mouthpiece and dress up the bag a bit with some scissors and voila. You now have your very own 10’ party bag.

Making your own ten foot party bag isn’t all too laborious and doing it a few times you will get it proper. However if you would rather leave it to the pros and don’t want to construct your own bag to get the party started we have pre-made 10 footers ready to ship, so you can get straight to partying.