Get Crafty: How to Make Tissue Paper Pompoms in a Jiffy
Make your own pretty pompoms to add a little fun and frivolity to your home's decor
I love craft projects that can be done quickly and for little money. These tissue paper pompoms fall into that category. These pompoms have made their way around the blogosphere as decorations for special occasions from showers, to weddings and birthdays. But they can easily translate to home decoration too. They add a playful element to any room and they aren’t just for hanging from the ceiling, either. Here’s my easy-to-make take on this fun idea.
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Once your pompom is hung, adjust the layers until you're happy with the look.
I hung my pompom with pieces of fine tulle I had on hand.
If you want the illusion of the pompom floating in mid-air, use fishing line.
I hung my pompom with pieces of fine tulle I had on hand.
If you want the illusion of the pompom floating in mid-air, use fishing line.
To use these pretty paper blooms on flat surfaces just pull the tissue paper layers open to one side only, so that one side of the pompom remains flat. This way they can be used as wall art, tabletop decorations or be tied to chair backs for a party.
Smaller versions of these pompoms can be used as gift toppers too – the possibilities go on and on.
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Smaller versions of these pompoms can be used as gift toppers too – the possibilities go on and on.
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Decorating with your own tissue paper pompoms? We’d love to see your high-resolution photos in the Comments section below.
This large pompom served as the centrepiece for our daughter’s birthday celebration.
Hung in clusters, these whimiscal crafts make for a beautiful display.