You know I love to bake.
And to make cutie patootie lil' tags and such.
But this year, time slip-slided away from me and Christmas baking didn't actually happen other than a double batch of snowball cookies.
Sad, I know.
Then, it occurred to me that there was still time before the official holiday season wraps up to do my baking and share it with friends and family. After all, there is still New Year's Eve coming up!
We will be bringing in twenty thriteen at a band gig, and I was thinking....What could be more fun than to surprise the other band-mates and thier sweeties with party bags, full of prezzies and treats?
I tell you, I got so excited about my idea that I was like a tornado running around the dollar store, and then whipping through my craft supplies, looking for my most perfect sparkly-glittery-it-must-be-new-years-eve stuff. (Seriously, I was able to get the party hats, gift bags, and horns all for under six bucks at the dollar store, and I have plenty of extras!)
I made quite a craft mess in the kitchen where I was working on things, but it was well worth it, and here's a peek at the the end results...
I think I've covered all my bases:
Party Bags. Check.
Party hats. Check.
Party horns. Check.
New Years Resolutions Cards.(with pens, no less.) Check.
Midnight snacks. Check.
All that's left to do is bake my cookies, and assemble all the goodies in the bags. If everyone has half as much fun opening these presents and using them on new years eve as I did making them, we're golden.
Love it all!
Posted by: Candy | December 29, 2012 at 09:57 PM
quite a craft mess....that makes me LAUGH out loud--I myself am guilty of quite a craft mess on occasion--love what you did too---although you know the 12 days of Christmas happen AFTER Christmas through to Epiphany so you could reasonably make cookies until then!!
Posted by: laura | December 29, 2012 at 10:20 PM
What fabulous ideas for decorations and party favors! If anyone can turn a kraft bag into a festive package, you can! Thanks for posting these great pictures. And best wishes for a very Happy New Year!
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Posted by: Rusha Sams | December 30, 2012 at 03:50 AM
Such darling goodies. You are so talented, I couldn't even tie the ribbons on the bags!
Posted by: Gayle | December 30, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Oh, Tracey, you just keep wowing me. I love everything. It's fun, it's glitzy, but classy too. That's not easy to pull off, but you sure did it. You're gonna make some folks very happy. I can't wait to see what you're going to come up with in 2013. You are one talented lady and I'm so glad I found your blog this year. I've been following you, and now I'm a subscriber, too, because I don't want to miss anything. God bless!
Posted by: Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage | December 30, 2012 at 06:46 AM
Oh my gosh Tracey, they are gorgeous -- perfect! I would be absolutely in awe if I received one of those bags. You are all set for a very Happy New Years Eve!
Posted by: Kim @ Vintage Pretties | December 30, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Darling! I think this is the cutest, funnest set of party favors I've seen for adults. Such a great way to start 2013.
If you ever decide to sell this set of cutie pie ideas, I'd be first to line up.
Happy New Year.
Posted by: Debbie | December 30, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Love this! Thanks for always posting such cool ideas that inspire us. I do hope you'll get pictures of you and your friends wearing the hats. I would love to see that too! Here's to an inspired New Year!
Posted by: Stephanie T | December 30, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!!! What a great gift to receive. I wouldn't even want to open it because I would just want to sit and look at it. I'm with Debbie...please do a tutorial we can purchase!!! Happy New Year to you and yours.
Cindy B.
Posted by: Cindy B. | December 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Very clever, once again. I just love to see the creative things you do. Happy New Year!
Marie
Posted by: Marie | December 30, 2012 at 01:21 PM
What lucky people they all are to receive these from YOU!!!!! Happy New Year Mary
Posted by: Mary | December 30, 2012 at 09:32 PM
I just love what you did! Have fun at the party and Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 31, 2012 at 05:04 AM
This is so great, Tracey! They're going to love them. Everything has such a gorgeous vintage feel, but still very sparkly and festive. Love it!!!
Posted by: Bettsi | December 31, 2012 at 09:47 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Enjoy your evening with friends and have a wonderful 2013!
Posted by: Judy | December 31, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Tracey these are so on trend with all the beautiful glitter, so classy!!! You sure spoil those around with you with your kindness and generosity. I hope we get to see some pics of your friends enjoying these. Great ideas for that New Years tablescape as well. You always have the best ideas. Happy New Year to you and your family. Jeni
Posted by: Jeni | December 31, 2012 at 05:12 PM
Can you give details on the party hats/ horns? I KNOW they didnt come from Dollar Tree looking like THAT!! LOL
I WISH you would put together an ekit (stickers / labels / tags) on Etsy for New Year 2014 (just like this one)
PLEEEEEAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!
Posted by: Lori | January 18, 2013 at 05:05 PM