Lolly Bag Labels/Favour Tags (Free Printables)

“finished”, printable favour tags are the easiest little upgrade. They’re quick, they’re free, and they make even the simplest paper bag look like a proper party favour.

These free lolly bag labels are designed to print on A4, cut out, and attach with ribbon, twine or sticky tape. They work for birthdays, playdates, classroom parties – basically any celebration where you want a cute “thank you” moment without spending extra money.

Free Printable Party Favour Tags 

Choose your favourite style:

What You’ll Need

• Printed favour tag sheet (A4)
• Scissors (or a paper trimmer if you have one)
• Hole punch
• Ribbon, twine, or string
• Optional: sticky tape / stapler / glue dots

How To Use These Lolly Bag Labels

1. Print your favourite PDF on A4 paper (regular printer paper is fine).
2. Cut out each tag around the border.
3. Punch a hole at the top of each tag.
4. Attach to your party bags using ribbon or twine.

Quick options if you don’t have a hole punch

• Tape the tag directly onto the bag
• Staple it to the top fold (fastest!)
• Use glue dots for a cleaner look

Easy Ways To Make Party Bags Look Extra Cute

These tiny styling tricks make a big difference:

1. Tie a simple bow
   Even plain brown paper bags look adorable with a bow and tag – and if you’re doing a
   mix-and-match theme, using the same ribbon colour across all bags instantly makes them feel
   coordinated.
2. Match the ribbon to your theme
   Try:
   • pink + white for fairy / ballerina
   • red + black for superhero
   • blue + yellow for classic party colours
   • pastel rainbow for mermaid / unicorn vibes
3. Add tissue paper at the top
   Scrunch a little tissue paper inside the bag so it pops out the top – instant “gift bag” feel.
   This works especially well when you’ve kept the fillers small and lightweight.
4. Personalise with names
   Write each child’s name on the back of the tag (super helpful for classroom parties too!).

What To Put In Party Bags (Quick Ideas)

Before you fill the bags, it helps to decide your “party bag plan” (how many items, what kind,
and whether you’re doing lollies or no lollies). If you’re not sure where to start, this guide makes it simple: How Many Party Bag Fillers?

Once you’ve got a number in mind, you can build your mix from easy, crowd-pleasing fillers like:

• stickers
• bubbles
• mini colouring pencils
• temporary tattoos
• mini slime or putty
• small fidget toys
• hair clips / scrunchies
• a cookie or small treat

Want a full list of ideas (including themes and what works best by age)? Pop over to: Best Kids Party Bags (Filler Ideas + Themes)

If you want “no lolly” party bags

More and more parents are skipping lollies (especially for daycare and school parties). If that sounds like you, this list is packed with fun alternatives kids genuinely get excited about: No Lolly Party Bag Fillers (Australia): 30 Ideas Kids Actually Want

If you’re doing party bags on a tight budget

Need to keep costs down (especially when you’re buying for 20–30 kids)? This guide focuses on
cheap fillers that still feel like a “treat”: Party Bag Fillers Under $2 (Cheap Party Favours Kids Actually Like)

If you prefer DIY favours

Sometimes the cutest party bags are the ones with something homemade inside – a mini craft kit,
a sweet treat, or a small personalised item. If you want ideas that feel thoughtful (without
creating a mountain of extra work), check out: The Ultimate Guide to DIY Party Favours

Printing Tips (So They Look Great)

• For a slightly nicer finish, print on cardstock (even light cardstock is perfect).
• If you’re using regular paper, tie the ribbon a little tighter so the tag sits flat.
• The Black & White version is great if you’re printing lots (and it’s fun for kids to colour).