Burlap and lace are a mix of rustic country and city chic. I like the rough texture of the burlap juxtaposed with the delicate lace. If you”re as crazy for this theme as I am you’ll want to make these featured party favors. The only tools you’ll need are a ruler, iron, hot glue gun and scissors. Read on to see how to make these favors and discover some other favors made with labels in the same theme.
Lace and Burlap Envelope
The first favor we feature is a lace and burlap envelope to hold seed packets. The burlap envelope is secured by sliding the lace band over the flap.
Start by using spray starch or sizing to smooth out the burlap. Iron flat.
Next make a template. Use tag board or tissue paper. This envelope pattern is 5.5 inches wide and 12 inches long. Adapt your envelope size to meet your needs.
Fold each long edge over 1/2 inch and press.
Measure five inches and fold over lengthwise, then press. Hot glue along the seams and carefully press down to create the pouch portion of the envelope.
Next, fold over the top flap and press down. Do not glue the top flap of the envelope.
Take the lace and measure a length around the top of the envelope. Leave enough lace to fold over the end and cut. Glue the ends to form a circle. Make a small bow from lace and hot glue to the middle of the circle opposite the glued seam. Insert seed packet and fold flap over. Slide lace band over the flap and you’re done!
Mini Clay Pot Favor
This adorable live favor is made with two inch clay pots, a mini basket, lace and burlap. We used a mini fern, but herbs, tree seedlings or any small plant will work.
These are the supplies we used. The wire baskets are actually sugar/sweetener packet holders. These were purchased at TJMaxx. Small woven baskets like these work too.
The pencils were placed in these photos to show you the scale of the baskets and pots.
Shop for lace at your local craft store. This lace is from Hobby Lobby. Cut and hot glue a length around the top of the pot. Be careful not to glue your finger! Cut a 4 inch by 4 inch square of burlap and place inside the basket. Next, thread lace around the top of the basket and tie a bow on one side.
The clay pot is ready for planting. Adorable!
Burlap and Lace Favor Box
The final DIY favor is a pillow box embellished with burlap and lace ribbons. These boxes are great for candies or small edible favors, even seed packages.
These are the materials you’ll need to make this favor: a spool of burlap/lace 2.5″ wide, pillow boxes in natural kraft brown, narrow ribbons of choice and tiny flowers for the embellishment. By far this is one of the easiest favors I’ve ever put together. Lure a few friends with a good bottle of wine, sit down and watch your favorite movie while you make these boxes. They’re that easy to make!
Fold the ends of the pillow boxes in so the box is no longer flat. Measure the burlap/lace ribbon around the pillow box and overlap one edge. Glue firmly on the ‘back’ side. Do the same with the other ribbons, layering from widest to narrowest on top. Finish off with a dab of hot glue to hold the flower in place.
More DIY Favor Ideas
Custom hang tags are versatile favors to tie on boxes, bottles, and bags. The one featured in the photo below has a special message from a bride and groom.
I promised some additional burlap and lace favors at the beginning of this post. Aren’t these wedding water bottle labels delightful? Find and customize your water bottle labels with this design here.
Include the matching wine label to complete your wedding favor ensemble.
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