Confetti Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jennifer Tetreault
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Set the scene for a festive fete with this super cute confetti backdrop. It's incredibly easy to create and gives such a fun vibe to the party space! Arrange this setup behind your dessert table for a show-stopping display, or provide your guests with some fun photo props and use it as a photo booth. Here's how to start this fun project.

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Measure and draw an 18" x 24" rectangle onto White Fadeless® Paper then cut out with scissors.

Confetti Backdrop step 1
Step
2

Use a pencil to write the age of the birthday boy or girl onto the center of the paper. Draw a block outline around the number you've written, adding two inches to each side of your written line so that the total width of your block is four inches wide. Use a permanent marker to trace over your final shape.

Confetti Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Cut the shape out with scissors.

Confetti Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Use hot glue to layer Paint Chip Circles onto the shape, overlapping as you go. Continue until the entire shape is covered.

Confetti Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Apply mounting squares or Mavalus® Multi-Purpose Adhesive Tape to the back of the number. Hang on a wall in your party space.

Confetti Backdrop step 5 part 1
Confetti Backdrop step 5 part 2
Step
6

Hang the number in your party space and surround with Solid Color Hanging Paper Lanterns, My Mind's Eye™ Hip Hip Hooray Mini Banners and Tissue Balls.

Confetti Backdrop step 6
Step
7

Use as a backdrop for your dessert table, or provide Confetti Party Photo Stick Props and use it as a photo booth. 

Check out the entire Confetti Themed Birthday Party as well as DIY Confetti Favor Bags and FREE Party Printables!

Confetti Backdrop step 7

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