Balloons Confetti Funnel or tube (optional; recommended) Ribbon (optional) Scissors (optional) Tissue paper (optional)[1] X Research source You can use clear balloons for filling confetti.

Once you’ve finished making your balloons, roll up your cover so the confetti is trapped inside it, then dump the confetti in a container for later or in the trash.

Use scissors to cut long, narrow strips in the paper. Your strips should be roughly a ¼" (. 64 cm) thick. From one end of the strip, begin cutting ¼" (. 64 cm) squares free from the strip. Do this until you have enough confetti.

Cut miniature hearts in red-colored tissue paper to create Valentine’s Day-themed confetti. Use green tissue paper to cut out shamrock shapes for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Red and green tissue paper cut into small circles work well for Christmastime holiday events. Cut small scale flowers in bright, vibrant colors to create a springtime vibe in your balloons.

Larger tissue paper designs can be rolled up and pushed through the funnel/tube. Do this for as many balloons as you desire. [3] X Research source

Helium is necessary if you want your balloons to float. Helium tanks can be found at party stores and many general retailers, like Target and Walmart. [5] X Research source

Avoid using incandescent or heat-generating lights for this variation. The heat these lights generate can cause balloons to pop or the confetti to catch fire.

In some cases, glue can have a negative reaction with balloons, causing them to weaken or pop. For this reason, tape is recommended for attaching accents, like string for hair, to balloon buddies.

Using shiny, silver sequins in this fashion can give your balloons the appearance of a disco ball, which is perfect for retro-themed parties.

Hang balloons from various fixtures and furniture, like sills, floor lamps, chairs, and so on. Allow helium balloons to float up to picturesque parts of the ceiling. For example, you might float clusters of balloons into the corners of your party room. Tie helium-filled balloon strings to some kind of weight, like a doorstop, a rock, and so on. Place the balloons around your party area as decorations.

Oftentimes, helium-filled balloons can be tied to the underside of the table and, if the string is long enough, floated out into the open so that balloons aerially border the table.

The confetti inside the balloons should jostle around every time the balloon is touched by a player. This can make the game more challenging and visually appealing. You may also be able to use helium balloons that have started to lose their buoyancy to play these games.