When Life Hands You Paper Scraps, Make Confetti!

by jacin on July 27, 2011

So you’re working on a project (or in my case, I was making some pretty bunting for a special somebody’s Cabo wedding), and you have lots of extra paper scraps left, but you don’t have the heart to throw it away? Make confetti!

Cut the scraps in to thin strips, and then cut in to smaller squares, working your way down the strip.

This is an easy (and festive) way to bring your colors through in to other aspects of the event, where you least expect it. I took it a step further and put the confetti in to pretty glassine envelopes, secured with washi tape.

Wouldn’t this be a fun addition to your programs, asking guests to shower you with confetti as you walk down the aisle, hand in hand?

{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }

jessica {creative index} July 27, 2011 at 5:44 PM

confetti makes everything better! :)

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Jessica July 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

The crazy thing is that I was obsessed with making confetti with a small hole puncher when I was about 7 years old. I had this huge bag of confetti…that I never did anything with, ha. Ahead of the times, I tell ya.

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Upma sharma July 27, 2011 at 6:29 PM

Interesting …. Nd thoughtful

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Delaney July 27, 2011 at 6:33 PM

Too cute!

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The Perfect Palette July 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

I’m definitely ALL for Confetti. Love the stuff.

xoxo, chrissy
The Perfect Palette

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Liesl July 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

This really is just too much fun…love it!

Liesl :)

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paloma July 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM

Great idea Jacin! Way to recycle and make it count :)

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Ron July 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM

Wow this is a very interesting idea great job!

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cris from kiss my tulle July 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM

I do this with our paper shredder! The higher end ones shred into small pieces instead of long strips. A too cool way to recycle!

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Laura *You Stir Me* July 28, 2011 at 5:53 AM

love it. Confetti is one of those things that just makes the day instantly better. And your nails look Cabo ready:) So jealous of all you ladies and excited for Mel!

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Jessie July 28, 2011 at 7:17 AM

I am obsessed with confetti. No matter what you are doing if someone drops confetti…you are gonna have a good time.

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Nicole July 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

What a clever & unique idea! I like it!

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