DIY Pom-Poms

I am so excited about this project because it didn't cost me a dime, it was not difficult, I was able to re-use old tissue paper, and it turned out so cute! I have always loved hanging pom-poms and have seen them in decorating magazines more and more these days. If you don't know what I am talking about, see below.

So, when I came upon this awesome post in pinterest (http://kellyhicksdesign.com/)  that showed how to make them I was thrilled! I had a ton of tissue paper from my baby shower that I knew I would never be able to use all of so I pulled it out of the cubbard and gave it a try. I am going to show you step by step of how I did it as I think I added some good ideas.

For medium pom poms fold about 6 pieces of tissue paper in half like so.

In order to keep all of the sheets together while I folded it in an accordian style I used paperclips on both sides.

I folded the tissue paper accordian style.

I used a thin piece of ribbon to tie the middle of the accordianed tissue paper stack.

I rounded both edges but cutting them (You may have to cut in several layers as they are a little think)

Fan open each side and start separating out the layes. Pull aggresively, but be careful not to rip the paper.

Play with it a little bit to make sure it looks even and round all over.

I used a paperclip hooked to the ribbon in order to be able to hang it up :)

Done! Wasn't that fun?

I am going to make a bunch more of these to hang in Levi's room :) I will post pictures when I finish that project.

Have a nice day folks!

Amy