Star Wars Inspired Party Favors
Star Wars inspired party favors were a must when we had Mr. B’s 6th birthday party. With the release of the new movie, Star Wars is everywhere now. You can see the whole re-cap of our Star Wars Inspired party , including the birthday party review HERE, plus all the food HERE.
Today, I wanted to share the 2 different Star Wars Inspired Party Favors I made up for the party, plus share a little of our Star Wars Party fashion. This is the last party post…I promise!
Gift Bags
Since we have a Pinata every year at my son’s party, I wanted to make something for the kids to collect their candy. The first year, I completely forgot bags, and the second I just used store-bought party favor bags.
This year, all the Star Wars themed birthday stuff either had the Star Wars Rebels on it, or was super expensive from past years on Amazon. So, I decided to make my own.
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I bought 2 packages of plain white paper bags (which you can find on Amazon Creative Hobbies® 24 White Small Paper Gift Handle or the picture below.) I then
used some black foam sticky paper from Michaels, and a Sharpie Marker. I then looked at a million pictures of Storm Troopers, and just did the face freehand. All 20 of them look different, and that’s OK. The kids didn’t care. They just wanted a place to put their candy.
Ps. The box I put them in was just a cardboard one from Sam’s club that I covered in wrapping paper.
Swag Bags
In addition to the candy bags, I like to give everyone a “Swag” bag. I found some really cute Star Wars reusable totes from Target at the Dollar Spot, and found some cute Star Wars themed stuff to go inside.
I only gave one bag per family because I didn’t want to go crazy with the cost. The kids didn’t really care about the actual bags…just what was inside. I figured the parents would use the bags somehow (or the husbands could keep them…mine wanted one.) I made sure there was enough stuff for each kid, plus if they had a sibling at home.
Inside the bag, each child got a pack of Star Wars fruit snacks, Star Wars graham crackers, and a Star Wars Bracelet (they came in packs of 4, which I got on clearance, also at Target. You can buy them through my Amazon link by clicking here:American Greetings Star Wars Rebels Party Supplies Rubber Bracelets (4 Count) )
I then included either a notebook and light saber pen OR a pencil-case and light saber pen. I couldn’t find enough of all the same things on clearance, but I made sure each family’s bag had the same things in it. Then, I waited to hand the bags out as they were leaving, so the kids would be comparing and/or complaining…as I know mine would.
Finally, I put each of the kid’s initials on the tags both to personalize, and so I would remember who’s bag was who’s. I used some red sticky foam paper and scrapbook letters.
Also, instead of party hats, we used these Star Wars Masks. Feel free to click on any of my affiliate links below to purchase, as no additional cost, to fill your bags.
Finally, what party post would be complete without a look at our Star Wars Fashion?!?! I always like to dress the kids in apparel that go with the theme, so this year was no different. I waited and waited and, of course, got everything on clearance.
The twins’ sweatshirts and pants were from Old Navy. The jeans even had star wars fabric when you rolled up the cuffs on the bottom. So cute! Their T-shirts were made by Adidas, and I got them at the Adidas outlet…which is also where my T-shirt was from. I had a sweatshirt too, but it was actually too hot to wear it.
The awesome Storm Trooper mask is what we used instead of birthday hats. Again, clearance from Target.
Now, unfortunately, these items are no longer available in stores, but you can get them on Amazon. They are a lot more expensive than when I purchased them, but I wanted to include my affiliate links just in case you had to have one. 🙂
I hope you enjoyed all of our Star Wars Inspired Party Favors. If you have any questions about making the bags or about any items shown, feel free to leave me a comment. With the new Star Wars out on DVD, will you be having your own party? Can I help decorate?
Inspiration Indulgence says
Aw! I love those jeans that say “trouble maker” on the pocket! Too cute (:
beckyginther says
I love all of these details! The bags are beyond adorable, and the goodies inside were a big hit with the kids, I’m sure.
Shann says
Thank you Becky . 🙂
Michelle Liew says
Star Wars will always be my favorite Star Wars flick!
My Urban Family says
Cute! And those cardboard boxes from sam’s club are the best! When I had a garage sale this spring we went and grabbed as many of those as we could to organize everything!
Shann says
Yes! Love them .
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I love those candy bags! We are MAJOR Star Wars fans in our house.
Shann says
Thank you!
hilkayaker says
Super cute! I said in one of the other posts how cute I thought these bags were. Who could get tired of Star Wars party details?? I think you did an awesome job with all of these little touches.
Shann says
Awe . Thank you do much .
Sara Strand says
Super fun!! It almost makes me want to go back to doing parties for my kiddos! 😉
serenemomblog says
This is absolutely adorable! I love the Trouble Maker jeans!
tara pittman says
My boys love Star Wars, even the teen. He got tickets for the new one.
Mistle says
Those bags are adorable!!! I hope when I have kids that I am as creative as you are (though that probably won’t happen but I’ll try). Def a great idea for the kids to put their candy in. The boys outfits are awesome as well. I think I need to hire you as my party planner. 🙂
Shann says
I’m in 🙂
Rachel Mouton says
How adorable! I love them 🙂
Stefanie (@LexieLooDylan2) says
Such a great theme! Love the bags. I bet the kids loved them, too!
Anamika Ojha says
Hi Shann, I loved this Storm Trooper mask and what an incredible idea of replacing b’day hates with this. I am sure kids would have also loved it. Your hand-made candy bags are very innovative and creative. Thumbs up for throwing the rocking b’day bash for your son. I am sure, now twins expectations for their b’day party would be much higher from you. 🙂
Shann says
Ha! Ha! As long as the twins get cake and candy, they’re good 🙂
Christine Cox says
How fun! I will be sharing this with friends of mine as they are HUGE Star Wars fans and have a little girl who is too and her birthday happens to be next week!!!
Shann says
Excellent! Thank you .
jessica says
cute cute cute! I love the shirts and the bags are super cute!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oh my gosh stop making us average moms looks so bad!! 😉 I love what you’ve done. Your ideas are always so creative!
Shann says
You are anything but average my dear…but thank you 🙂
Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations says
So fun! I love the storm trooper bags! It’s perfect right now that there is so much Star wars stuff thanks to the new movie coming out. 🙂
Shann says
Exactly! It worked out perfectly. 🙂
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
Star Wars is such a favorite. What great favors! Very creative.
Shann says
Thank you!
Bev Feldman @ Linkouture says
So cute! Love how you really went all out with the theme. Sounds like the kids had a blast 🙂
Shann says
Thank you!
Tayler Morrell says
This looks like so much fun!
Crazy shenanigans says
All of these are so cute!
Angie@chasingmyhalo says
And my amazement continues! Those storm trooper favor bags are so great! Queen of Creative!
Shann says
Awe. You’re too sweet. Thank you.
Liz Jo says
If Kyle still had birthday parties, I would so do this, we love star wars, but we don’t really think it’s best for Sophie at this age just yet, but I love star wars and get Kyle star wars related shirts for his birthday every year.
liz @ sundays with sophie
Theresa says
Those party favors are adorable! You are very talented. What a lucky bunch of kids.
Shann says
Awe. Thank you 🙂
Corina Ramos (@NotNowMomsBusy) says
My grandson hasn’t gotten into Star Wars yet. He’s still all about Spiderman. He’s only 4 years old so I’m not sure if he would sit through a Star Wars movie to introduce it to him. 🙂
You truly rocked the theme Shann!
Cori
Shann says
Thanks Cori! Yeah…the twins can’t sit through it quite yet either, but they do know who Darth Vady is 🙂
Erika Ashley (@erikaislittle) says
These are so cute!
Elizabeth O. says
I love this, very creative! Who would have thought Storm Troopers would make a good bag! Lol. I love your son’s shirts too, very cool! The force is definitely strong here!
Shann says
🙂 Thank you!
Nicole Haas Etolen says
Love your fun ideas this coming hallowen.
Chanelle says
I love those bags. I think my boys would love this.
Claudette says
They had loads of fun with this I bet? Love kids theme parties!
caitlincheevers says
Oh my gosh these are adorable! And I’m amazed how simple they are!
xo, Caitlin
And Possibly Dinosaurs
Iyanna says
Shann, these are such awesome crafts and favors that you did for your sons’ party!! I know they had a blast!! I love the little bags. For my daughter’s party, we didn’t put anything on them lol. Now you’re making me think of stepping up my game for the next party lol
Shann says
Awe. Thank you 🙂
platypus6 says
Those bags are so cute! I’m going to do that for my sons party in a couple months. He wants a star wars theme this year!
Shann says
Nice! Please post a picture when you do 🙂
Jaclyn Anne says
These are so cute!!! Looks like it was a great party 🙂
Shaylee Field says
Those treat bags are so cute and look very easy to make! How creative 🙂
Shann says
Thank you!
Wendy says
The storm troopers candy bags are so cute!
Stella Chiu (@stellachiu97) says
Hi, Shann,
The kids must have fun. Your effort payed off. It seemed like a very good party.
– Stella Chiu
Eileen xo says
great ideas for party favors – kids will love these
Mykidsguide says
These are too cute. My family is looking forward to seeing this movie.
Mykidsguide says
Those are cute. My family is looking forward to seeing this movie.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg those Star Wars goodie bags are the cutest! Such a cleaver idea!!!
Ana De Jesus says
I love the idea of co-coordinating a movie to a party as a theme and Star Wars is a classic.
Dawn says
These are really neat. I can’t wait to watch the new Star Wars movie! It seems like it’s going to be the biggest movie of the year.
Rania says
Wow these are Great! That’s so awesome. ALthough I am not a star wars fan I can definitely appreciate those!
michelle says
those storm trooper bags are awesome!
Shann says
Thank you!
mapam30 says
WHAT CUTE BAGS!
jessica--a monkey and his mama says
those storm trooper bags are amazing! my son calls them “bucket heads” 🙂
My Urban Family says
These are still so adorable! And perfect now that the DVD came out 🙂
Mia Silvertooth says
This idea is so cute!! I love it and will have to try the bags with my son. 🙂
Heather Gullett Denniston says
Hynix is so detailed and great. I love the gift bags and the fact all the links are so handy. Thankyou!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Stop it! How cute is ALL of this!?!? I love those party favor bags. So creative Shann!
Chelsea says
Aw look at those! Adorable!!
Andrea Warren says
OMG you’re so creative. I love the gift bag idea:)
ace.♤ says
Those gift bags are SO cute! I have to show this to my sister!
Susannah says
These are such cute gift bags!!!! <3
Karin Rambo says
So fun! One of my biggest wishes in life is that Kit asks me someday to have a Star Wars birthday party. I’m not even kidding haha! It’ll probably never happen, I’m sure she’ll want princesses and sparkles… and that’s okay too, but oh man. I would be so thrilled!
Ashley says
Love it! We’re a fan of pretty much anything Star Wars in this house so I’ll be making the bags for sure!
Denay DeGuzman says
You are so creative! Those Star Wars party favor bags turned out excellent. I don’t think you could have purchased a set of bags that were more beautiful. I also love that you shared what you put inside those lovely bags. This post makes me wish my kiddos were tiny again! Happy birthday to your little son. 🙂
Kusum @sveetesKapes says
How creative are you, those bags look to cute and professional. Looks like you put a lot of thought and effort (of course love) into making the favor bags and it shows. Storm Trooper mask is such a fun twist, love it! Your boys are lucky 🙂
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
Marie says
These are all such cute ideas! My kiddos (and husband) would go nuts for pretty much all of it!
JenniferHenry-Novich says
These are so cute! Love the bags