One of the simplest ways to make a party pop is with confetti.You can make your own confetti instead of paying for it.It is easy to cut, shred, rip or punch confetti.If you want to fill balloons, poppers or straws, scatter the confetti.
Step 1: If you want the most color variety, choose paper or card stock.
Purchase paper in any color you want.If you want a burst of color, use multicolored paper or white printer paper.For a simple way to make confetti, buy paper that has designs printed on it.Consider the event where the confetti will be used.If you're making confetti for a winter party, choose paper that's pale blue, white, or silver.
Step 2: Use scrap or wrapping paper.
You don't have to buy new paper to make confetti.You can use newspapers, envelopes, flyers, or wrapping paper to make confetti.Thin metallic materials can be turned into confetti.
Step 3: The lightest confetti can be found on tissue paper.
If you want confetti to stay in the air for a while, use tissue paper.You can layer tissue paper confetti before you punch it out.You can buy tissue paper that has different colors.
Step 4: The confetti can be used with ribbon or garland.
To add interest to plain confetti, cut bright ribbon or Garland made of fringe or tinsel.When you cut them, you'll get a truly unique confetti.Buy ribbons or garlands that are different in thickness.You will get different sizes of confetti.
Step 5: A variety of materials can be used to create different effects.
You can use a combination of materials to make your confetti more interesting.A few pages of newspaper, thick ribbons, thin garland, and bright tissue paper can be used.You can control how you shape these materials.You can cut the materials into different shapes.
Step 6: Use the scissors to cut the material into strips.
You have to fold the material several times in order to make layers.Thin material, such as tissue paper, can be used.Once you've folded the material at least 3 times, use scissors to cut it into 2 inch (1.3 cm) wide strips.Cut the 90-degree strips again to make confetti.You can make diced cuts of 2 inch in size.
Step 7: Special punches can be used to create confetti shapes.
Paper punches can be purchased from a local craft shop.It will be easy to find classic hole punches, but you can also choose from a variety of special shapes.To punch the shapes or holes, use sturdy paper, such as construction paper.You can cut the leftover material to make more confetti.Special punches include hearts, flowers, birds, stars, baby rattles, and holiday shapes.
Step 8: To make confetti, shred the material with a shredder.
Feed regular-weight paper into a shredder until you make enough confetti.For the smallest confetti, use a micro-cut shredder.Ribbons or garlands should not be shredded through the shredder.The edges of the paper may look ragged if you use heavier paper.
Step 9: Make confetti by trimming the garlands.
Wrap tinsel or fuzzy garland around the container.Cut across the material and it will fall into the bowl.Larger pieces of confetti can be cut closer to the center.To make confetti, make lots of small cuts.
Step 10: Use the material to make confetti.
If you want confetti with a rustic look, tear it into individual pieces.It may be difficult to tear thin tissue paper into small pieces.Don't rip regular-weight paper until you want it.If you want to rip a bunch of confetti at once, you have to stack 2 to 3 pieces of paper.
Step 11: You can make your own confetti by filling a balloon with it.
The confetti will be visible if you choose clear balloons.To pour confetti into a balloon, open the balloon and use a funnel.Tie the end closed after blowing up the balloon.
Step 12: A confetti popper is made.
Don't blow the balloon up if you tie it off.Cut off 2 inch from the other side.Attach the cut end of the balloon to the toilet paper tube.Put about 1/2 cup of homemade confetti in the tube.Pull the balloon down and let go to make the confetti pop.Push-pop containers or paper cups can be used instead of toilet paper tubes.
Step 13: The slender confetti sticks can be made.
If you're looking for a fun party favor, fill straws halfway with confetti that your guests can open and throw.You'll need about 22 grams of confetti.Make sure the end of the straw is shut and fill it with confetti.Attach the other end to the confetti stick.glitter or decorative paper can be used to cover the ends.The confetti stick can be used to shake out the confetti.If you want your guests to use them at the party, you can give them a pair of scissors or let them take them home.You can display your confetti sticks in a bucket, basket, or vase.
Step 14: The homemade confetti can be used to make cards or invitations.
Before you put the confetti into the envelope, make sure to put some in the middle of the card.If you want to include a lot of confetti or it's too large to fit in a card or invitation, you can use a waxed bag.Seal the bag with tape, glue, or a stapler after filling it with confetti.
Step 15: For a simple decoration, scatter the confetti.
Sprinkle a small amount of homemade confetti around the place settings.You can place confetti on tables that hold gifts.For a simple wedding aisle decoration, scatter confetti instead of flower petals.