Oompa Loompa Favor Boxes

Oompa Loompa favor box
 

Oompa Loompa doopa de do…get that stuck in your head…

Slowly but surely, I have been adding more items to complement the  Willy Wonka Party items, based off of the stylized version of my Oompa Loompa toppers. There are so many ideas that are in my brain just waiting for the time and opportunity to manifest themselves. So this particular inspiration idea for a favor came about at the right time, where one of those very rare, unexpected blocks of time made themselves present in my life.

Currently I am still not up and running full time, because you know that whole SAHM thing gets to be a juggling act, when trying to works as well. I know there are so many people in the world that are built to make that work, but for the moment that is not who I am. My brain gets to overstimulated if I try and juggle too many tasks. So I m doing my best to make peace in the moment, to know that my job at the moment it to raise my kids. So until the time comes where I can more consistently focus on this all. I will be random and all over the place.

I thought that it may be appropriate to add in a bit of a how to assemble type of post, because I would rather just write it out once than to explain it over and over again. To begin, these are a digital PDF file available for purchase through my ETSY shop. You can purchase it in the Favor Box section of my shop and it goes along with the themed Willy Wonka items in my shop also available as digital files for download.

An instant download digital file, if you are unsure, is simply a file that you can purchase and print at home basically immediately after purchase. If you don’t have the means to print at home, no problem, you can just print through a local printer like OfficeMax/Depot, Staples, Kinkos, etc.  They always print out great and at a great price. All the info is available in each listing or I can easily be contacted through my shop if one had additional questions!

The first thing that needs to be done, obviously is that the file needs to be printed. These are formatted to print on a standard US Letter Sized paper, which measures 8-1/2×11 inches. At this point in time I do not have this available for any other sized paper, I may offer that option in the future, but do not have it presently.I would suggest using a heavier weight of paper, as regular printing paper will be a bit to flimsy.  

I order to free the little Oompa Loompa and get him ready to be filled with whatever favor goodies you will be putting inside, you will need the following…

  • Card Stock 110# recommended ( Think Index Paper)
  • Sharp scissors
  • A Ruler or something with a flat edge for folding
  • Ribbon
  • Hole punch
  • Hot glue, glue dots or tape
  • Fun stuff to fill box with

Print out the image (or however many you will need. I have found that, before you cut, flip the paper over and make fold lines. The first one may be a bit awkward, but after that it just goes smoothly. It is so much easier to do this before any cuts are made. the folds make assembling them later so much more streamlined. Once you have added the folds/crease lines, it’s time to free the Oompa Loompa from his little paper prison.

Make a rough cut first, then go in and cut out the smaller finer parts. Bend the box over gently to match up the tops of the favor box and use a hole punch to create a ribbon hole thorough the hair. Fold the box so that the sides can be attached. I use hot glue, but whatever method you prefer to use is up to you. I folded the middle portion on the inside and then folded the outer flaps in. Once it is all sealed this is the inner portion of the favor box.

Using the ribbon color and thickness of your choosing, pull the ribbon through the hole in the hair. Making bows has never been one of my most favorite things in the world to do,but it really “ties” it all together!

Total height is 4.34 inches, although the actual favor box height is 2.46 inches. These are not huge favor boxes, but the can hold some candies and goodies. And they definitely look super cute all lined up

The side view measurements are 2.45 inches in height 1.84 inches in width.

Such a fun way to end any Willy Wonka themed party with a unique and festive favor box. Any questions please feel free to contact me through the shop or  here.

I also created a version of this favor that is editable, which allows the user to add in their own details. Info about that particular favor can be found here

 

 

 

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