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Easy Confetti Popper or Confetti Cannon from a Toilet Paper Roll

Learn how to make an easy DIY confetti popper from a toilet paper roll. This is a great family friendly New Year’s Eve craft that the whole family can participate in.

Do you celebrate New Year’s formally with your kids? Most of the time we’re happy to have them in the bed by eight o’clock so we can watch the ball drop somewhere that’s a few hours ahead of our time. I know, we’re a wild crew! That being said, this year I thought I could be a little more festive and try to have some fun (kid friendly fun of course). Let me show you how to create an easy DIY confetti popper for New Years from a toilet paper roll!

Toilet paper roll crafts are the best aren’t they! You can make so many things with old toilet paper roll tubes. I’ve previously made binoculars, wind chimes, a rainstick and lots more! That being said, I’ve never created something that pops with toilet paper rolls!

easy Confetti Popper or confetti cannon

The kids will be so excited. Anything that explodes glitter or confetti makes kids excited, right?

I’m all about being a little more crafty this year around the holidays. My kids loved when I created a fun Advent calendar punch box and a carved pumpkin from styrofoam! Why not keep it rolling with more crafty holiday fun like with a free New Years Eve Escape room game.

These confetti poppers or confetti cannon’s are so easy to make. I might just add this to my list of awesome New Year’s Eve Traditions. Also check out these fun New Year Worksheets that will also keep your kids entertained.

The best part about how easy they are is that the kids can create them all by themselves with just a few materials!

P.S. Looking to purchase a few confetti poppers this year? Check out four great Confetti Poppers from Amazon for kids in this post.

Materials needed to create a toilet paper tube confetti popper:

  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Tissue paper or wrapping paper
  • Tape
  • Confetti or glitter
  • Balloons
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon (not necessary but it helps jazz it up!)

How to make a DIY Confetti Cannon from a toilet paper tube;

  1. Start by cutting the balloon right below the neck
  2. Place the balloon over the end of the toilet paper roll. Make sure there is enough “slack” in the end of the balloon that you can easily pull back and “pop” it.
  3. Roll your toilet paper roll in tissue paper or wrapping paper to decorate it.
  4. Decorate the roll however you choose. I added ribbon to cover up the ends.
  5. Pour the confetti inside the confetti cannon!
  6. Pull back on the balloon, release it and watch it rain confetti!
Cut balloon at the neck
confetti cannon or confetti popper
See how I cut the balloon right below the “neck”
Stretch the balloon over the end of the toilet paper roll
confetti cannon or confetti popper
Leave enough slack to pull the balloon
confetti cannon or confetti popper
Roll and tape the balloon in some sort of decorative paper
confetti cannon or confetti popper
Cut the paper near the end of the toilet paper roll
confetti cannon or confetti popper
confetti cannon or confetti popper
Pour the confetti and you’re almost done!
DIY confetti popper or confetti cannon

Speaking of crafts from a toilet paper roll or crafts from a paper towel roll; you might like to check these out!

Also, if you are looking fore more New Year’s eve crafts, make sure to check out these New Years coloring pages with free printable worksheets.

Ready to see the confetti cannon in action?

These are so fun, I could enjoy them without the kids.

DIY CONFETTI POPPER OR CONFETTI CANNON from a Toilet Paper Tube

confetti popper from a toilet paper tube

Learn how to make your own Confetti Popper or Confetti Cannon from a toilet paper roll tube for new years that your kids will love. These confetti cannon's are so easy to make and a great toilet paper craft for kids.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Difficulty easy
Estimated Cost 20 dollars

Materials

  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Tissue paper or wrapping paper
  • Tape
  • Confetti or glitter
  • Balloons
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon (not necessary but it helps jazz it up!)

Instructions

  1. Start by cutting the balloon right below the neck
  2. Place the balloon over the end of the toilet paper roll. Make sure there is enough "slack" in the end of the balloon that you can easily pull back and "pop" it.
  3. Roll your toilet paper roll in tissue paper or wrapping paper to decorate it.
  4. Decorate the roll however you choose. I added ribbon to cover up the ends.
  5. Pour the confetti inside the confetti cannon!
  6. Pull back on the balloon, release it and watch it rain confetti!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this fun holiday idea. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook for more holiday fun!

Happy Crafting!

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