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parties::birthday sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Fish Towel Party Favors

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Since I first saw a sprinkler party in a Martha Stewart Living magazine years and years ago {when I only had two kids}, I was determined that if I ever had another baby, I would have a spring or summer birth so I could have the sprinkler party … and the fish towel party favors that went with it.  Yep, I’m slightly crazy like that.  Let’s just say that the twins’ March birthday was somewhat planned {wink}.

fish towel party favors

It turns out that March, even in Texas, can be a little too chilly and unpredictable for a sprinkler party.  September, however, is just about perfect.  Hello Tate.

For me, the real clincher for that sprinkler party has always been the towel favors.  I just love them.  A fabric fish sewn on to a towel and filled with goodies … how could you not love that?

Tate’s birthday party is coming up in a week or so and I sat down at the sewing machine and made the towels as favors for the kiddos.

I bought cheap white towels at a local big box store and used fabric that coordinates with the party colors to create the fish.

I simply cut out a large fish shape using pinking shears and stitched each fish onto a towel, leaving the mouth area open.

fish swim towel party favor

For the party, the fish will be filled with goodies that fit the drips and drops theme for Tate’s sprinkler and ice cream party.

These party favors are so cute and I love that they can be reused after the party.  You could stick some goggles or sunscreen in the fish pocket and use these at a community pool or even at the beach.

I’m so glad little Tate was born and I finally get to have my Martha Stewart sprinkler party!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Kelsey says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Super cute! I cannot wait to see the party! Don’t you love how things we see make us think… hmm I want a summer baby or spring baby? LOL!

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  2. Jenny from Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Oh my goodness. I am in love with these towels!!! I am a sucker for a great favor!

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  3. Melissa, SoChick! says

    September 4, 2011 at 2:52 am

    Way super cute, I love them! A sprinkler party sounds so fun. 🙂

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  4. barb says

    September 4, 2011 at 3:13 am

    That is so adorable! Thanks Martha for the fab idea and hats off to you mom.

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  5. Sewandthecity says

    September 5, 2011 at 10:42 am

    What a cool idea…I love the green fish and the goodies in the belly!

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  6. Katie says

    September 5, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    This is such an awesome idea!! I absolutely adore it! They look so cute filled with goodies!

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  7. Grammy Goodwill says

    September 5, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    That idea is sooo cute.

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  8. Rachel says

    September 5, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    The towels are adorable! The sprinkler party sounds like a lot of fun. My son’s birthday is in July so that would be perfect for him next year. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
    I hope to see you soon,
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/cure-for-common-monday-7.html

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  9. [email protected] The Dream says

    September 6, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    wow!! what a fantastic idea!! so creative!!

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  10. Lindsay says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:23 am

    This is clever! What a cute way to spruce up a towel! I would love to have you share this @ Show & Share–
    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-4.html

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  11. Rachel says

    September 12, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Thanks for sharing! You are being featured this week at Lines Across My Face.
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/cure-for-common-monday-8-flashback.html

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  12. Kirsten says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Such a sweet and thoughtful party favor! I love this! Thank you for sharing this at our Summer BBQ Bash!

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  13. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Thanks for linking up at the Summer BBQ Bash! I featured these today on my blog!

    xo,
    Kimberly

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