There are some really cheap ways to make homemade Cinco de Mayo party favors. Just put a little time and love into these crafty ideas to make your Cinco de Mayo party an instant hit. Your guests will appreciate the thoughtful touch.
Mexican Candy Favors
This is a sweet treat that you can give your guests as they exit your party. The materials you need for this favor are paper, ribbon or string, scissors, ink, printer and Mexican candy. First find a picture of a Mexican flag online and paste it into any word processing program. Resize it to fit around eight small flags on one sheet of paper.
Print this out and cut out each flag. Poke a hole in the corner and thread your string through and wrap it around your Mexican candy. You can buy Mexican candy at a small bodega, ethnic market or check out the international food section in your local market.
Homemade Cinco de Mayo Piñata Party Favor
If you can’t seem to find Mexican candy in your area then this is a great alternative Cinco de Mayo party favor. You’ll need brown paper lunch bags, red, white and green tissue paper, scissors, glue, a stapler, hole puncher, string and any candy to fill your Cinco de Mayo piñata.
First cut your tissue paper into strips and fringe the edge of each strip with scissors. Glue them to the paper bags to resemble a Mexican flag. Fill each bag with candy and staple them shut. Place a hole punch two inches from the top and tie a string with a little note that reads: Thanks for coming! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Easy Shot Glass Cinco de Mayo Party Favor
This favor is extremely easy to do. Just buy some glass or plastic shot glasses and wrap them up and pass them out at the door as your guests leave. You can make it even more personal by wrapping each shot glass in tissue paper and making a cute label with each guest’s name.
Bandana Party Favors
Buy some material at your local craft store and cut out our own Cinco de Mayo bandanas for your guests. Try to find bright, bold patterns or use green, white, and red fabrics. You can use glitter or gel pens to write Cinco de Mayo 2009 on it so your guests will remember your awesome party.
Cinco de Mayo Spice Bag Favor
If your friends love to cook then they’ll love this party favor. Visit any bodega or ethnic store and buy spices and herbs like cumin, chili powder, oregano and bay leaves. There are essential spices for Mexican food and your guest will love it if you put these in a decorated tin or jar.
