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New Year Confetti Popper
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How to Make New Year's Poppers

Make these New Years poppers and have fun watching the confetti launch into the air with a satisfying pop! You only need a few simple craft supplies, and it's a lot of fun for all ages.
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 party popper
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
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Step 2: Attach the balloon to the paper roll

  • Tie a knot in the end of a deflated balloon.
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  • Cut off about 1/2 an inch from the very top part of the balloon.
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  • Stretch the balloon over one end of a toilet paper roll.
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  • Tape the edge of the balloon to the paper roll, securing it in place.
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Step 3: Add a colourful base to the popper

  • Decide on base colour(s) for your popper. Here we cut a strip of black paper (about 3/8 inch wide) to put at the top of the roll, matching the black of the balloon.
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  • Attach the paper strip around the top of the paper roll. You can use glue tape, tape, tacky glue, or a combination of these.
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  • Cut a piece of glitter paper to fit around the paper roll. Our piece was about 6 inches long and 4 inches tall.
    (To fit the whole roll, without the black strip of paper, cut a piece 4-1/2 inches tall.)
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  • Attach the glitter paper around the roll, centering it vertically so the black of the balloon and the black strip of paper at the top show evenly.
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Step 4: Make decorations for the party popper

  • Use a star punch to cut out stars from black and silver glitter paper.
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  • Add tacky glue to the back of the star, spreading out a thin and even layer that reaches each point.
    (You can also use a toothpick to do this.)
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  • Attach the star to the covered paper roll. Hold down the edges of the star until it stays in place.
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  • Repeat, adding more stars all the way around.
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  • Your New Year's popper is complete!
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  • Have fun making confetti poppers in all different designs. Keep reading for some creative suggestions for how to decorate yours!
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Step 5: Have fun using your New Year's popper

  • Add about 2 Tablespoons of confetti into the top of the paper roll.
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  • Grab the knot of the balloon and pull down.
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  • Let go of the balloon and watch the confetti fly through the air!
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Notes

Looking for more New Year's crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
Shaving Cream Fireworks
Glitter Fireworks Craft
Fireworks Salt Painting