Make This: Petal Party Confetti DIY

Today’s DIY started a long, long time ago. Back when Jeff and I got married in 2009.

The day before our wedding, I made little bags of petal confetti from fresh flowers for people to throw at us when we walked back down the aisle as husband and wife. It was super easy and it worked out well because we got married in a park. So  if we were going to throw confetti, it had to be natural. Flash forward to four years later (are anniversary is next week) and I thought it would be fun to revisit that project with more interesting petal shapes (and colors). So here we are.

This petal party confetti DIY is perfect for those flowers that aren’t quite as fresh anymore too. Instead of throwing them out when they start to wilt, remove the petals and throw a party. Well you don’t have to go that far, but definitely keep this idea bookmarked for birthday parties, wedding, and other fun, indoor or outdoor occasions.

It’s a really easy way to incorporate a bit of whimsy into a party and what other type of confetti do you know of that smells good? Well, okay, maybe this edible confetti, but aside from that, there’s nothing like it.

Want to make your own petal party confetti? Here’s how… Just pick the petals off some fragrant blooms, sort them into bowls or mix them together, and start tossing! Types of flowers used for this project: Petals from hydrangeas, mums, and a few wilting dahlias, but virtually any type of flower will work. NOTE: To be on the safe side, keep pets away from flowers and petal confetti. Some flowers are poisonous to animals, especially cats.

Now you have a fragrant, biodegradable confetti option for parties that as easy a pie and perfect for outdoor, summer events. Enjoy!

Concept, styling, and photography by Brittni Mehlhoff. Modeling by Amanda Toman.

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