A Handmade Way to Make Your Party Pop

By: Good Housekeeping Staff
Photos courtesy of Kiwi Crate.

Fun Times: Ring in the New Year (or celebrate a birthday, new baby, anniversary party or more!) with a shower of confetti, baubles, or other tiny treats. The crafty ladies of Kiwi Crate, a project-in-a-box subscription service, created these just for Good Housekeeping. Pop over to their site for more imaginative craft kits, starting at $20.

What you’ll need:
? Toilet paper or paper towel tube
? Wrapping or construction paper
? Ribbon
? Popper filling (stickers, paper stars, beads, confetti, etc.)

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Step 1: Cut a toilet paper tube in half. (A paper towel roll works, too — cut it in quarters and use two of the pieces.)

Step 2: Cover the pieces with wrapping paper or construction paper, securing one end with a festive ribbon.

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Step 3: Fill from the other end with playful prizes and treats like bells, toy animals, pom-poms, and stickers.

Step 4: Secure the open end with an additional piece of ribbon. Pull at both ends to crack.

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