DIY Confetti Throwers

Here is a fun project inspired by some of the party supplies I found in France. The idea is pretty simple. You fill up a tube with confetti and when you are ready to throw the confetti you take off the lid and throw the confetti. The motion of your arm propels all the little confettis into the air. Of course you could buy confetti pre-made but our pretty confetti only took a little time to make and you can custom tailor the colors to your event. These look so nice when they are done that they are easy to incorporate into your party or wedding decor. Find the instructions and sources below.

Materials Needed: Tissue Paper, Plastic Tubes, Scissors

Step 1: To make the confetti cut strips into the folds of tissue paper then cut through the strips to make little square confettis. Make sure the size of your confetti is small enough to fit in your tubes.
Step 2: Put the confetti in the clear tubes and cap the lid so they are ready for your guests.

Photography by Aubrey Trinnaman for Oh Happy Day
Art Direction by Jordan Ferney
Coordinated by Stacy Wichelhaus
Styling by Caitlin Barker
Crafting by Jessica Heywood
Assisted by Harper Casimiro

Valentine’s Garland Mailer DIY

by Chiara Alberetti Milott

When I spotted these gift mailers at The Container Store, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them (I love how inspiration might strike while you are looking for a kid’s thermos for school lunches). Who wouldn’t love to receive this pretty and sweet Valentine’s garland in the mail? It’s very simple to create, and really – no rules…….say whatever you want to say (I Love You, Be Mine, Love Is All You Need, or just X O X O X O).

Step 1: Cut out your letters, using a variety of red, pink and gold papers. Make sure your letters are smaller than 1″ so they don’t get squished in the tube.

Step 2: Punch holes in the tops of your letters. String pom-poms, big dots, and letters, tying a knot at the top of each letter and dot.

Step 3: Wind-up the excess string on one end and tape it to the inside of the container lid. Make sure you remember which end it is – you will have to mark it so the recipient knows which side to open first.

Step 4: Seal and address the tube. Postage for the garland shown was $1.95. I love the way a mix of pretty postage looks.

Step 5: Mark which side the recipient should open first – so that when they open it up, the garland automatically unfurls, and they are delighted by your message of true love!

PS – You could even throw some confetti or Valentine’s candy in the tube, for even more fun and sweetness. Just make sure you throw a few extra stamps on as well!

DIY Pink Party Hat Pinata

by Jenny Batt

So, I was just sitting around the other day noticing how many grocery ads came in the mail the other day and I wondered what I could do with it. Why not make a pinata? So I grabbed my winter sale flyers and a few extra party hats and got to work. January will be a little more fun this year.

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Year in Review 2012 | January-March

It was fun to go through my archives from 2012. I tried a few different models where the first part of the year I had contributors in addition to my own projects and the last part of the year we experimented working a team to produce our projects in-house. We are still making adjustments so we can find the right set up but it has been really great working with other people. I’m excited for all of the things in store for 2013.

1. Stamped Party Favors DIY 2. Pinwheel Party Favor DIY Free Printable 3. Wooden Spoon Flags

4. DIY Surprise Lantern 5. Mini Crepe Paper Flower Favors DIY 6. 10 Tips for Traveling with Young Kids

7. Valentine Scrabble Gram Free Printable 8. Mini Cakes DIY 9. DIY Confetti Tablecloth

10. Painted Dipped Baby Food Jars DIY 11. Animals Ready to Party 12. 10 Things Paris with Kids

13. DIY CMYK Lanterns 14. Birthday Installation Yarn Trail 15. Stamped Envelopes

Pink Your Sink with Method

This post is sponsored by Method Home.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Method has a campaign to support a search for the cure. The Pink Your Sink scents smell amazing and will be available here and in stores the next 6 months. Here are some pretty pink things I found recently.

1. Colorblock Hat 2. Confetti System Ornament 3. Ikat Throw 4. Neon Bracelet 5. Coral Vases 6. Textile Tote