DIY Graduation Party Favors

2 min read September 13, 2026 Rachel McAffee
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When planning a graduation party, you definitely don't want to forget the party favors! Send your guests off right with these grad-approved favor ideas. From delicious treats to super cool sunglasses, you'll find something fun for every high school or college graduate!

 

 

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The Tassel Was Worth The Hassle

These adorable favors are quick to put together and will satisfy any graduate's sweet tooth. Attach personalized graduation Hershey's Kisses stickers onto the bottom of Hershey's Kisses and place them inside mini frosted take out boxes. Tie faux leather tassels to the handle using neon ribbon assortment and attach the printable found HERE to the handle.

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You're One Smart Cookie

Who doesn't love cookies? Your grad party guests certainly do! Decorate the paint bucket by cutting out strips of colorful card stock and adhering them to the bucket. Using glue dots, attach the "You Are A Smart Cookie" printable found HERE on top of the decorated paint bucket favor. Place store-bought or homemade cookies into paint bucket favor containers. Be sure to wrap the cookies as the paint bucket favors are not food safe. Embellish the handle with strips of colorful ribbon.

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The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades

Send the graduates off in style with these fabulous sunglasses! Your party guests will love donning these cool shades while at the party and will wear them long after the party is over. Simply attach the printable found HERE to a pair of bright color aviator sunglasses using baker's twine.

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Smashing Success Party Favor

Your graduation party will be a smashing success with these fantastic gold piñatas! Grad party guests will love their very own mini piñatas to take home to remember their special day. Attach the printable found HERE using baker's twine.

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Candy Popper Favors

Confetti poppers are a great way to add lots of color to your graduation party. Guests will love popping open the party favors to find goodies and confetti inside. Place an array of small and colorful candies, confetti inside treat pop containers and attach the printable found HERE to the handle using neon ribbon.

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