Summer is the season of backyard BBQs, pool parties, and birthday bashes — and nothing makes a party more memorable than personalized favors. The best part? You don't need to spend a fortune or order weeks in advance. With printable templates and the right paper, you can DIY everything at home in an afternoon.
Here are 5 easy party favor ideas using our bestselling templates:
1. Custom Chip Bag Wrappers
Chip bags are a crowd favorite at any BBQ. Print our editable chip bag templates on our Glossy Chip Bag Paper for Inkjet Printers, wrap around a standard 1oz chip bag, and seal with tape or a sticker. Kids and adults love them! Try our Pool Party Chip Bag – Splash Bash or Luau Chip Bag for a summer vibe.
2. DIY Drink Labels for the Whole Crew
A summer BBQ isn't complete without a drinks station — and custom labels make it look like you hired a party planner! Use our Glossy Waterproof Vinyl Sticker Paper with any of these templates:
- Juice Pouch Labels Template — perfect for the little ones running around the backyard
- Custom Sports Drink Bottle Labels — great for Gatorade-style bottles at outdoor games
- Custom Water Bottle Labels — works for both 8 oz and 16 oz bottles, ideal for keeping guests hydrated in the heat
All three templates are editable in Canva — just swap in your party colors and name, print on waterproof vinyl, and you've got a full drinks station that looks amazing!
3. Gift Bag Labels
Add a finishing touch to goodie bags with a custom label. Our Editable Gift Bag Label Printable is a great example — just swap the theme to match your party colors.
4. Candy Bar Wrappers
Chocolate bars wrapped in a custom label are always a hit. Design in Canva, print on cardstock or our glossy paper, and wrap around a standard Hershey bar. Check out our existing tutorial on How to Make Custom Chocolate Candy Bar Wrappers with Canva for the full how-to.
5. The All-in-One Bundle
Want everything in one place? Our All-in-One Party Printable Pack includes multiple templates so you can mix and match favors for any summer celebration.
Pro Tips for Summer Parties
- Print extras — kids always want more than one!
- Use waterproof vinyl paper for anything near the pool or cooler
- Batch your printing the night before to save time day-of
Which favor will you make first? Drop a comment below and tag us in your party pics! 🌞