I’m excited to be sharing a really easy and fun idea for a party favor. And although we plan to use these sweet monogrammed totes as favors, you could really use them for anything. My daughter loves the idea of handing these to her little girlfriends as they leave her birthday party. It’s not for a couple of months, but my sweet girl is a planner. 
Who can pass up a gold glittery monogrammed tote?! With just a piece of tissue tucked in, the bag becomes an instant party favor. You could of course fill them with something as well. The possibilities are endless. We will be tucking a little something inside but she wants that to be a surprise! 
I am so fortunate to be a part of the 12 Months of Martha Program this year and used some of my favorite goodies. To complete this project I used the following
- small white canvas bags {set of 5} from Michaels
- Martha Stewart Glitter and Glitter Glue
- Martha Stewart Craft Paint
- Martha Stewart Decorative Flowers
- Martha Stewart Glitter Tray
- Martha Stewart Stencils
Step 1: Tape off a band around the bottom of each tote bag. 
Step 2: Use craft paint to paint a band all the way around the tote. Don’t forget the sides and very bottom. The paint goes on these little canvas totes beautifully and quickly. Let dry for one hour and peel off the tape. 
Step 3: Place the stencil in the middle of the bag and apply glitter glue. 
Step 4: Sprinkle beautiful gold glitter on top! 
Step 5: Lift the stencil away and shake off any excess onto the glitter tray. Don’t worry. The glue and glitter wipe cleanly from the stencil. 
Step 6: Adhere flower to the tote. They come with an adhesive backing and stick very well. You could always use hot glue if you were at all concerned. 
Step 7: Either fill with goodies or just cute tissue and your personalized party favor is ready to go! 
When it came time to snap some photos, my little model was all in. She was directing me on which shots to take. This sweet girl makes me smile non-stop. Here she is modeling The R bag. 
She insisted on modeling The A bag as well! I think her sweet friends will enjoy these just as much as she does 
With the exception of an hour dry time for the paint, these really only took ten minutes to create and now the girls each have something personalized and special to take home with them. 
A big hank you to the editors of Martha Stewart Living for sponsoring this post as part of the #12MonthsofMartha program! I received product in exchange for this project; however, all opinions and ideas are my own. Always.
How adorable, and ridiculously easy to make! I think this is actually something I'll have to do. I remember when I was a kid we would always get a bag with candy with us from birthday parties. I like this idea tough – a cute bag with flowers. Maybe adding some small toy or something for the hair, or anything that would excite a kid would be a good idea for your daughters birthday party 🙂
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Where did you find that adorable dress you daughter is wearing? I just love it and my daughter would too!
I was wondering the same thing….where did you get THAT DRESS??!!! I love it as well!
This is a great idea! I love personalized favors, they definitely make guests feel special! Oh and yes love the dress!!
I would love to know where you got the dress too!! I'm looking for Easter dresses for my girls.
She is seriously the most precious!!!!! That dress is super cute. And the bags are, too! I love the stripe at the bottom and the pretty flower. I could use a few of those flowers around my house to get us ready for spring! Pretty pretty : )
cute cute cute!!! and don't be surprised if you get on a tote bag kick…they are so fun to customize!
Love, love that last pic – the sun flare, the body angle – so gorgeous! (Lol, can you tell I'm a photog?)
Such cute little bags! My daughter would just love carrying one of these around. And I love that it would be simple for her to make! Thanks for sharing. Kari
What a fun project, and a sweet take home treat for a party. Your little model is adorable too!! 🙂
These are adorable and perfect as a party favor!
xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.
Too cute! My daughter would love these…and God knows we're doing enough indoor craft projects these days! 🙂
Love them!
Super cute! What a sweet little model too!!
Those bags are so fun and cute! I don't know what I like more….the bags or the adorable dress!
That is a darling tote! What a cute model you have and I want her dress in my size. She's adorable Courtney! She is a mini you.
I second that! 🙂
Hi Dear,
what a bretty idea and easy done and your model is so sweet!
Have a great day
Elisabeth
super sweet project!! your daughter is beautiful, where o where did you find such a great nautical dress?!
moly
Darling monogrammed bag? Check. Super sweet model? Check. I want to make one for Quinn AND myself!
Hey these are adorable! I am wondering how and what supplies you used to make your corner panel/curtain rods in your living room out of the plumbing materials? do you have a post about this somewhere?
What a lovely tutorial! Love the painted base of the bag! So pretty!
I want to borrow a little girl to make party favors for! <3
Such a cute idea! totes have become such a great idea for party favors!