I love all the DIY details we had at our recent birthday party but today I’m sharing my favorite DIY project from Luke and Lila’s bowling party: these adorable bowling ball goody bags or party favors that look awesome but are really super simple to make!
I have to tell you, I was so excited when I came up with this idea. I wanted something unique and this idea is not only unique but cheap and really simple to make … the perfect combination, right?
I bought these round party favor containers at Party City. They’re in with all the loose candy and they come in a pile of different colors. And they’re only ninety-nine cents each … as cheap as a dollar store gift bag.
How to Make Bowling Ball Party Favors
I separated all the balls and laid all the halves out on a big sheet then spray painted them with matte black paint. It took a few coats to get them completely covered but the paint adhered well to the plastic. A paint that has a built-in primer or says it’s for plastic will work best.
I used my cutting machine to cut small white vinyl circles and placed them on top of each ball to look like fingerholes. Make sure you get them in the right place on the first try because removing them will peel the paint off the ball.
Aren’t they cute? I think they’re the perfect goody bag for a bowling party.
I filled them with a few bowling-themed goodies {wooden pens, flashlights, stickers, and bracelets} but you could also add black and white candies or other trinkets. These bowling ball goody bags are the perfect end to a bowling party!
For more bowling party related posts, be sure to check out the bowling party invitations …
… painted bowling shirts my twins wore …
… and bowling pin chocolate lollipop party favors!
Craft That Party says
March 10, 2013 at 2:22 pmgenius!!!!!
Heather SettingforFour says
March 10, 2013 at 4:57 pmGreat idea Randi! Love the assortment of treats you packed in to these goody bags – and how you made them into little bowling balls – clever! 😀
Cindy Eikenberg says
March 10, 2013 at 7:40 pmThese are so cute and I saw your awesome lollipops! I have a very soft spot in my heart for anyone who makes candy! This party looks so fun! ~Cindy, littlemisscelebration.com
Erin Spain says
March 10, 2013 at 11:00 pmWhat an adorable idea! So fun!
-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
March 10, 2013 at 11:30 pmVery cute! I love the bowling pin chocolate pops you made too! Looks like it will be a fun party!
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
March 11, 2013 at 3:04 amSuch an adorable idea!!! Love it!
Eclectically Vintage says
March 12, 2013 at 12:27 amThese bowl me over Randi!
Kelly
Anonymous says
March 12, 2013 at 9:27 amThe “hole” placement bothers me. There’s no way your fingers are the same distance away from each other as they are from your thumb. On the positive side, though, LOVE the pin-pens.
Bonnie @ Uncommon says
March 12, 2013 at 2:50 pmWhat a fabulous idea Randi! These are so clever..the kids would love them!!
Kelly Rinzema says
March 13, 2013 at 2:24 amThis is such a fun idea! I always loved bowling parties when I was kid, definitely have to try it out with my little ones 🙂
Katie @ Creatively Living says
March 13, 2013 at 4:35 amSo clever! Love it!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
March 14, 2013 at 12:03 amEeeeek! Those are sooooo cute! I love that you filled them with fun little bowling goodies too! Very creative!
barb says
March 14, 2013 at 8:10 pmAwesome! You never cease to amaze me.
thistlewoodfarm says
March 15, 2013 at 2:07 pmRandi,
What a fun idea! You always have the best parties!
Have a great weekend rock star!
karianne
Nicole M. Hutchison says
March 22, 2013 at 1:07 amOhhhhh these are adorable!!! I’m currently planning the DFW Bloggers’ Spring Meet Up and we’re going bowling with dinner + drinks afterwards. This would be a great way to share take-home gifts. Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!!
Nicole @ Three 31
Aritul says
July 28, 2013 at 6:07 pmSo creative!
tasha says
November 29, 2013 at 3:22 pmwhat kind of spray paint did you use on the bowling balls?
Randi Dukes says
November 30, 2013 at 7:35 amI just used regular spray paint … probably Rustoleum.
Chandler says
March 12, 2014 at 4:08 pmCan you please help me find the ball containers. I can’t find them on the Party City website.
Randi Dukes says
March 12, 2014 at 6:14 pmI can’t find them online either and I’m thinking it’s because they don’t sell them online … since you can’t fill them with candy online, there would be no need. If you go to a store, they always have them right next to all the loose candy and toys.
Stephanie says
October 14, 2016 at 7:09 pmThank you for sharing this! I decided to incorporate this into my daughter’s bowling birthday party, but decided to make them different colors instead of black.
Sandrine Hammond says
March 11, 2017 at 9:50 amDo u make the bowling balls for sale?
Randi Dukes says
March 13, 2017 at 12:07 pmI’m sorry, I don’t!