Princess Party Bag Fillers — Ideas for Every Budget

Princess parties are one of the most popular children's party themes in the UK — and they're brilliant for party bags too. The aesthetic lends itself naturally to pretty, sparkly items that feel genuinely special without relying on cheap plastic novelties. This guide covers the best princess party bag fillers across every budget, from simple consumables to proper activity items that children will actually use.

What Goes in a Princess Party Bag?

The best princess party bags follow the same rule as any good party bag: one activity item, one consumable, and optionally one bonus item. For a princess theme, this translates neatly into something to wear or use (a wand, a crown), something to use up (a sticker sheet, temporary tattoos), and something to keep (a small craft or activity).

The princess theme has a natural advantage over more generic themes: the aesthetic is so consistent — pastel colours, stars, crowns, flowers, butterflies — that almost any pretty or nature-inspired item fits without looking out of place. This gives you more options than a strictly character-led theme.

Princess Party Bag Fillers by Type

Wearables and accessories

• Princess crowns and tiaras — card or foam crowns are the classic princess party bag item. Go for a colouring-your-own crown for an activity element that doubles as a keepsake.
• Star wands — a simple star wand (card or wood) is thematically perfect and universally appealing to the 3–7 age group.
• Hair accessories — butterfly clips, flower hairbands or star pins. Small, lightweight, and appreciated by the target age group.
• Friendship bracelets or stretch rings — simple jewellery-style items work well for older guests (6+).

Stickers and tattoos

• Princess or fairy sticker sheets — one A5 sticker sheet per child gives excellent perceived value for a very low per-unit cost in multi-packs. Look for sheets with crowns, stars, butterflies, flowers and fairy characters.
• Temporary tattoo sheets — butterfly, flower and fairy tattoo sheets fit the princess aesthetic perfectly. Children aged 4–9 consistently rate temporary tattoos as one of the best party bag items they receive.

Activity and craft items

• Colouring-in princess scenes — a small folded colouring card or mini colouring book with a princess theme and a couple of crayons. Simple, inexpensive, and keeps children occupied on the journey home.
• Make-your-own crown kit — a card crown blank with star and gem stickers to decorate. Acts as both party bag filler and optional party activity.
• Mini puzzle — a small wooden puzzle or tray puzzle in princess colours. Suitable for younger guests (3–5) and has a longer lifespan than most party bag items.

Nature-inspired and eco fillers

• Flower seed packets — wildflower or sunflower seed packets are a genuinely lovely princess party bag filler. They fit the fairy-tale garden aesthetic, feel premium without costing much, and parents are genuinely pleased to receive them. One of the few party bag items that generates goodwill rather than a quiet eye-roll.
• Pressed flower activities — flower pressing kits or pressed flower cards suit the princess and fairy theme well and have a crafting element children engage with at home.
• Butterfly or flower craft — paper butterfly kits, flower-making activities, or butterfly colouring scenes all work in the princess aesthetic while being plastic-free.

Princess Party Bag Fillers by Budget

Budget: £2 per child

Sticker sheet + temporary tattoo sheet + mini bubbles. Three items that together feel generous and fit the theme. Buy in multi-packs to keep the per-unit cost low. A wildflower seed packet at this budget is a worthwhile swap for the bubbles if you want something with a longer shelf life.

Budget: £3–4 per child

The sweet spot. One activity item (a colour-your-own crown or small craft kit) plus a consumable (stickers or tattoos) plus a seed packet or small sweet. At this level the bag feels considered rather than assembled. This is the right budget for a 5–8 year old's princess party where the guests' parents will notice the contents.

Budget: £5+ per child

One quality activity item as the hero — a proper craft kit, wooden wand or make-your-own kit — plus one or two smaller items. At this budget, present in a small organza or kraft paper bag with a ribbon rather than a plastic party bag. The presentation lifts the whole thing.

Eco Princess Party Bag Fillers

Plastic-free princess party bags are easier than most themes because the aesthetic naturally leans toward nature — flowers, butterflies, gardens, woodland. Browse our eco party bag fillers collection for plastic-free options that fit the theme: seed packets, paper craft activities, wooden accessories and recycled card games. For a fully eco bag, combine a wildflower seed packet with a butterfly temporary tattoo sheet and a colour-your-own crown — nothing plastic, everything pretty.

See our princess party supplies collection for decorations and tableware to match.

How Many Fillers Do You Need?

The reliable formula is 2–4 items per child. Buy for confirmed attendees plus 10–15% extra — children cancel at the last minute and you'll want a few spares. For a party of 15, order enough for 17–18. For the full breakdown, see our guide: how many party bag fillers do I need?

Browse the full party bag fillers collection for ideas across all ages and budgets. For the fairy party theme which shares much of the same aesthetic, see our fairy party bag fillers guide.