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Grad Gifts & Party Stuff on a Budget 🎓
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items My little sister graduated last spring and I went down a rabbit hole finding cute, affordable gift packaging and party supplies. Spent way too long on this but honestly it was worth it. Sharing everything I found!
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Cute Gift Bags & Cards 🎀
Packaging That Looks Fancy
Laundry Room Essentials 🧺
Jewelry & Small Gift Wrapping
Fun Party Decor 🎈
Finishing Touches
Cute Gift Bags & Cards 🎀
I wanted everything to look put-together without spending a fortune. These bags and cards made $5 gifts look like $50 ones, not even kidding.
the pink bow handles on this bag are SO cute. I used them for jewelry gifts and everyone thought they were from a boutique
Pink Bow Gift Bag Cute Paper Ribbon Handle Packaging Pouch
these gold embossed cards feel way more expensive than they are. perfect for writing a little grad note 💌
Retro Gold Embossed Chrismas Card Greeting Cards Merry Xmas
ok this is the funny part. laundry detergent dispenser as a grad gift. hear me out. every new adult needs one and the measuring cap is actually useful
Laundry Detergent Dispenser with Lid Clear Laundry
similar to the other dispenser but slightly different shape. I like the graduated markings for not over-pouring soap
Laundry Detergent Sealed Storage Can With Transparent ABS
grabbed a few of these round balloons for like nothing. they fill out a party setup fast
Party Supplies,18 Inch Round Aluminum Balloons, Cartoon
Packaging That Looks Fancy
I wrap everything myself because store gift wrap is overpriced. These little boxes and bags saved me so much time and stress.
multi color kraft bags with handles. bought a bunch in different colors for a grad party favor station
Multi Color Paper Gift Bag With Handles Festival Gift Bag
the heart letter balloons are cheesy and I love that about them. used leftovers from Valentine's at the grad party lol
I Love You Red heart letter balloons foil globos valentines
floating display box for jewelry gifts. makes a $3 bracelet look really special 🎁
7x7x2cm Jewelry Drawer Box Floating Display Case Ring
sturdy little cardboard box, good for candy or small trinkets. folds flat for storage which is nice
Christmas Gift Box Thick Paper Gift Box Cardboard Gift Box
the crown headband balloon was a hit with the younger kids at the party
Cartoon Crown inflated headband foil balloon rabbit bear
Laundry Room Essentials 🧺
Real talk, nobody thinks to gift practical stuff for someone moving into their first apartment. But they SHOULD. These were surprisingly well received.
sealed detergent container keeps things neat. my roommate's soap used to drip everywhere and this fixed it instantly
Space saving sealed laundry detergent can with transparent
birthday wrapping paper with balloon print. I used it for a grad gift and it worked perfectly fine
50x70cm Happy Birthday Gift Wrapping Paper Balloons Stripes
tiny foldable gift boxes for candy or small treats. bought like 30 of these for party favors
Small Gift Packaging Box Top Tuck Paperboard Gift Box
the unicorn foil balloon was my niece's favorite thing at the whole party 🦄
Foil Balloon Cute Unicorn Whale Dolphin Aluminum Helium
grad cap shaped gift bags with ribbon bow. these are literally made for this. so on theme
Graduation Cap Gift Bag Mini Paper Box Gold Foil Diploma
Jewelry & Small Gift Wrapping
I started making little bracelet gifts for my friends' graduations and needed packaging that didn't look cheap. Found some winners here.
kraft paper drawer box with sponge inside. keeps rings and earrings safe during gifting
Thick Kraft Paper Drawer Jewelry Set Packaging Box Ring
shredded tissue filler makes any gift basket look full and professional for pennies
20g Basket Grass Craft Shredded Tissue Raffia Gift Filler
beaded butterfly bracelet as a grad gift. my friend actually teared up when she got hers 🦋
Handmade Chinese Style Beaded Bracelet Silver Butterfly
non-woven tote bags are great for stuffing with candy and small gifts. reusable too
Christmas Tote Bag Non woven Cartoon Santa Claus Snowman
flower print candy box with handmade bow. the ribbon detail makes it feel really personal
Gift Bag Printing Flower Wedding Candy Box Handheld Candy
Fun Party Decor 🎈
I always go overboard decorating for parties but these were all so cheap I didn't feel guilty about it at all.
moon shaped foil balloons in rose gold. tied a few to the mailbox and they looked amazing
18 Inch Moon Aluminum Foil Balloon Christmas Birthday Party
display window box lets you see the candy inside without opening it. kids went wild
Display Window Gift Box 3d Paper Gift Packaging Box
3D animal paper gift boxes. filled them with gummy bears for the little ones
Paper Gift Packaging Box 3d Animal Paper Gift Box Candy
window box with animal print. used these for sock gifts which sounds weird but people loved it
Display Window Gift Box Cute Gift Sock Packaging Box
Finishing Touches
These are the random extras that pulled everything together. Small details but they made the whole setup feel intentional.
embroidered satin drawstring pouch. I keep using mine for jewelry storage even after the party
Embroidered Drawstring Satin Gift Bag Jewelry Pouch
mini animal head balloons on sticks. no helium needed which saved me a trip 🙌
Mini Animal Head Foil Balloon, Safari Zoo Handheld
this candy box is pricier but the design is really solid. used it as a centerpiece
Christmas Candy Box Christmas Eve Apples Gift Packing Box
DIY doodle tote bag. let the kids draw on them as a party activity. genius move if I say so
1pcs Christmas Candy Packaging Bag DIY Doodle Tote Large
LED wristbands were the surprise hit of the night. everyone was flashing them on the dance floor
LED Flashing Dance Wristbands, Wrist Glow Bangle in the