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August 15, 2013 missV 7 Comments

July and August definitely seem to be the months for big parties, don’t they? It’s weddings and birthdays a-go-go for us at the moment. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining, I’m absolutely loving it! This week I thought I would share how to make your own confetti – remarkably handy I’ll have you know – and a cute little envelope to go with it. Good times in a packet!
Confetti is the party accessory that’s totally underrated if you ask me. Look at how happy it is! And it’s pretty planet friendly … well, as much as anything is these days. All you need is a circle punch (or hole punch if you’re wanting mini confetti!) and a bunch of cute coloured tissue paper. 
I’ve found the best way to make it is to fold up the tissue paper so you have several layers and punch it like that. If you did it one circle at a time you’d be there for weeks, plus I noticed my circle punch doesn’t like stupidly thin layers. Fair game!

When it comes to colours, the more the merrier! Use cupcake cases to contain (and even separate), them as you go. 
Now for the envelope. I’ve created a basic envelope template for you to use as guidance for the shape. Download the file below and print it out. You could technically get two of these on a sheet of A4 if you wanted to. I would say it’s handy to print it out on paper and use it to draw out your own template from card as it’ll be handy for future projects and save you a load of envelope money 🙂 
— download envelope template here–
So, get download the file from the above link (still using this random upload site for now – let me know if you have any issues!), and print it out. I’ve decided to go with a see through envelope, so I have used grease-proof (or parchment) paper. You can use the template to draw out envelops with any kind of paper or newspaper, so go wild 😀 
Fold the two long flaps together and stick shut with some double sided sticky tape or a thin layer of glue. Then fold up the base flap and stick shut. Lovely!
Add in a bucket load of your handmade confetti and seal shut. I’ve closed mine with a nice piece of washi tape because washi tape makes everything better 🙂 

If you’re feeling adventurous you can make your own cover labels or use a stamp and create some cute stickers if you want to personalise them. Another thing that looks lovely is using a wide washi tape and cutting one end like a ribbon and wrap it around the top (see first image). Not only will that seal the packet closed but it’ll finish it off beautifully.

Now all you need is a celebration to throw them at… or maybe you just want to celebrate your morning coffee 😉

Enjoy!
xox

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Vicky Viola is a designer and blogger based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Over the past 4 years she has established Vivid Please, an illustration and design company that brings her illustrations into life by transforming trivial products into playful necessities with a sense of humor. With a dedication to unique style, her creative talents have cultivated many  popular DIYs and quirky outfit posts, all with a retro twist, naturally!

Products from Vivid Please have been featured in Italian Vogue, Biba Magazine, Goodie Goodness, Stylist Magazine, Storenvy, Uncovet and Refinery29, with awards from Blog & Buy Sale and Confessions Of A Design Geek and Cut Out And Keep. Vicky's DIY tutorials have been featured by Mollie Makes Magazine, Vintage Life Magazine, Nido Magazine, Homespun Magazine, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. Brands she has worked with include Joules, Laidbare, Projecto, Cable and Cotton and Firmoo.

Viewing the world through wing-tipped specs, Vicky's passionate about sharing her unique inspiration and insights with the belief that it you don't need to follow the trends to get ahead in life!

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Comments

  1. Zyzanna says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    so cute! particularly when they are in the envelope 🙂

    I always celebrate my morning coffee 😉

    Reply
    • Vivid says

      August 15, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      <3 Thats the way it should be 😀 xx

      Reply
  2. Becky Kozak says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:56 am

    Washi tape does make everything better and these are so so cute!! I should make one for every day, celebrate life’s little victories once a day! Love it!!

    xo Becky
    Seductive Mania

    Reply
    • Vivid says

      August 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks Becky 😀 Oooooh! Days of the week confetti! What an amazing idea!

      Reply
  3. 2justByou says

    August 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Confetti is always fun! Love the colors you used. Thanks for the printable. That will come in quite handy!
    ~Kim

    Reply
    • Vivid says

      August 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      You’re super welcome Kim! Enjoy x

      Reply

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