Make a homemade confetti popper using a paper roll, a balloon, and a sprinkle of creativity. Whether you’re hosting a party or celebrating quietly at home, these poppers are fun for both kids and adults to make, and they’re a blast (literally!) to use. So let’s dive into this quick and fun craft that’s sure to bring some extra joy to your New Years celebrations!
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What type of confetti is best for these New Year’s poppers?
We used tube confetti from the dollar store for our poppers. It’s very shiny and fun, but it’s quite staticky and hard to clean up. You can also buy star shaped confetti or special New Years confetti to make the occasion extra festive. Or buy tissue paper confetti, or make your own confetti. Use a hole punch to make circles in paper, or cut up gift bag filler or shredded paper. If you’re going to use your party poppers outside we highly recommend biodegradable confetti.
What glue is best for making New Year’s party poppers?
We find it best to use a combination of adhesives: glue tape, regular Scotch tape, and tacky glue. Glue tape makes it really easy to align the paper on the roll and keep it straight, but it’s not quite strong enough to keep the wrapped paper in place. That’s why we started with glue tape and then added tape to the other side. Thicker paper, like scrapbook paper, requires tacky glue to stay in place, and you have to hold it until it’s dry enough to stay on its own. This is great for this type of paper, but it can make thinner paper soggy if you use it for every part of the popper.
How can I decorate my DIY New Year’s poppers?
There are so many fun ways to decorate your confetti poppers. Here are some cute ideas:
Place star stickers around the popper Use a one hole punch to create circle decorations from glitter paper Cut strips of paper in different widths Glue on sequins or rhinestone stickers Attach cute fireworks stickers Add mirror mosaic tiles along the top, bottom, or in a pattern Draw fireworks or stars on black paper with a gel pen or glitter pen Simply cut New Year’s scrapbook paper to size and attach it around the paper roll
Choose your favourite decorations for your New Year’s poppers! Add glam to your celebration by using glittery paper and shiny stars to make poppers that will sparkle like the New Year’s Eve sky. Or mix and match the colours and shapes to match your party’s vibe! Whether you’re going for the classic black and gold and silver, or want to experiment with vibrant rainbow hues, these party poppers are sure to set the perfect mood for welcoming the new year.
Here’s even more DIY party ideas:
New Year’s Wine Bottle Decor
Crazy Headbands
Glitter Party Glasses
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