DIY confetti system, success!

am happy to report that my week off wasn’t a complete waste. I got a couple of things checked off my to-do list, one of which being the confetti system I’ve been ranting and raving about.

It cost about $10 for all of the ribbons and trims, probably only 2 hours or so to make. I think the key is to find materials that can duplicate the “tassel” look. Use different textures and shades of materials but keep the tassels uniform. I had bought some sheer ribbon to tie into a knot on the rope and but it really ruined the look. You’ll see it in action in an upcoming post, more smilebooth!

Step 1. Gather your materials. (Note: the materials I’m listing are based on a system that’s about 1.5m in length but you can adjust accordingly)

You’ll need:
- 1.5m of thick wrapped rope: you can find it in the upholstery section – the thicker it is, the more impactful it’ll be.
- About 12-15 tassels made from 4 or 5 different types of ribbons. I definitely consider a solid metallic ribbon a key to the confetti system – I used solid gold and silver. You’ll also want to consider textures when you’re picking out your ribbon just so it will add a bit of visual interest. Anything goes! I bought about 3-4m of each type of ribbon but I wish it was a bit more robust so I would double it next time.
- Masking tape
- Scissors
- Twine (optional)

Step 2. Create the “tassels”. Start by creating a guiding ribbon. This will make it quick and easy to cut ribbons of the same length. Cut 4-6 ribbons of the same length and fold in half. You’ll want to keep your ribbons in bundles to make it easier to organize. Do this until all of your ribbons are prepared and make sure they are uniform length.

Step 3. Attach the “tassels”. To attach the “tassel”, lay the upholstery rope flat and pinching the center of your ribbon bundle, twist out from the center until you create a length that can wrap around the thickness of the rope. Secure using twine or thin strips of masking tape, ensuring that your ribbon lengths remain the same. Continue this process, while evenly spacing and alternating the ribbon bundles.

You may want to add an extension for an added level of confetti fun. And there you have it, a DIY confetti system!