How to "Green" Your Next Party
Add some flair to your next gathering with these eco-friendly decorating ideas.
Your guests will be intrigued and impressed when you showcase these party favors. Excerpted from Simply Green Parties (Collins, 2006) by Danny Seo, they lend your party a personal touch and can be made with items you have around the house.
Used makeup compacts, thoroughly cleaned
2-inch hole puncher
Decorative paper
Double-stick tape or glue
Grosgrain ribbon
Using the hole puncher, punch out circles from scraps of wrapping or other decorative paper and glue the circles inside the compacts or boxes—on both the top and bottom. Attach a 6-inch piece of matching grosgrain ribbon with tape or glue to the inside of the compact or box and glue a photo of the guest of honor and party details to the ribbon. Fold the ribbon upon itself and close the compact shut. Tip: Clean the compacts thoroughly using very hot water in the kitchen sink to melt the makeup away. Scrub any remaining makeup with dish soap and a sponge, and use a cotton towel to dry them.
Recycled Compact Invitations
Use old makeup compacts or ring boxes to make these pretty invitations, which are a welcome change from store-bought or emailed ones.
Used makeup compacts, thoroughly cleaned
2-inch hole puncher
Decorative paper
Double-stick tape or glue
Grosgrain ribbon
Using the hole puncher, punch out circles from scraps of wrapping or other decorative paper and glue the circles inside the compacts or boxes—on both the top and bottom. Attach a 6-inch piece of matching grosgrain ribbon with tape or glue to the inside of the compact or box and glue a photo of the guest of honor and party details to the ribbon. Fold the ribbon upon itself and close the compact shut. Tip: Clean the compacts thoroughly using very hot water in the kitchen sink to melt the makeup away. Scrub any remaining makeup with dish soap and a sponge, and use a cotton towel to dry them.
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