15 year old souvenirs: ideas and how to make them at home

15 year old souvenirs: ideas and how to make them at home
Robert Rivera

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Organizing a party is not an easy task, even more so when it's a big party like a debutante's. Besides, many people worry about opening their wallet. Decoration, dress, sweets, snacks, souvenirs, flowers... the list is huge to achieve an impeccable and memorable party, and this moment must be eternalized through 15 year old souvenirs.

Take your glue, ribbons, thread, needles, E.V.A. sheets and a lot of creativity and learn how to make, with few materials and effort, small bags, boxes or beautiful crystal shoes. Check it out!

60 15 year old souvenir ideas

So as not to weigh down your pocket and to make it easier when preparing the souvenirs, we have prepared a selection of several practical and easy-to-make ideas using few materials, as well as videos that explain step by step how to make bags, boxes, and other small and adorable items.

1. seashell-inspired souvenir

Decorate the small cardboard box with ribbons of various kinds and little shells. Place inside the item a small piece of a delicious self-made brownie.

2. pearl box

Get small boxes made of MDF or a sturdier material and cover them with pearls using hot glue. Finish with a ribbon in the color of the party theme and get a great result.

3. topiaries as souvenirs

The flowers you can make with E.V.A. or even with artificial flowers glued with hot glue on a Styrofoam ball. The idea is super practical, as it can serve as table decoration that people can take with them after the party is over.

4. the Beauty and the Beast theme

The item you can find for an affordable price in bazaars, as well as small artificial flowers. Finish it off by using a small satin ribbon in the color of the flower on the lid.

5. smelly and useful souvenir

Make small scented sachets by filling them with teas, flowers, or spices. You can use fabrics as well as TNT or other more affordable materials.

6. dress-shaped box

Make delicate dress-shaped boxes out of cardboard or E.V.A. - take inspiration from the birthday girl's outfit.

7. beautiful scarves made with E.V.A

Although it may seem complex, scarves don't require much skill, just patience and creativity. Use this item also to decorate the candy tables.

8. innovate on souvenirs

Easy to make, string art requires only an MDF board, thread, and nails. Make it in various colors and impress your guests with an original and creative souvenir.

9. beautiful heart keychains

For those who are more skilled with needle and thread, felt key chains are a beautiful and adorable bet. Besides a heart, you can make them in the shape of the initial of the birthday girl's name.

10. personalized cans

With gift paper, fabric, felt, or cardboard, cover aluminum cans and finish with bows to add charm to the souvenir. Fill it with cookies, candies, or candies.

11. pink packages

Textured or plain cardboard can be turned into beautiful packages. Add ribbons, lace, and other small details to add even more charm to the souvenir.

12. super practical Channel bag to make

With this tutorial you learn how to make amazing, luxurious Channel bags using just a few materials. The result is a super glamorous 15th birthday gift - your guests will love it!

13. 15 years old simple souvenir

With E.V.A. you can create a delicate little shoe that can also be used to decorate the tables.

14. candy holders as souvenirs

E.V.A. is a great material for making little treats like this candy holder. Explore the different colors and textures of this material to make fantastic souvenirs.

15. decoration that becomes a souvenir

16. surprise box

How about this beautiful little pearl box? Super easy to make, handling with few materials, and useful for organization, complete this delicate treat with surprises inside and bow ties.

17: Escape from the cliché!

The Tic Tac packaging was covered with colorful leaves and, to finish with charm and shine, shiny string and the number 15 in E.V.A.

18. three is too many

In the videos you can follow the tricks and how to make three easy and practical souvenirs for the fifteenth birthday party. Among the materials are E.V.A., milk carton, satin ribbon, and self-adhesive pebbles or pearls.

19. metalic souvenir

For those who are more skilled with steel wire and pliers, this beautiful and delicate heart keychain is a sure bet.

20. surprise bag

If you buy them in bulk, brown paper bags are very inexpensive. Make small molds of the party theme on colored sheets of paper or even in magazines, cut them out, glue them to the bag, and you have a cute and practical souvenir.

21. memories of a unique moment

Tubes are great for creating small compositions: put gummy candies in them and decorate them with pieces of mirror, bows, and colored paper like this idea; the result is beautiful and the work is quick.

22. cone-shaped box

Cardboard, with its wide range of colors and textures, is a great ally when it comes to customizing boxes in any shape.

23. bag with chocolates

Practical and simple to do, with this video you can learn how to make a beautiful bag in a few steps and without needing many materials. Explore different colors and fill it with candies.

24. flowers, lace and pearls

Fifteenth birthday parties can come at a high cost, but with creativity and a willingness, you can create many things at home with very basic and inexpensive materials, like this little box.

25. sustainable souvenir

The idea is to reuse jars, milk cartons, bottles, or items that would otherwise go to waste and turn them into treats. Use fabric, E.V.A., lace, ribbons of various sizes and colors, beads to decorate the piece.

26. economical and without losing delicacy

The bags are perfect as souvenirs. They are also practical to make and require only a mold, hot glue for better fixing, and E.V.A. in the color of your choice.

27. amazing and easy-to-make treats

With this video you learn how to make some souvenirs for your 15th birthday party. All items are super simple and quick to make, perfect for those who have little time to organize the event.

28. chocolate perfume

Take molds of purses, perfumes, shoes, or even jewelry, and turn them into little boxes that hold delicious and varied chocolates for the guests. Make use of recyclable materials for the small items.

29. memories in a MDF box

Our tip is to apply the decoupage technique to the material, which gives it a beautiful look, and finish it off with ribbons and pearls.

30. ballerina theme

The ideal is to create souvenirs that carry symbols, characters, or the colors of the 15th anniversary party theme. Get little dolls, crowns, or shoes and spray paint them.

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31. birthday girl picture frame

A great idea is to make a picture frame with the birthday girl's picture or even several pictures with friends and family. Get a simple picture frame model and customize it with paintings, bows, ribbons, and pearls.

32. amazing ideas of treats for you to make

Aren't these souvenirs the cutest thing? The video explains all the steps to make these three souvenirs that will impress your guests. Although they may seem complex, the result is beautiful!

33. bullet shaped package

Search for molds in different shapes to create amazing and authentic compositions. This box with large bows imitates the candy wrapper.

34. pearl box

Paint the MDF boxes in the color of the party theme, apply pearls or self-adhesive beads, and fill them with small items, chocolates or candies. Everyone will love them!

35. paris theme

All the materials used to make these little boxes - paper, bows, ribbons, E.V.A. - inspired by France's greatest tourist symbol can be found in a low-priced stationery store or bazaar.

36. graceful and usable mime

Learn how to make a delicate box using E.V.A., cardboard, ribbons, and pearls for your guests. In the video, which explains all the steps, a template is used. You can make it in various colors or add flower appliqués.

37. colorful dream filters

How about innovating and giving your guests beautiful and colorful dream filters as a gift? For more charm, you can put small beads or feathers on the tip.

38. homemade souvenirs are more economical

Big parties such as 15th birthdays, weddings, or even anniversaries, are events that require more money to organize and please all the guests, but, especially in terms of decoration and gifts, they can be very economical if you make them yourself.

Reuse glass jars

Many glass and plastic jars are thrown away, but they can be turned into beautiful treats without spending too much. Personalize them with glue, ribbons, and appliqués.

40. high heels with lots of glitter

Charm and lots of glitter! The beautiful shoes are made with E.V.A. that already comes with glitter in its material, without needing to be applied. Pumas grant an even more chic look to the souvenir.

41. pampering for everyone

One idea is to create several personalized souvenirs for all the guests: one dedicated to friends, another to family members, or one for men and others for women.

42. souvenir plants

Another idea is to make small vases using milk cartons or recycled jars. Since you will need a large quantity, use artificial flowers for durability.

43. delicacies of cold porcelain

Although complex, the result is beautiful! This souvenir is ideal for those who have more knowledge in this artistic technique and more time to organize all the details of the 15th anniversary party.

44. perfection at low cost

The more details, the better the result! Use satin ribbons of various widths, beads, small miniatures, and lots of pearls to decorate the souvenirs for the event.

45: The guests will love it!

Personalize little brown paper or cardboard bags with your name and the colors of the event, and put nail polish, nail file, and other small treats inside - all personalized, too.

46. customized packaging

A memorable and important event for girls, 15th birthday parties require a lot of sparkle. To save money or invest more in the decoration or menu, make authentic souvenirs yourself.

47. crystal slipper

E.V.A. is an amazing and super versatile material that can make anything, like this beautiful and delicate crystal slipper.

48. acrylic box and little shoe

In bazaars or stores that specialize in small items, you can find miniature acrylic shoes. Our tip is to spray paint them silver or gold to give them more shine and color.

49. from Gabi's party

Besides being economical, a self-made 15th birthday party favor gives a more personal touch to the event.

50. MDF boards and boxes

For those who have more skill and the necessary tools to handle it, you can bet on personalized frames in MDF or little boxes made of the same material to keep small surprises for the guests.

51. tubes with mentos

Super luxurious, these tubes get cardboard cutouts that imitate a woman's silhouette and are finished off with lace on the lid and a pearl necklace. Quick to make and practical, you can add colored mints for added color.

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52. surprise stuffing!

To make these little boxes you need scissors, ribbon, paper, double-sided tape, and white glue.

53. assorted souvenirs for everyone

If you have more time to organize the 15th birthday party, create several souvenirs and molds for all the guests and make the tables even more decorated with boxes, tubes, tins, little shoes, or cones.

54. towels for gifts

You can embroider the name of the birthday girl or make some appliqués to make it even prettier.

55. practical and beautiful

The small acrylic tins are given cute flowers made of colored and textured paper and glued under the lid. To fix them better, use hot glue.

56. double dose souvenirs

Two delicate souvenirs for you to learn how to make and give to your guests! The E.V.A. basket - in which candies can be placed - and the cloth bag require few materials and skills to make.

57. colored paper bags

This delicate and charming souvenir - which can also be made with E.V.A. - can be filled with candies or small items, such as nail polish, nail file, and others.

58. delicate cold porcelain souvenirs

For those who have more skill, it is worth making this 15 year old souvenir with cold porcelain. You can make several things, such as hearts, little shoes, dresses, and others.

59. E.V.A. Dresses

Get inspired by the birthday girl's dress and create beautiful souvenirs for the guests. The same can also be used to complement the decoration of the tables.

60. french inspiration

Create a souvenir that goes along with the theme of the 15th anniversary party. The box is personalized with various papers and other details that charmingly complement the gift for the guests.

With all these ideas for all tastes and pockets, you will make this event the most beautiful of all. The main materials for making souvenirs can be found in stationery stores or stores specializing in fabrics and beads at affordable prices. Impress your guests and make yourself incredible memories of this date full of love, care and, of course, lots of glitter!




Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera is a seasoned interior designer and home decor expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Born and raised in California, he has always had a passion for design and art, which eventually led him to pursue a degree in interior design from a prestigious design school. With a keen eye for color, texture, and proportion, Robert effortlessly blends different styles and aesthetics to create unique and beautiful living spaces. He is highly knowledgeable in the latest design trends and techniques, and is constantly experimenting with new ideas and concepts to bring life to his clients' homes. As the author of a popular blog on home decor and design, Robert shares his expertise and insights with a large audience of design enthusiasts. His writing is engaging, informative, and easy to follow, making his blog an invaluable resource for anyone looking to spruce up their living space. Whether you're seeking advice on color schemes, furniture arrangement, or DIY home projects, Robert has the tips and tricks you need to create a stylish, welcoming home.