I take no credit for coming up with these brilliant little favors. My extremely
creative mother made these with me when I was in elementary school, long
before Pinterest, Facebook or even the Internet was in very many homes. I remember
the kids being so excited about them and I had so much fun helping make them. Well,
now I'm old and have kids of my own to impress.
You will need: Empty paper towel/toilet paper holders, aluminum foil, decorative tape (I got
mine at Dollar Tree), scissors, Sharpie, stickers & little candy/toys.
I made these 4 with 1 paper towel holder & 1 toilet paper holder,
so do the math with however many kids you are wanting to make them for
and save up those rolls! Or have your family & friends save them for you too!
and save up those rolls! Or have your family & friends save them for you too!
First, cut your paper towel rolls into 3rds. Get a piece of aluminum foil that will completely wrap around tube without excess. Use tape to adhere foil seam together.
Don't forget to add your candy/toys! We put in a big heart Ring Pop.
Then pinch ends together, giving them a little slack so that the
Then pinch ends together, giving them a little slack so that the
foil is not too tight and tears. My decorative tape was paper so I was able to write on it.
Then I let my 3 yr. old daughter put on the stickers.
So cheap & easy! Can't wait for our Valentine's Day tea party.
Cute!
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