{DIY Tutorial} Tissue Paper Pom Poms
Pom poms are not only adorable but they are super simple and inexpensive to make. They are perfect for party decorations or just to spruce up a nursery, children’s room or adding a fun touch to your craft space. There are so many colors of tissue paper that the possibilities are endless!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
(see picture 1)
Tissue Paper Packets in your favorite colors/party colors
Floral Wire or similar
Scissors
Ribbon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Lay out your tissue paper. For this tutorial I used 9 pieces. After you make a few of them you can determine how many pieces you want to use.
Begin by folding your tissue paper accordion style. I used 1″-1.5″ folds. Then, fold it in half to find the center.
Tie a small piece of the wire around the paper to secure the center.
Take your ribbon (cut the desired length of ribbon that you need if you plan on hanging the pom) and tie a knot around the wire.
Trim the ends to your desired shape. I used a rounded edge which creates a scalloped pom but you can also use a pointed edge to create a star look.
Fan out the folds. Very gently and carefully separate the layers of tissue paper from one another and begin pulling them apart and shaping them. Be sure not to pull too hard as the paper can easily rip. Pull the paper as close to the center as you can. Repeat on the other side.
Voila! You are ready to hang your pom.
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Loved the tutorial, Stephanie! The owl picture however caught my eye as my daughter is doing her nursery in owls and in pink, green and brown for her soon to be born daughter. Can you send me more information about it or the pattern if there is one? Thanks!
Hi Maury,
I am happy to email you info about the designer of the art print, matching nursery layette.
In addition, I am about to add the matching baby shower collection in my shop called Owl Love You.
Feel free to email me at stefanie@annaandblue.com
Thanks much!
Stefanie
thanks for this so very easy to understand tutorial. i am making some tomorrow after i find my hidden tissue paper.