Have you ever wanted to make your own pretty tissue paper balls to hang for party decor? Today, I’m bringing you my special tutorial to make DIY tissue paper pom-poms with multiple colors that look like flowers. Creating these beauties is easier than you think!

Multicolored DIY tissue paper pom poms

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I recently posted my free party-planning printables to help you organize your next event, and I devoted one section to party decor. Pom-poms always make the decor list when I’m hosting birthdays, showers or special events.

When I threw a bridal shower for my niece, I included pom-poms as part of my decorations for the fireplace mantel and cake table. I also added some to my mimosa bar, which you’ll see later in this post.

Supplies for Multicolor Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

These tissue paper pom-poms require only four items. How easy is that?

• Tissue paper (8 sheets per pom-pom)
• Scissors
• Ribbon (alternative: floral wire)
• Measuring tape or ruler (optional)

Tissue paper for multicolor pom-poms

If you’re looking for a great collection of coordinating tissue paper, I love this combo you can purchase on Amazon. Often, this is the best option for getting tissue paper quickly and at an affordable price.

Steps for Multicolor Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

1. To begin, cut your tissue paper in half along the shortest edge. For example, my tissue paper package contained eight sheets each measuring 20 x 20.5 inches, so I cut through all eight layers to form two stacks of 10 x 20.5 inches.
2. For multicolor pom-poms, you will replace 1-2 sheets of tissue paper with an alternate color on both the top and bottom layers. Make sure any patterned tissue paper faces right-side-out on both sides.
3. Accordion fold the layers of tissue paper, in one-inch segments.
4. Once you’re done folding, cut off any excess tissue paper that might stick out unevenly.

5. Use either a piece of ribbon or a piece of floral wire to secure the center of the pom-pom. If you plan to hang your multicolored pom-poms, make sure the ribbon is long enough (see my favorite ribbons below).
6. Trim each end of your folded pom-pom in a curved shape, if desired.
7. Open the pom-pom in a fan shape before you begin peeling back each layer.
8. Gently pull each layer of tissue paper up toward the center ribbon on each side. Eventually, your pom-pom should start to look like a sphere.

For added texture, you can experiment with making a point at the end of the pom-poms instead of a rounded curve.

If you’re planning a party away from home, I suggest waiting to open your pom-poms at the venue. This will prevent them from getting crushed before they have a chance to wow your crowds.

Final Look at Paper Pom-Poms

The finished pom-poms will look like the image below.

I love having the ability to tie in my color scheme, especially with this multicolor version of tissue paper pom-poms. If you’re more into yarn pom-poms, you can also find a tutorial in my Valentine garland tutorial.

Now that you know how to make multi-colored tissue paper pom-poms, you can customize them for any birthday, bridal shower, baby shower or other special occasions! I hope you enjoy unleashing your creativity with this DIY party decor.

You can see how these pom poms created a fun garland with other paper flowers for a mimosa bar bridal shower.

For another fun paper craft, try making these DIY paper flowers, too!

Shop the Post – DIY Tissue Paper Pom Poms

• Pink patterned tissue paper
• Gold ribbon for tying pom-poms
• Ivory satin ribbon

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How to Make DIY Tissue Paper Pom-Poms (Multicolor)

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $5

Learn how to make these multi-color tissue paper pom-poms that look like flowers! These are gorgeous for bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, birthday parties, graduations and other special events.

It's so easy to make these pom-poms, and they make the perfect DIY party decor.

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Materials

• Tissue paper
• Scissors
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. To begin, cut your tissue paper in half along the shortest edge. For example, my tissue paper package contained eight sheets each measuring 20 x 20.5 inches, so I cut through all eight layers to form two stacks of 10 x 20.5 inches.
2. For multicolor pom-poms, you will replace 1-2 sheets of tissue paper with an alternate color on both the top and bottom layers. Make sure any patterned tissue paper faces right-side-out on both sides.
3. Accordion-fold the layers of tissue paper, in one-inch segments.
4. Once you’re done folding, cut off any excess tissue paper that might stick out unevenly.
5. Use either a piece of ribbon or a piece of floral wire to secure the center of the pom-pom. If you plan to hang your multicolored pom-poms, make sure the ribbon is long enough (see my favorite ribbons below).
6. Trim each end of your folded pom-pom in a curved shape, if desired.
7. Open the pom-pom in a fan shape before you begin peeling back each layer.
8. Gently pull each layer of tissue paper up toward the center ribbon on each side. Eventually, your pom-pom should start to look like a sphere.

Notes

For added texture, you can experiment with making a point at the end of the pom-poms instead of a rounded curve.

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