How to Make DIY Tissue Paper Pom-Poms (Multicolor)
Author: firstdayofhome.com
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.
To begin, cut your tissue paper in half along the shortest edge. For example, if a tissue paper package contains eight sheets each measuring 20 x 20.5 inches, cut through all eight layers to form two stacks of 10 x 20.5 inches.
For multicolor pom-poms, 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.
Accordion-fold the layers of tissue paper, in one-inch segments.
Once you’re done folding, cut off any excess tissue paper that might stick out unevenly.
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 to hang.
Trim each end of your folded pom-pom in a curved shape, if desired.
Open the pom-pom in a fan shape before you begin peeling back each layer.
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.