Homemade Party Confetti: 12 Ideas

Better Than Store-Bought

Homemade confetti matches your theme perfectly while controlling quality and environmental impact.

Paper Confetti

1. Hole Punch Confetti

Decorative punches on colored paper, tissue, or wrapping scraps. One 12x12 sheet yields 200 pieces. Mix metallic and matte.

2. Tissue Paper Squares

Stack 5-6 sheets, cut 1-inch squares. $2 pack covers 10 tables.

3. Shredded Paper

Cross-cut colorful junk mail, maps, magazines. Free from recyclable materials.

Fabric Confetti

4. Felt Circles

Small circles from felt sheets. No fraying, satisfying weight. Great on dark tablecloths.

5. Ribbon Snippets

Cut leftover ribbon into 1-inch pieces. Mix satin, grosgrain, velvet textures.

Natural Confetti

6. Dried Flower Petals

Rose, lavender, calendula. Air-dry 1-2 weeks. Biodegradable and fragrant.

7. Leaf Confetti

Hole-punch semi-dry maple and oak leaves for autumn themes.

8. Citrus Zest

Dry orange, lemon, lime zest at 200°F for 30 minutes. Fragrant and colorful.

9. Herb Sprinkles

Dried lavender buds, rosemary needles. Aromatic table scatter.

10. Rice Confetti

Color white rice with food coloring. Biodegradable alternative to paper for outdoor tossing.

11. Seaweed Confetti

Nori sheets cut with decorative scissors. Unique black accents for nautical themes.

12. Coffee Filter Flowers

Dye coffee filters, cut into petals, crinkle for texture. Lightweight and voluminous.