I don't know about you, but these little pom poms are overtaking my home page on Pinterest. So many people are using them for party and wedding decor and the like. Caleb has been deprived of a baby mobile or something to look at when he is in bed so I thought these might work. He is currently sleeping in our closet {I know it sounds weird but we'll get to that in another post. So much to tell!}. I needed something temporary and small, and not to mention cheap. And trust me, these are cheap with a capital "C."
This is really all it takes: A couple pieces of tissue paper, yarn or string, and sizzors.
Take about four pieces of tissue paper and cut them all the same width. I cut mine about 6". Or maybe it was more like 7." Numbers aren't my forte, but you really can't go wrong. Just know that whatever width you cut them with reflect the size of the pom pom you'll end up with in the end.
Next, fold the pieces accordian style. I found it helpful to try to make all the folds pretty close in size because it helps make the pom pom look cleaner and less like crumpled tissue paper ;)
Then snip the ends into a shape... I gave mine points on the end. But you could round the corners or anything you want! Again, you can't go wrong.
Cut a piece of string or yarn (leave room for hanging and to tie a knot!) and tie it around the middle of your folded paper.
Then FLUFF, FLUFF, FLUFF! Peel back each layer of tissue and separate them. Just be careful because it can rip easily.
Like I said, I'll try to do a post on Caleb's little corner soon. It's still very much a work in progress. Laying in bed and talking to himself is his latest thing, so hopefully he'll enjoy admiring his little pom poms while he is hanging out!
