Scrapbook & Cards Today Blog: Confetti tutorial with Sarah Webb!

Hello! I am here today with a tutorial on confetti...without the sewing! I know a lot of people who don’t have a sewing machine or who aren’t particularly comfortable sewing, and then there are the moments when I am just too lazy to pull out my machine. So I thought I would share a way of getting that fun confetti look without the stitching to hold it in place.

Start with a glassine envelope.

Carefully trim the sides away using a paper trimmer and open up the envelope.

Spray the inside of the envelope with vellum adhesive, as it will dry clear. (Follow the directions provided on the container of the adhesive –I sprayed mine outside).

Sprinkle the confetti over the open envelope.

Fold the envelope closed again (be sure you are happy with coverage of the confetti as you won’t be able to open it up again –trust me, I’ve tried!) Gently press the two sides together. As you can see the confetti won’t travel in the envelope when it is held upright.

Add your confetti-filled envelope to your project!

This technique also works well with pieces of vellum that you might want to add to a page, with some confetti tucked behind it. Easy, right?

Thanks for checking out my tutorial today. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Enjoy the rest of your week! -Sarah Webb

A special thank you to Sarah for joining us this week with two great tutorials. You will also see a little more of Sarah in our summer issue releasing on June 22nd! Mark your calendars!

Part of the team is off to Vancouver today to start the prep for Crop & Create Burnaby this weekend! We have opened a few spaces for Saturday only registrations so if you can join us, register here. Have a great, creative day!

~ Catherine

Comments

What a cute card and a fun idea!!

Posted by: Diane Hover | May 30, 2012 at 08:46 AM

Very clever! Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Amy K | May 30, 2012 at 09:32 AM

Cute card and very creative. TFS

Posted by: JoAnn B. | May 30, 2012 at 09:39 AM

What a wonderful way to use up some of those tiny scrap pieces of paper that I can't seem to part with....love this idea!

Posted by: Brenda B | May 30, 2012 at 09:39 AM

Can you recommend any adhesive for this that is not a spray? I love the idea, great card!!

Posted by: Delia | May 30, 2012 at 09:45 AM

Eeek, what an adorable card idea! Thanks so much for this tutorial and for posting something card-maker friendly! :-)

Posted by: Susi K | May 30, 2012 at 10:37 AM

How cool is that
TFS

Posted by: {vicki} | May 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Beautiful!! Never thought about spray adhesive, very clever! TFS!

Posted by: Renee VanEpps | May 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM

I love it-smart thinking!

Posted by: Beth W | May 30, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Now this is confetti I can do! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: NinaN | May 30, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Cute idea! And no mess! Love it!

Posted by: Kathy P | May 30, 2012 at 12:08 PM

What a fabulous idea!!!!

Posted by: Christina S | May 30, 2012 at 01:25 PM

Clever

Posted by: Pamela McGillin | May 30, 2012 at 02:09 PM

What a great idea and I love confetti but hate the mess. When I get out to my craft room from http://roomstogrowusa.web12.hubspot.com/hobbyrooom/ I am going to try this technique! Thanks for the great idea.

Posted by: Joy | May 30, 2012 at 02:41 PM