Gather Your Supplies
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own.
Supplies
Toilet paper tubes Printed or colorful scrapbook paper Balloons Packing/masking tape Glue dots Confetti pieces/large flake glitter/ sequins
Tools
Scissors
Before a big occasion where you’ll need several of these tubes, start getting your family to set aside toilet paper tubes. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can get several. Or if you don’t want to wait and it’s a more last minute type of thing, you can always buy toilet paper tubes, they’re available online or in your local craft store. Re-purpose when you can though! When you’re choosing the pattern or color of the paper, keep the occasion in mind; you can always have kids decorate the outside with stickers or markers.
Add Balloon
Start off by putting a knot at the end of the balloon in the neck. Using your scissors, cut off the top of the balloon. Be sure to remove any pieces of balloon and get rid of them immediately as these tiny pieces can be choking hazards for kids or pets. On one end of the toilet paper tube, pull the balloon over until it’s taut over the opening. Pull the rest of the balloon up over the roll until it lays completely flat.
Tape on Balloon
To secure the balloon you’ll want to wrap a piece of masking tape around the tube and the edge of the cut balloon. Don’t be afraid to wrap extra tape around the top. Smooth and push down on the tape to make sure there’s a tight seal. Don’t skip this step because pulling on the balloon is how the confetti gets released into the air.
Cover with Paper
To add a decorative touch, cover the outside of the toilet paper tube with pretty scrapbook paper. A subtle pattern like this works best if you’re using these confetti poppers at an adult birthday party or a New Year’s party. If you’re making these with kids, let them choose the color paper and then let them embellish as they see fit. Measure and cut the paper to the size of the tube, wrap around the tube, and then secure with glue dots or hot glue. Then grab your confetti and add two tablespoons of it to the inside of the tube. There’s no lid on this craft so while you’re storing them be sure to keep them upright. When the moment is right, grab and pull the knot on the balloon to release the confetti into the air. Yay!
