We recently had a Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday party for my son's 1st birthday.
Here's how we made the take-home bags and goodies to go in them.
You can use these ideas for any theme of party by simply changing a few little details.
DIY PLAYDOUGH BAGS
"Make-your-own" play dough bags make a great party favour as you can easily control the costs by making the playdough yourself. Here's our favourite quick and easy playdough recipe. They are also really simple to make and as a bonus, they look great and kids love them.
You can make them in any theme to suit your child's party.
Here's how we made them for our Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
Materials: Playdough, embellishments (googly eyes and pipecleaners), zip lock bag, cardboard tags.
After making up the playdough I made my own version of what the children could make with it.
I then photographed it and made a simple label on the computer.
Print out the labels onto thick white paper, assemble each zip lock bag with playdough and embellishments and then staple a folded over label over the top of the ziplock bag. All done! Too easy :)
Click here for a copy of the Very Hungry Caterpillar playdough bag labels.
Be sure to download onto your computer and then print for best quality.
RECYCLE BABY FOOD JARS
Recycled Baby food jars make such cute little lolly holders for take-home bags.
We used ours to hold our "Caterpillar Food"
Materials: Empty baby food jars, paint, stickers/paper/glue
After ensuring that all the jars were thoroughly cleaned I painted all the lids with green paint.
I then made up a simple label on the computer (Caterpillar Food) and stuck those on top of the lids.
Fill your little lolly jars with whatever you like
Voila! Easy and pretty and can be made to suit any theme.
Party Bags
To put their treats in I purchased some plain paper bags and stuck on a thankyou that I made on the computer.
For a cheaper alternative, try brown paper lunch bags with a mini peg keeping them folded over.
You can see the rest of our Very Hungry Caterpillar Party here.
What great DIY Party Favour Ideas do you use?
Happy playing,
Debs :)
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Oh how fun! We made make Your Own Elmo play dough party favors for Rosie's second birthday back in February. The kiddos loved them! Rosie still plays with hers
ReplyDeleteThanks. Ooh, I'd love to see them. Did you write a post on them? DIY Playdough as take home treats is so good because it's so easy and inexpensive for parents but the kids absolutely love it! :)
DeleteAwesome! I love the baby food jar idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tulip :)
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ReplyDeleteI was just wondering what computer program you used to make the labels? This idea was adorable! Thanks for sharing
Thanks, you're more than welcome. I just used Microsoft Word actually, so nothing fancy at all, lol. Got whichever pics I could off the internet and then scanned our copy of the book to get any food pics I was missing. Resized them in word and just added a little text box with the words. I then published it as a PDF file through Word. They're not the most professional or anything like that but I think they're good enough and all together, looked like I was hoping. :)
DeleteI love the playdough,looks so pretty!
ReplyDeletethanks Isil :)
Deletethis looks like so much fun. my grandson will be turning two soon might try this. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletecaterpillar food... genius! playdough is a great party favor, but you took it up a notch. seriously so cute.
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ReplyDeleteI'm throwing a similar party for my son's first birthday and love all your ideas? I'm really inexperience with making labels, would you mind sharing yours? My email is yennibu@yahoo.com and would really appreciate any help you can give. thanks! -Kate
I was also hoping to get a copy of just the leaf if you don't mind! My email is missmellie13@rocketmail.com
ReplyDeleteWill be doing the same party for my son's first birthday as well and you've given me a ton of great ideas! Thank you ma'am!
Would it be possible to get the file for the playdoh cardstock labels? If so, you can email it to philandlori@gmail.com.. Thanks so much! Awesome ideas~ Lori
ReplyDeleteThese ideas are so creative! I just found your blog and I think I might be addicted:)
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I too would love to get the file for the playdough labels...would you be willing to share?? If so, please email to: bmazner@hotmail.com. Thank you for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI would also love the playdoh labels, if you are willing to share. Thank you so much for your very creative ideas!
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I LOVE the playdough labels you created. If by chance you can share the file, I'd be so appreciative!
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I LOVE all of your ideas. Would it be possible to share the files for the playdough label and leaf? THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Beautiful party!
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I would love to get the playdough label file too. If you are sharing it, my email is laurenanne2004@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I guess other's had the same idea I do :) Would you mind sharing your playdough label? I don't have a computer to make my own.
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Thanks so much!
Since everyone is asking are you willing to share your playdough label. I love the simplicity. My littles would love these. I downloaded your cards can't wait to do this theme with my kids. I also love that it is a very healthy unit that ends with a treat. I love your blog. Thank you. Mrs. Valerie
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Thanks everyone for your kind words. I hope that everyone above received their copy of the playdough bag labels. Happy to send them to anyone that asks.
ReplyDeleteKind regards,
Debs :)
Hey Deborah, I just found your page as I was looking for ideas for my son's 1st birthday, I love everything you put together! Could you please send me the play dough labels as well, that is just a great idea and i think it will be the neatest party favors!
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I would love a copy of the play dough label please!
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Hi Deborah
DeleteCould I also please get a copy sent of the lables.
Wanting yo do this for my kinda kid.
Thank you
Colleenclements71@gmail.com
I'd LOVE a copy of the file as well! I'm planning my triplet's two year birthday party and keep coming back to your site for inspiration. Thanks x3!!! Jennifer
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I'd love a copy as well! I'm just now seeing this great idea and my sons birthday party is Saturday!!!! You have such wonderful ideas, I wish I would have came across your site sooner :) Thanks so much!
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Nicole!
Hi Deborah! Would you be willing to send me the file for the play dough favor? This is the perfect favor for my daughters birthday party, hate the thought of giving candy to little ones!
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Dayna
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Hi Deborah, I love your blog!! I would love if you could share your play-doh label. My son's party is next week and this is such a great idea!!! Thanks in advance, Amanda
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If you don't mind sharing the play-doh labels could you email a copy to me to use at my son's first birthday? My email address is clairef79@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Hi Deborah,
ReplyDeleteI love all your party ideas, they are amazing. Can you please send me the play-doh labels for my daughter's birthday? My email address is avani.khatri@gmail.com
Thank you so much!!
Could these be any cuter????? I am totally in love with them! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am throwing a Hungry Caterpillar party for my daughters playgroup and we will be celebrating 13 of the childrens birthdays at my home! I am a little behind on planning and was wondering you if you please share the file for the play-doh.
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So appreciative of your post!!!
I would LOVE these labels as well. I am having my son's 1st birthday party in October, and these are perfect for his Very Hungry Caterpillar themed party.
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Hi, I would love the playdoh label file too please.
ReplyDeletesarah.tennant@hotmail.com
Fantastic idea!
Thanks!
Hi, I would love the playdoh label file too please! We are throwing our son's 1st birthday party in 2 weeks! My email is: heidisgreetings@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
I must jump on the band wagon and say I love the playdoh idea and would love it if you could share the label file. Love all your ideas and can't wait for my daughters first birthday to see how it all comes together. tori@selimis.com
ReplyDeleteSuper cuteeee party!!! Would you mind sharing the playdoh labels with me?? Ddawson08@aol.com. Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone :) As far as I know, I sent the labels out to everyone who asked :) Hope you all had a great party. If you'd like a copy as well, just leave me a msg below with your email addy and I will send it over to you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh no...I believe my labels might have gotten sucked into my spam folder. If you don't mind, could you please try sending again.
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Thank you!
sent :)
DeleteHI Deborah. I absolutely LOVE your Caterpillar party ideas. You are so creative and talented. I am throwing my daughter a Caterpillar party for her 4th birthday since it's her ultimate favorite book. Anyway, I hope you don't mind I am "borrowing" most of your ideas :) Would you mind sending me copy of your caterpillar labels. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! My email is NancyLA8@hotmail.com
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Thank you :) Sent :)
DeleteLove this!!! Could I too get a copy of your labels (especially the play-doh ones?) please and thank you!
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sent :)
DeleteI love your playdough favor idea. Can you please also send me the playdough label? Thank you!
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sent :)
DeleteHello - love everything you did for this party! I am having one in 2 weeks and just found your site. I would LOVE your playdough bag label if you are still sharing! cita76@msn.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeletesent. Have a great party! :)
DeleteOh my goodness you are awesome!!! I got so many ideas from your party!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this theme for my son's first party I was wondering if you could send me the labels as well
ReplyDeletenixie_2005@yahoo.com, please and thanks in advance
Hi! Would I be able to get an email with your playdough labels? If you don't mind sharing! Thanks heaps- such a fantastic idea! theimperfecthousewife@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'd love to use your label for the playdough as well as the leaf. I'm doing a family literacy workshop at my preschool using the hungry caterpillar book. This would work great! Thank you! My email is dmakiu@yahoo.com.
ReplyDeletehi there, we love your idea's! Please could we also have a copy of the hungry caterpillar labels?
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Thanks!
I'd love a copy of the files as well if possible. Thanks so much for sharing! c.mcwhirter AT yahoo DOT com
ReplyDeleteNo worries Carly. Thanks for you msg on FB :)
DeleteYour DIY HC Playdough labels are precious! I'd love to have the file for my son's party if you're still sharing. Thanks!
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I am planning on this theme for my twins upcoming 2nd bday and love everything you did! If you are still sharing your playdough label, I'd appreciate a copy. My email is nicoledivirgilio at gmail dot com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf it is at all possible I would LOVE a copy of the labels for my son's hungry caterpillar party! Such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteKate
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Could I also get a copy of the VHC playdough labels? So cute!
ReplyDeleteCatherine.Verrill@gmail.com
Hi, I would love the playdoh label file too please.
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Fantastic idea!
Thanks!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI have pinned this post a few months ago and now is the time to have a party :-) Would you mind to send me your printables - I mean playdough label, leaf, party bag label and invitation? lulubolinda@gmail.com Thanks and have a nice day.
Love the play dough idea!!! Could you please send me the label file
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Thanks!!!
What a great idea! LOVE it all!!! Could you please share your play dough label with me? emeraldkenmore@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank You!!!!
Love your VHC party, fits what I was imagining for my son perfectly. I'd love a copy of the playdough label if you don't mind.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Penny
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Would you mind sharing the play dough label? I would love to use it for my daughter's birthday. mdrewry5@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would also love the play dough labels.
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Isabelmdf85@gmail.com
Thanks!!
I lovee everything you did! I always have ideas but lack of time to do everything I want. How did you manage your time to do all this?
Blessings
Absolutely adorable and so unique and creative. Is it too late for you to share the play doh label with me?
ReplyDeleteJennifer.downing@huntington.com. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much!!
This is adorable. I'd love a copy of the labels for my twins 2nd birthday if you have the time to send them. withamla@gmail.com! Thanks :)
ReplyDeletePlease tell me... How did you make the leaf in the jar? Love all of your wonderful ideas, thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Dee, the little leaves inside the jar are a type of sweet that I purchased called "mint leaves" They are a pretty classic lolly here in Australia. If you mean the leaf on the lid, I just found the image on the net and printed them out. :)
DeleteLooks great!! Could you please send me the playdough labels, my sons birthday is this weekend and I've looked everywhere for a similar and couldn't find any.. nbreesmen@waciwireless.com.
ReplyDeleteI would really appriciate it!!
As far as I know, I've sent the labels to everyone above. If for some reason I've missed you, feel free to drop me a line learnwithplayathome@gmail.com :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodnes this is all amazing!! Please could you send me the playdough label and pary bag label if you get chance? thanks so much! vicky.tolliday@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I don't have a copy of the party bag label that isn't customised with my son's name. I just used a Very Hungry Caterpillar picture from a google image search and added my own text to it.
ReplyDeleteHappy to send the playdough bag label though. :)
Hello can you please send me the play dough label for my baby party....
DeleteI sooooooo love your ideas thanx sweetie. My email is honesty07182007@gmail.com
What a great idea! LOVE it all!!! Could you please share your play dough label with me
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Hi! I love all of your party ideas for your Hungry Caterpillar Party and am feeling inspired. I was at a loss as to what to give to 2 & 3 years olds as a party favour. I would love a copy of your labels for the playdough bag. They are awesome. My email is jacquiphysio@hotmail.com. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! Love your great idea. I already did the backdrop with the lantern, they look awesome! I would love to have a copy of your leaf label and the party bag label. My email is yadeyada@hotmail.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi there, you have lots of brilliant party ideas, I love them. My 4 year has just been focusing on the VHC at school and now wants a party with that theme. Please could I have a copy of the playdough labels? My email is chantalle.major@tiscali.co.uk
ReplyDeleteThanking you in advance :-)
Hi there, I am throwing my little ones 1st birthday in November. I am awful with computer..Is there anyway that you can send me the playdough label file. I would greatly appreciate it, and the leaf label and party bag. That would be such a wonderful help. My email is emmartinez07@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYour party looked amazing!! You have given me loads of ideas for my daughters party! Would you mind sending me the playdough and leaf files please?? Many thanks, Theresa x
ReplyDeleteSorry forgot email address - thehartigans@hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeleteThank you theresa x
Thank you for your willingness to share. Could you please send me the files as well please. My email is bec78312@hotmail
ReplyDeleteThanks again
Sorry, it's bec78312@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello! I LOVE all your ideas and am so inspired...would you mind sending me your printable files as well, in particular the playdough one. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOops, my email is mia.elizardi@gmail.com...THANK YOU!
DeleteLove this party theme! We are modeling our daughter's 1st birthday after this. Would you mind emailing me the playdough label? My email is kim.whitemaguire@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Your party was so cute! I'm planning a VHC party for my one year old but it's a little hard to find that theme for party things here in Australia! Your blog has been great to get ideas! Would you mind emailing me your playdo pdf to use? My email is anne@farmhousesoaps.com.au Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteHello! Love, love this party theme. My little girl is turning 2 and want to do this cute party theme :( Would you be so kind and emailing me the play dough label? Email keokaysone@gmail.com Many thanks
ReplyDeleteIf you have a moment would you please send me the label you used for the play dough bags? I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much for your wonderful ideas and for sharing them with all of us!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
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I would also love a copy of the playdough labels if you don't mind? (AnnaCPrice@hotmail.com). I'm so inspired by your posts! I'm having a VHC party for my daughter next month ... can't wait!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks
Anna
I'll send it to you soon guys (just away at the moment) If for some reason I miss you, drop me an email at learnwithplayathome at gmail.com and I'll get it to you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! x
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, I LOVE your ideas!! I can't wait to plan my little guy's first birthday! When you get a chance, can you please send me the play-doh label file and the leaf file? Thanks so much!! amandajohnson0724@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would love the play dough and leaf file as well. Love, love, love the baby food jar idea - cutest one I have seen for the caterpillar food!! hlthomas03@gmail.com THANKYOU!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I would also love the playdoh and caterpillar food label! If you still can send it my email is bringontheflood@gmail.com! Thank You! So cute!
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