Pom Poms!

Since we moved into the new place, Morgan's room has needed a little something added to it as the room is a little bigger than the last and it has higher ceilings. 

So, yesterday I decided to try my hand at making some of the tissue paper pom pom's I've seen all over the internet. I think they turned out great and add great color and a little height to balance out the tall ceilings. 

Supplies:

8 sheets of tissue paper per pom  

(ETA: After living with these for a few days, I've decided that next time I will use more sheets so that they are fuller. So experiment to find your desired fullness).

floral wire (I bought mine at the dollar tree)

fishing line

scissors

Mine cost about $1.50 each to make as I already had the floral wire and fishing line on hand. 

Step 1: Distract the baby with toys.

Step 2: Stack your 8 sheets of tissue paper, starting at one end, fold the length of the paper accordion style with each fold about 1.5 inches.

Step 3: Wrap floral wire around the middle of the accordion fold you have created to secure.

Step 4: Trim each end. You can make it rounded like mine, or pointed for a different, more floral-y effect. 

Step 5: Tie a piece of fishing line around the floral wire for hanging.

Step 6: Gently pull apart the sheets of tissue paper pulling towards the center. Then shape it so that it looks more rounded.

That's all folks! If my instructions were confusing, you can check out this link for instructions from the Queen of craft herself.