June 4, 2009 7 Comments

DIY tissue paper pom poms

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How super fun and simply beautiful are these for a baby shower, bridal shower or just a girly birthday party. These images and how to pics are from Martha Stewart.com. {Oh, Martha!}

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Tissue paper in desired colors (8 sheets per pom-pom)
  • 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
  • Scissors
  • Monofilament

    • And all the step-by-step how tos, if you can’t get it from the pics, are on Martha Stewart.com. Happy crafting!

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    Kim Byers, creative director & owner of The Celebration Shoppe. Her work and products have been featured in Parents magazine, Better Homes and Gardens Tricks & Treats special issue, Pregnancy magazine, Columbus Parent magazine and many others. Kim is also a contributing writer for Kellogg's Snackpicks.com.

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    1. PaulaC says:
      February 4, 2011 at 6:24 pm

      I am wanting to make alot of these. sissors dont give it a clean edge. Is there a machine that can cut through approx 100 shts of tissue? does anyone know??

    2. Kim says:
      February 5, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Sorry Paula! I used sized sheets and only trimmed the corners so scissors worked great for me. Hope you find an easy way!

    3. Megan says:
      April 28, 2011 at 1:09 am

      I used a paper cutter.

    4. Nikki says:
      July 7, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      I love these! so pretty, fun & EASY to make! I am making these for my daughters 1st birthday party!

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