You may recall that I made these darling tissue pom poms for Evelyn's first birthday.
Well, I decided to create a tutorial for them!
There are several tutorials out there...the most popular is probably Martha Stewart. Mine is very similar to the Martha Stewart Tutorial except that I use more pieces of tissue paper. *gasp* I don't think her pom poms are full enough!
Here is what you need to make one tissue pom pom...
:: 12 sheets of tissue paper ::
:: 12" of floral wire ::
:: scissors ::
[STEP ONE] Layer the 12 sheets of tissue paper on top of each other.
[STEP TWO] Make 1" to 2" accordion folds until you have everything folded.
[STEP FOUR] Trim the edges in a triangular shape. This give the pom pom pointy edges (my favorite) but you can also round the ends to give it a more rose feel.
[STEP FIVE] Separate the layers and pull them towards you. Be very careful not to tear the delicate tissue paper. If you do, don't worry, I'm sure it won't be noticeable!
{ half way there! }
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I so love this look! Thanks for sharing a great tutorial. I have no special occasion to make them for now, but hey! It's Spring and that is special enough!
ReplyDeleteWOW... you just brought back some happy childhood memories... And this looks great too! Good job!! =)
ReplyDeletexo Lynda
Beautiful and such a great tutorial. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeletei have been wanting to make some of these! i thought they would be harder but this is actually really simple! thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute, thanks!
ReplyDeletethank you! i was just wondering how to make these so i wouldn't have to buy premade ones!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to make these for my nieces 2nd birthday! It's not often that i get to make pink frilly things i LOVE them! Tanks for the great ideas! Keep em coming!
ReplyDeleteI love these, instant drama...I would love to use these instead of balloons!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Creative. Genius.
ReplyDeleteI am having a spring craft linky party and giveaway on my blog this Friday. I would love for you to showcase this wonderful project.
Details are on my blog today.
Thanks for the tutorial - I have a baby shower coming up and I wanted to make these!
ReplyDelete~Jessa
www.jessajill.blogspot.com
You are full of brilliant ideas!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful...I am so going to make these for a summer party I'm having.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this tutorial!!! I have been meaning to look at Michaels for a kit but this looks so easy.
ReplyDeleteI think you topped "Mathaa"...;-)
Love these and thanks so much for the tutorial~ they are fantastic!! Would love for you to come share these at Feathered Nest Friday sometime! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, I always thought there was sooo much to making these! I can hardly wait to make them for my Granddaughters parties and or rooms! Thanks so much for sharing with us! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeletesherry
Thank you for the tutorial!! I have been thinking of making some of these for my son's birthday.
ReplyDelete-Kelsey
I love the look of these. Great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful for any party!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower from the Homemaker on a Dime.
fantastic tutorial!!
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heather
I've also heard other comments that Mathaas ain't full enough so thanks for this tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHow did you attach them to the ceiling? I don't want to use tape on mine so I have been thinking about using 3m removable hooks but those can get expensive. Any other ideas?
Great tute. I made the ones from Martha but they didn't come out round...I am guessing because my tissue paper wasnt squared..idk but they were more of a rounded square! lol I would love for you to come link up to my Sew Crafty Party !
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I made the smaller blue ones pointy, but found it much more difficult to cut like that for some reason. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and sharing yours with me!
ReplyDeleteJen
Scissors & Spatulas
OH - these will be perfect for an upcoming Bridal shower I'm hosting! Thanks for a beautiful idea and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. I'd love for you to share this at my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party over at www.laughloveandcraft.com
ReplyDeleteWow...that seems easy enough! But boy do I struggle with tissue paper. Even just putting it in gift bags, or boxes when I package my client's orders (photography), I find it so hard. I lack patience with tissue paper, but these pom poms I keep seeing are inspiring me to try harder! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLoVe those!! I love how they are sooo CUTE...and inexpensive! I sooo need to make some for my lil girls birthday party. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteawesome post! That looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteNew follower- really like your blog :)
have a great day!
Stevie
Thanks for the reminder! I had forgotten how do these. Love how you made your tips pointed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. My girls and I will do this. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)
ReplyDeleteI agree...your fluffy ones look a lot better! Thanks so much for linking!
ReplyDeleteAlso...I love your blog design. Did you do it yourself??
I've always wondered how these were made, what a great tutorial! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you linked up at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ Thrifty 101 http://thrifty101.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-thrifty-thursday-12.html
Hope to see your amazing ideas soon!
Michelle
came over from thrifty decorating link party...i want to do these for my son's 1st birthday! i think i can make them "boy" enough :) thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI will be making these soon for my sister's outdoor wedding!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE them!!! They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese look great, thanks for the step-by-step tutorial.
ReplyDeletex Marnie
You gave such a great tutorial! I was able to make some black and white pom poms for a party I'm having. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI shared this tutorial on my Friday Favorites post today, so others can learn how to make these fun and easy decorations! I have a featured button if you want it. Have a beautiful weekend!
These are pretty. I may have to make these for Norah's birthday.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Mine always come out a bit lopsided. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love it! I want to hang these in my little girls room, in a corner. I think it would be so fun for them to have in their room! I needed a tutorial--yours is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial for making pom-poms! I'm adding them to my To Do List tomorrow. Feel free to stop by and grab a button!
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Jami
Oh my gosh!! this is so so gorgeous.. I love the idea.. I'm going to try this soon for a summer spring party... mayby!! Great tutorial.. great blog!! Im your newest follower.. and am hoping you'll visit me at http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteNew follower from the blog hop. :-) Have a great day! www.MeasuringFlower.com
ReplyDeletethese are sooooo pretty! love it!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-whims-wednesday-4-and-features.html
This tutorial makes me want to throw a party! I'm so in love with all the fun party decoration ideas I've been finding lately! Thanks for sharing, my hubby's bday is coming up, I wonder if he would mind a few pink pom pom decorations :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - I love tissue pom poms!! I've been thinking about making a group to decorate a corner of my daughters bedroom :) I think she will love them too!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial. Love how they look :) Thanks for stopping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial, seems simple enough. I bought the tissue a year ago lol, with the intention of doing them for my daughters birthday, but didn't get round to actually making them. I thought they would be a lot trickier to make. Her birthday is coming up in June, and thanks to you, I just may make them this year hahahahha! also stopping by from A Beach Cottage Good life Wednesday! : ) Stacey
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Who knew it was so easy?! I would love it if you would link it up to my Inspire-Me Mondays Party at Homemaker in Heels! Have a great day! :) http://www.homemakerinheels.com/2011/05/inspire-me-mondays-week-2.html
ReplyDeleteThank you for a great tutorial! I've been wanting to try making some of these...now I will. I found you at Chic on a Shoestring. I am a new follower. I invite you to visit my blog.
ReplyDeleteLinda
I featured this on my blog today! Come check it out and grab a button! :) http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/05/your-whims-wednesday-5-and-features.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky little girl! You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
http://adventuresingirlscouting.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! I'm so going to make these for the baby shower I'm putting on!
ReplyDeleteI usually use pipe cleaners instead of the wire. That way you can pop them INTO something (like a vase) if hanging them isn't an option. I have been making a ton of these for son's graduation party. After cutting the ends into V's, I snip the V in half (about an inch) and then snip one on each side of the V as well. This leaves a fun, cool look that is unique and doesn't show tears as much. Have fun! Thanks for awesome tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThese are BEAUTIFUL!!!Thank you for sharing with us! I will be doing this for my niece's baby shower next month!
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