Creative Diy Wedding Toss Cones: A Step-By-Step Guide

Wedding toss cones are a fun and simple DIY project for your big day. They can be made with a variety of materials, such as newspaper, card stock, scrapbook paper, or doilies, and filled with confetti, flower petals, or even sweets and chocolates. Making these cones is a great activity to do with your family or bridal party, and it can help save on costs. In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions and design ideas for creating your own wedding toss cones.

Choosing your paper

The paper you choose for your wedding toss cones can vary depending on your preference and the overall theme of your wedding. Here are some options to consider:

• Printable scrapbook paper: This option allows you to print designs directly onto the paper, giving you the flexibility to choose your desired pattern or colour. You can find printable scrapbook paper online or create your own design. This paper is ideal if you want to add a personal touch to your cones.
• White card: Using a simple white card is a classic choice for wedding toss cones. You can decorate the card with stamps, ink pads, and other embellishments to match your wedding theme. This option is perfect if you want a clean and elegant look.
• Doilies: Doilies can be used as a unique alternative to traditional paper. Cut the doilies in half down the centre, roll them into a cone shape and secure them with glue. Doilies give your cones a delicate and intricate appearance.
• Brown paper: Thick brown paper is a great option for a rustic or natural-themed wedding. Cut the paper into squares and roll them at an angle to form cones, securing them with double-sided tape. Brown paper is also a good choice if you want to display handwritten messages or drawings on your cones.
• Newspaper: For a creative and eco-friendly approach, consider using newspaper pages. Choose pages that are mostly text with minimal photos or graphics. Cut the pages into half circles or desired shapes and roll them into cones, securing them with tape. This option adds a whimsical touch to your wedding toss cones.

When selecting your paper, consider the colour, thickness, and ease of rolling or folding. You can also experiment with different papers to find the best option that suits your wedding style and budget.

Cutting and rolling

To make wedding toss cones, the cutting and rolling process is quite simple. You can use a variety of materials, such as scrapbook paper, newspaper, brown paper, or white card. Here is a step-by-step guide to cutting and rolling:

• Cut your chosen material into the desired shape. For scrapbook paper, cut a diamond shape. For newspaper or brown paper, cut into square shapes. If using white card, cut a 6x6-inch square, then turn it 45 degrees to form a diamond.
• For scrapbook paper, roll the paper along its widest side to form a cone. Secure the overlapping edges with double-sided tape.
• For newspaper or brown paper, roll the paper on an angle, keeping a sharp tip at the bottom. Secure the cone with tape on the underside, ensuring the tape is hidden.
• For white card, fold the diamond-shaped card by placing the top of a ruler about 1.5 inches from the right-hand edge and angling it towards the bottom-right corner to create a triangle. Score along this line with scissors, then fold along the crease. Bring the opposite edge inwards so the edges meet, and secure with glue.
• Finish off the base of the cone with a little extra tape if desired, to ensure it is closed securely and looks neat.

Your cones are now ready to be filled with confetti, petals, or any other tossable items of your choice!

Securing the cone

For a basic paper cone, cut your chosen paper into a diamond shape. Then, roll the paper along its widest side to form a cone shape. Secure the overlapping edges with double-sided tape. Alternatively, you can use a small piece of regular tape to fasten the cone. Ensure the tape is placed on the underside of the paper so that it remains hidden.

If you want a neater finish, you can add a little extra tape to the inside of the cone's base. This will ensure the cone is securely closed and no petals or confetti can fall out.

For a doily cone, cut a doily in half down the centre. Apply glue along one half of the inside edge, then bring the sides together, slightly overlapping them, to form a cone. Press and hold the edges together until the glue dries.

For a more decorative cone, you can use stamps, stickers, ribbons, or lace. For instance, you can place a sticker or stamp over the centre crease of the cone to add a decorative touch. Similarly, you can use a glue gun to secure ribbons, lace, or washi tape to the cone. These additional decorations will also help to secure the cone and ensure it remains closed.

Adding decorations

Stamped Cone

Using a simple white card, cut out 6" x 6" squares and decorate them with stamps of your choice. You can use initials, a heart, or a "Mr & Mrs" stamp to add a romantic touch. Once the ink is dry, you can turn the card over and decorate the other side as well. Then, simply follow the steps to form the cone shape, fill with confetti, and you're done!

Doily Cone

Cut a doily in half down the centre, and glue along one half of the inside edge. Bring the sides together, slightly overlapping, to form a cone shape. You can fill these with paper confetti, biodegradable petal confetti, or even sweets and popcorn for a unique twist. Display them in a box or basket for your guests to enjoy.

Ribbon or Lace

Add a touch of elegance to your cones by using ribbon, lace, or Washi tape as an additional decoration. Secure it with a glue gun and fill your cones with confetti or petals.

Flowers or Greenery

If you're feeling creative, you can make flower confetti by cutting petal shapes from crepe paper. Roll a petal on itself to form a rosebud and secure it with floral tape. Keep adding petals until you achieve the desired fullness. These can be used to fill your cones or glued to the front as an embellishment.

Newspaper or Brown Paper

For a rustic or vintage-themed wedding, consider using newspaper or brown paper to make your cones. Pick pages that are mostly text with minimal photos or graphics. Cut them into half or quarter circles, roll them into cones, and secure with tape. These cones can be filled with dried lavender or other dried florals for a natural, fragrant toss.

Filling the cones

Now that you've made your cones, it's time to fill them! The filling you choose will depend on the venue and your preferences. Some venues may charge a fee for confetti cleanup, and some outdoor venues may only allow environmentally friendly or biodegradable confetti. You can also fill the cones with popcorn, sweets, chocolates, or rose petals. If you're using fresh petals, a $40 bag of pre-prepared petals from a florist is usually enough for a sufficient amount of petals. If you're using dried flowers, like lavender, you may need more. For 105 guests, 2.5 pounds of lavender flowers was more than enough, and the extra could be used for sachets.

If you're using paper confetti, you can make your own flower confetti by cutting petal shapes from 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." Secure each petal with floral tape and trim the ends.

If you're using sweets or chocolates, you can wrap the filled cones in cellophane and give them to young guests as wedding favours. You can also place the filled cones in a basket at your ceremony venue or create a mix-your-own confetti station with bowls of different colours or petals for guests to fill their cones.

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