Creative Crafting: Diy Wedding Favor Cones

Wedding favours are a great way to say thank you to your guests and can be a fun DIY project. They can be expensive, but with a bit of creativity, you can make your own unique and budget-friendly favours. One idea is to make wedding favour cones, which can be filled with treats such as sweets, chocolates, or popcorn, or used for confetti or flower petals. These cones can be made from simple materials such as paper, card, glue, and ribbon, and decorated with stamps, stickers, or tape. They are a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to your wedding and can even be used as place names.

How to make a stamped cone

Materials:

• A4 sheets of white card
• Stamp selection (e.g. initials, Mr & Mrs, or a heart stamp)
• Ink pads (e.g. metallic ink)
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Glue gun
• Additional decorations (optional): Washi tape, ribbon, or lace

Method:

• Measure and cut out a 6x6 inch square from your white card. You can use this as a template to cut out as many as you need for your guests.
• Turn the card 45 degrees clockwise so it looks like a diamond.
• Decorate the top corner with your chosen stamps. You can use initials, a Mr & Mrs stamp, or a heart stamp. Allow the ink to dry, then turn the card over and decorate the other side.
• Tip: Test out your stamping skills a few times on scrap paper. Ensure that the whole design is covered in ink, and press down evenly and firmly. Don't worry if it looks a little rustic—it's homemade!
• Turn the card back to its original position. Place the top of the ruler about 1.5 inches in and down from the right-hand edge of the card. Angle the ruler towards the bottom right-hand corner to create a triangle.
• Using your scissors, score along the edge of the ruler into the corner.
• Fold along the crease and bring the opposite edge of the card inwards so that the edges meet.
• Use your glue gun to stick the edges together, making sure the glue goes all the way to the bottom to prevent any confetti from falling out.
• Once the glue is dry (this should only take a few seconds), you can add additional decorations if you wish. Try using washi tape, ribbon, or lace. Use your glue gun to secure these decorations in place.
• Fill your stamped cones with confetti, sweets, or popcorn.

Your stamped wedding favour cones are now ready to be displayed in a basket, box, or confetti stand!

How to make a doily cone

Doilies are a great way to make stylish wedding favour cones that are easy to fill and look pretty. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a doily cone:

Firstly, you need to find the centre of the doily. You can do this by folding the doily in half. Cut the doily along the fold line, creating two half circles. Next, fold one of the half circles in half again, but only crease along the straight edge to mark the centre point.

Now you can begin to form the cone shape. Cut a strip of double-sided tape the length of one half of the doily. Place the tape at an angle, starting from the centre point and sticking out to the edge, creating a small triangle. Cut off any excess tape. Peel off the coating on the other side of the tape to expose the sticky surface.

Bring the two ends of the doily together, holding them in place to create a small triangle at the centre. Place the side without the double-sided tape on top of the other side, forming a cone shape. Press down and stick the two sides together from the top of the doily (the lace patterned area) all the way down.

You can fill the cones with paper confetti, biodegradable petal confetti, sweets, or popcorn. Display them in a box, basket, or confetti stand. You can also add decorations such as ribbon, lace, or Washi tape to the cones before filling them.

How to make a paper confetti cone

Wedding favour cones are a gorgeous way to serve your wedding confetti to guests. They can be filled with paper confetti, biodegradable petal confetti, sweets, chocolates, or popcorn. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make paper confetti cones:

Materials:

• Printable scrapbook paper
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Double-sided tape
• Crepe paper
• Floral tape
• Hot glue
• Ribbon

Method:

• Print the printable scrapbook paper onto a piece of white A4 card stock.
• Measure the centre of the paper width and the paper height and mark them with dots.
• Join the dots to draw a diamond shape on the back of the paper.
• Cut out the diamond shape.
• Roll the paper along the widest side to form a cone and secure with double-sided tape.
• Hot glue a piece of ribbon to either side of the cone to create handles for hanging.
• Cut petal shapes from the crepe paper.
• Roll a petal on itself to form a rosebud. Secure the ends with floral tape.
• Keep adding petals around the bud until you reach the desired "fullness". Secure each petal with floral tape.
• Trim the ends of the paper rose.
• Hot glue the rose to the front of the cone.
• Fill the cones with rose petals or confetti and hang them on chairs.

How to make a flower confetti cone

DIY flower confetti cones are a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding. They are easy to make and can be used for a fun ceremony exit, hanging on chairs, or placed in a basket for guests to enjoy. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make your own flower confetti cones:

Materials:

• Printable scrapbook paper
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Double-sided tape
• Crepe paper
• Floral tape
• Hot glue
• Ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

• Print the printable scrapbook paper onto white A4 card stock.
• Measure and mark the centre of the paper's width and height with dots.
• Join the dots to draw a diamond shape on the back of the paper.
• Cut out the diamond shape.
• Roll the paper along its widest side to form a cone.
• Secure the cone with double-sided tape.
• (Optional) Hot glue a piece of ribbon to each side of the cone as handles for hanging.
• Cut petal shapes from the crepe paper.
• Roll a petal on itself to form a rosebud and secure the ends with floral tape.
• Keep adding petals around the bud until you reach the desired "fullness", securing each petal with floral tape.
• Trim the ends of the paper rose as close to the floral tape as possible.
• Hot glue the rose to the front of the cone.
• Fill the cones with rose petals or confetti.

You can also add a personal touch to your cones by using stamped or personalised paper. For a stamped cone, cut a 6x6 inch square from your white card, decorate it with stamps, and then assemble it into a cone shape. For a more rustic look, you can use doilies cut and glued into cone shapes.

How to fill your wedding favour cones

Now that you've crafted your wedding favour cones, it's time to fill them! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to fill your cones to create beautiful, memorable favours for your guests:

Step 1: Choose Your Filling

First, decide what you want to fill your cones with. Popular options include confetti, rose petals, sweets, chocolates, or popcorn, or even small gifts. If you're filling the cones with edible treats, be mindful of any allergies your guests may have.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

If you're using confetti or rose petals, you may want to prepare them before filling the cones. This could involve cutting confetti shapes, or creating rosebuds with crepe paper and floral tape. For edible fillings, prepare the treats by placing them in small bags or wrapping them.

Step 3: Fill the Cones

Once your filling is ready, it's time to fill the cones! Hold the cone at the bottom and gently pour or place the filling inside. Be careful not to overfill, as you want to avoid spilling or having difficulty closing the cone.

Step 4: Secure the Filling (optional)

If you're using something lightweight as your filling, like confetti or petals, you may want to secure the filling with a small piece of tissue paper or cotton at the open end of the cone. This will prevent the filling from falling out when the cones are moved or handled.

Step 5: Embellish and Decorate (optional)

Add a final touch to your wedding favour cones by embellishing them with decorations. Consider gluing on a small flower, a personalised sticker, or a ribbon. You can also add a tag with a message of thanks or the couple's names and wedding date.

Step 6: Display the Cones

Finally, display your filled wedding favour cones for your guests to enjoy! Place them in a basket, on a dessert table, or hang them on chairs. You can also set them out on guest tables or give them to individual guests as they arrive.

Your wedding favour cones are now ready to be enjoyed by your guests! These handmade favours are a wonderful way to show your appreciation and add a personalised touch to your special day.

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