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Tuesday
24Nov2009

DIY: Tissue Pom Poms

 A couple of weeks ago I hosted a birthday party and because I wanted to splurge on the food and flowers I wanted to be frugal when it came to decor so I made these adorable pom poms out of tissue paper. I love them so much Im going to keep them up for Thanksgiving :)

These are extremely simple to assemble and you probably have all of the supplies already! You can buy bulk tissue paper for very cheap (if you live in Seattle get the tissue at Packaging Specialities, they have a small location set up in Pacific Place if you don't feel like going down to SODO)  

 All you need for this fun project:

1. Several sheets of colored tissue paper (the amount depends on how many pom poms you make)

2. Kitchen twine or some other kind of string

3. Clear fishing line to hang from ceiling

4. You will also need some scissors 

See how easy it is!!! I made these in one night while sippin' on hot cocoa and listening to old school Amy Grant Christmas albums. You just can't beat that :) So come on ladies, kick off your heals, settle in with some hot tea, crank up those holiday tunes (yes, it is time!) and get crafting! These will make an excellent addition to your Thanksgiving table!

*note: if you want to make different size pom poms keep cutting the paper (before you fold it into an accordion) until you have the desired width.

Reader Comments (8)

wow what a simple yet beautiful idea! I'm gonna remember this for my daughters first birthday coming up.

Nov 24, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterColleen

you are right, i can't wait to make those! so precious!

Nov 24, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjen

what a fun idea for a party. i love your light fixture!

Nov 28, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercatherine

These are so cute.
So is your table and chairs! I love that combo. :)

Dec 3, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChristina

Is that your table and chairs?? Love it! And also love this idea of DIY pom poms. They are too cute... thanks for the tips! xoRH

Dec 6, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRachel H

thanks everyone! Rachel, yes those are our chairs and table. Im obessed with that robins egg blue color....it's all over our house :)

Dec 6, 2009 | Registered CommenterCoco

i love them! i made some poms too for a baby shower i just hosted but i like how full yours are much better. i'm going to try them next time your way!

Dec 17, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterchristi

oh, squee! Thanks for this. They will look *perfect* at my wedding (at an old, dark wood grain mill.) :D

Happy New Year!

Jan 1, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterrobin

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