If I've scared you or the DIY method just isn't your thing, I suggest just ordering your tissue pom poms or one of these great honeycomb decorations. Purchasing the poms are still an inexpensive party decor item.

Print out the steps with images so you can have it on hand when you're making these!.This tissue is easier to tear and the thicker paper tends to hold up nicer. I recommended finding a little higher quality (aka thicker) tissue than what you might typically use for gift wrapping.When you're ready to use them, you can gently re-fluff them a bit Make these ahead of time and store them loosely in a trash bag.Give yourself some time if you plan on making several of these.Before you get started watch this short video on Pinterest where I show you how to make them.Now that your pom pom is completely fluffed, you are ready to hang it! Using the floral wire in the center, attache a piece of clear fishing line or twine and hang wherever you want your DIY party decor to be displayed. Next, using the pencil, mark where you will trim the paper. This is what you will use to to hang your poms. Place the wire over the center of the tissue paper and twist so that the wire is taught to the paper and also has a loop on the the other end. If that happens, don't worry! Typically you can just fluff the pom a bit and it won't be noticeable. Grab about a 12-18 inch piece of floral wire and fold it in half. Tip: It's pretty easy to tear one of the tissue layers when you're doing this step. Repeat until all the tissue layers are separated and you have a round pom pom Begin by gently separating layers by pulling away from center one at a time. This is the step where you 'fluff' the poms. To make smaller pom poms, you will cut closer to the center where the wire is. Tip: To make larger poms, you will trim just a little off each end. Rounded corners make a more rounded pom look while pointy corners result in a pointier pom pom. Grab about a 12-18 inch piece of floral wire and fold it in half. Continue making accordion folds (creasing well with each fold) until you've folded all the tissue paper. Start by folding over about a 1 ½ inch and making a crease. Stack eight to ten sheets of tissue paper. Here are the simple steps I follow: Step 1: Stack Tissue Paper And Fold If you have a couple nights to dedicate to making them while watching your favorite TV show, I say go for it. Instructions For Making Tissue Paper Pomsĭon't worry, they aren't difficult to make, but I'll be honest and say they are little time consuming depending on how many you plan on making. 8-10 sheets of tissue paper in the same color for each pom pom you want to make.Instructions For Making Tissue Paper PomsĪll you need is a few supplies to make these tissue paper pom poms.Aren't these tissue poms poms cheerful? I love that you can make them in any color tissue paper so they will match any party theme you come up with! Jump to:

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