How to make tissue paper pom pom decorations

Whether you need decorations for a party or just to brighten up a room, tissue paper pom poms are gorgeous and an easy way to decorate.

DIY tissue paper pom poms

What you’ll need:

For one: 15 sheets of tissue paper (the larger the paper the larger the pom pom), twist tie, fishing line

Method:

1. Place all 15 sheets of tissue paper together and fold in an accordion with even folds that are 1 or 2 inch width (depending on preference)

2. Cut the tips of the folds rounded or pointed.

3. Fold your accordion in half and tie together in fold, leaving a loop to hang pom pom.

4. Spread out one half of your accordion and separate one sheet at a time.

5. Repeat step 4 with the other half then fluff into shape.

6. Attach fishing line to your loop and hang as desired.

You don’t need to buy expensive decorations, just make your own.

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26 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 17 May 2021
    10:21 am
They look awesome. I will have to give these a go and if im any good at it they would be great for Christmas in Red, green, silver and gold.

- - mom81879 said
  - 27 Nov 2019
    7:50 pm
They are beautiful! More like flowers then pom poms, so pretty

- - mom94125 said
  - 01 Sep 2016
    8:20 pm
i have done this activity and these look great! i hung some off branches and they were stunning. try gold for some wow factor and go xmas colour theme for festive fun

- - Melissa89 said
  - 29 Jul 2016
    11:29 am
These are so gorgeous and decorative. I would love to try this

- - ella12 said
  - 21 Jun 2016
    4:37 pm
These look so colourful and effective.

- - Tinarh said
  - 29 May 2016
    12:04 pm
I’m looking at easy homemade Christmas decorations and these look gorgeous, and something fun I can do with Master 6

- - deb_gs said
  - 17 May 2016
    8:02 pm
I learnt how to make these at Bunnings last week. They used small tissue paper with a pipe cleaner. They are so easy and look so good!

- - mom19782016 said
  - 14 May 2016
    5:14 pm
Cheaper than the Martha Stewart ones to buy! I’m not very good at “fanning” them out however…

- - mom134803 said
  - 14 May 2016
    8:47 am
Nice, quick and easy !

- - Missey Grace said
  - 13 May 2016
    10:24 pm
They look fab and cost effective too

- - mom101628 said
  - 13 May 2016
    9:55 pm
These ones look much better than the ones my kids and I used to make – but there was a lot of love while we were making them.

- - Rissa Jane said
  - 09 May 2016
    10:42 pm
There so pretty.

- - serotonin said
  - 08 May 2016
    12:18 pm
What a great idea! They look wonderful, will have to try this. My girls will have lots of fun making these with me.

- - sharna_booth_weinrowski said
  - 08 May 2016
    9:03 am
I have always wanted to do this for myself! I chicken out and buy them ready made from kmart!
Thank you!

- - linaianna said
  - 07 May 2016
    7:05 pm
Thanks for sharing they look great

- - mum4107 said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    9:30 pm
They look so gorgeous and easy. Thank you

- - mom93821 said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    5:52 pm
Pretty in pink! These are just beautiful!

- - mamavon said
  - 28 Apr 2016
    1:07 am
Oh the pom poms looks absolutely gorgeous. However, I am totally inept when it comes to craft projects. It would be much easier for me if there was a video showing how this is done.
- mom93821 replied
  
  03 May 2016 , 10:52 am
  A video is a good idea for a lot of the craft projects.
- - curlytops said
  - 27 Apr 2016
    8:54 pm
These look beautiful and wonderful for a mothers day tea party!

- - mom112217 said
  - 27 Apr 2016
    3:58 pm
A lovely idea for Mother’s Day! Thanks.