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Parties/celebrations

Whether you're planning a birthday or a hen do, you'll find plenty of ideas for your celebration on our Party forum.

I need party bags for 14yos

39 replies

KatyMac · 30/11/2011 17:14

I have always done a 'bag' rather than a bag of stuff
So pencil case, handbag, toiletry bag with a few bit, make up bag or a japanese tied bag from a scarf which was last years & a real success (I keep seeing them use them)

So this year?? I have no ideas, no money & DD's party is right before Christmas; we are having a campfire a film night & a sleepover for 10

So bag ideas?

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FriskyMare · 30/11/2011 17:19

Party bags at 14?? Really??

BIWI · 30/11/2011 17:20

I'm amazed you're still having a party for a 14 year old! And I definitely wouldn't be bothering with party bags at this age.

Theas18 · 30/11/2011 17:21

What?? Part bags at 14, when you have had a sleepover for 10?

KatyMac · 30/11/2011 17:25

It's tradition DD is spoilt

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KatyMac · 30/11/2011 17:26

How else can I get rid of them unless I give them something to go away

& at least if they are having a sleepover here no boys/alcohol will be involved

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RunsWithScissors · 30/11/2011 17:38

Hmmm, for a movie night theme you could go with these

Not pricey, and something they can keep. Maybe just fill with pick and mix... Or nothing at all, and can be used that night if money doesn't allow for filling.

KatyMac · 30/11/2011 18:19

I'll show DD when she gets back - but I'm not sure

Although I love the site

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Theas18 · 30/11/2011 18:22

I was told the way to make them go away is to cook bacon sarnies and quickly pack the bedding when they are eating your irresistable fry up- seemed to work at DD1s 18th!

KatyMac · 30/11/2011 18:32

That involves work.....I'm not sure I'll be up for that I have a party for about 80 odd the next afternoon

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SeaweedNK · 30/11/2011 18:51

How about some cheap plain calico bags from eBay and a set of fabric paints/pens so they can make their own mementos of the party to take home?

KatyMac · 30/11/2011 19:30

We did that one year

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SeaweedNK · 30/11/2011 19:38

OK. How about getting them to make origami boxes out of some pretty craft papers. Are they too old for friendship bracelets? They could make those round the campfire and take them home in the boxes?

talkingnonsense · 30/11/2011 20:14

Does it have to be a bag? Could it be a cute keying, passport cover, pretty tissues, to go in their own bags? Or an " emergency " bag- pretty make up bag with plasters, paracetamol, etc in?

KatyMac · 30/11/2011 20:30

DD wants bags.........

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talkingnonsense · 30/11/2011 20:34

Ok..... First aid bag? Change/ coin purse? Handbag shaped biscuit? Bag of cooking stuff ( made from a tea towel?)? Have you done bigger wash bags with soap and flannel? Shoe bag? Gadget case( kind of a bag, nice ones in cath kidston)? Tk Maxx had slippers in bags last year?

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 30/11/2011 20:45

how about something like this

SeaweedNK · 30/11/2011 21:06

How about these silver organza bags?www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-pieces-Organza-Gift-Bags-90-x-120mm-Silver-Satin-D0229-/200655794791?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_JewelleryBoxes_Supplies_CA&hash=item2eb8047267%23ht_756wt_689

I'm having a sleepover party for DD in a couple of weeks and am planning on getting something similar. We are going to make homemade bath bombs and soaps at the party for the girls to take home in the bags.

OriginalPoster · 30/11/2011 21:10

A stocking filled with sweets and mini smellies?

SeaweedNK · 30/11/2011 21:22

How about bath bags like these made from cheap muslin cloth, filled with rolled oats etc and tied with pretty ribbons?

www.care2.com/greenliving/make-easy-bath-bags-how-to.html

KatyMac · 01/12/2011 08:07

Sorry guys I am feeling so rough

I'll come back to this after I'm back from hospital or tomorrow

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talkingnonsense · 01/12/2011 08:55

Hope you are ok Katy, take care.

KatyMac · 01/12/2011 08:59

Thanks I'll be fine I'm just miserable

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SeaweedNK · 01/12/2011 23:59

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well Katy. Hope you feel better soon.

tallwivglasses · 02/12/2011 00:33

Blimey well in that case I'd give' em a choccie bar - but only after they'd cleared up! Shock

KatyMac · 02/12/2011 10:23

Right I'm fighting fit & ready to sort this out

I wondered about some sort of CD case, then I remembered teenagers have MP3's not CDs Blush

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