by Sally J Shim

One of my favorite things about party planning is coming up with ideas for what to give the guests as a little memento.  There are so many options when it comes to party favors but I tend to prefer giving edible gifts that everyone will love. The presentation of your party favor is as important as what is inside, so adding a little attention to the packaging will impress your guests. These paper stripes favor boxes are simple to make and easy on your wallet. You can add homemade or store-bought cookies, candy, or little trinkets inside the boxes.

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Materials: Kraft boxes, measuring tape, text-weight paper in two colors, X-acto knife, cutting mat, ruler, tape adhesive, one sheet of white printer paper, pen or printer

Step 1: Measure around the box vertically and horizontally.
Step 2: Add 1 inch to the vertical measurement in Step 1 and cut the color paper this length. Cut paper in various widths (0.5 to 2 inches).
Step 3: Add adhesive to the ends of a paper strip.
Step 4: Wrap paper strip around the box and secure at the bottom of the box. Repeat with contrasting color paper strip.
Step 5: Print or write out THANK YOU on white printer paper. Add 1 inch to the horizontal measurement in Step 1 and cut the paper this length. Cut paper in long strips.
Step 6: Add adhesive to the ends of the message paper strip. Wrap the message paper strip around the box and secure at the bottom of the box.