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Because they are easy to create and very colorful, paper pompoms They are one of the most beautiful decorative crafts to decorate any type of party (birthdays, baby showers, weddings, etc.) or even a children's room. Paper pom-poms add a delicate touch of color to the room in which they are placed, but they can also be used for another purpose, for example as part of another craft that we plan to build.
It is a craft for which you will not need to invest too much money, since the materials that you will have to obtain are quite cheap and if you are a fan of crafts, it is likely that you already have many of them at home. In addition, the level of difficulty to make these paper pom poms is not very difficult, so you can create a lot of paper pom poms in a jiffy to give them the utility you want. Do you want to learn how to make a paper pom pom? Keep reading!
How to choose the size and color of the paper pom pom
Choose the size and color
When making paper pom poms, the first thing you should think about is for what purpose are you going to use it. For a party or to decorate a children's room? In case it is for a birthday party, a wedding or a baby shower, it is best to make a bunch of paper pom poms that have different sizes and colors. The contrast of all of them is really nice!
On the other hand, if your idea is to make paper pom poms to decorate your baby's or children's room, the most appropriate thing is that you choose the color according to the rest of the tones of the room or according to the taste of the little ones. Perhaps some want lots of pom poms in vibrant colors and others prefer neutral tones. You may even want to know how to make a paper pom pom to decorate your own room.
Materials to make the paper pom pom
As we said, the materials you will need to learn how to make a paper pompom are very easy to get and it is likely that some of them you already had at home from previous crafts. Take note!
- Silk paper
- Scissors
- String or fine wire
- Double-sided tape (if you want to use the paper pom poms to stick to a surface directly instead of hanging on a string).
How to make a paper pom pom
Now comes the best part! Time to make the paper pom poms. Let's see step by step how to make a paper pom pom.
- Depending on the size of which we want to make the pompom, we will have to adapt the sheets of tissue paper. In the case of wanting a large pompom we will have to use the whole sheets of paper and in case of wanting a small pompom you will have to cut the sheets of the desired size.
- Then take the sheets of one color and fold them right in the middle. To do this we match the corners and mark the fold.
- Then it's time to make a fan. Each sheet should measure approximately 5 centimeters wide. Keep in mind that the thinner they are, the more expensive it will be to create the paper pom pom. And it does not matter if the final sheet is thinner because it will not be noticeable in the final result.
- Now take the string from which you are going to hang the paper pom pom and cut it about 10 centimeters longer than the length you need. Tie the string to the middle of the fan, not too loose and not too tight.
- Next, use the scissors to cut a half circle out of the ends of the paper fan to give the pom pom a nice rounded shape. Be patient with this step because it will take a little while at first to cut through so many layers of folded paper.
- The next step is to open the fan at the ends and begin to detach each leaf by pulling towards the center where the string is. Do it very carefully! It depends on it that the result is good.
- And ready! You have already managed to make this cute paper pom pom. Make as many as you need in different sizes and colors to decorate the space you have chosen.
If you want the paper pom poms to hang from string or wire, tie them together and attach them to the ceiling. They will look gorgeous!
On the other hand, if your idea is to learn how to make a paper pompom as a complement to other crafts, we advise you to use them as decorations for the Christmas tree, to decorate gift boxes, to decorate tea bags and to surprise the invited to a brunch or a snack… the possibilities are endless!
Ideas for using paper pom poms in crafts
If you have already finished your cute paper pom poms and you would like to join them to some crafts but you lack some inspiration, don't worry because here are some ideas to use paper pom poms in crafts. Which one would you like to start with?
Monster with a paper pom pom
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How about using your paper pom poms to create these hilarious little monsters? They are great for decorating a children's birthday or Halloween party. In this case, it is advisable to make monsters of different sizes, colors and faces to give it the greatest possible variety. I'm sure the kids will love it! You can see how this craft is done on Persia Lou's blog.
Flamingos with paper pom poms
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Another idea to use your paper pom poms in crafts is to create these lovely flamingos. They will draw a lot of attention as a centerpiece at a Hawaiian themed party. Although you can also make them to have a detail with someone on a special occasion such as a birthday or as a gift for the tradition of the invisible friend. You can see how they are made on the Lovemischka blog.
How to make flowers out of crepe paper
If you love flower crafts, you'll definitely want to use your paper pom poms to make this pretty and dainty flower with crepe paper. It is ideal to give, for example, along with a book or any other detail. And best of all, it's super easy! You can learn all the steps in the post How to make flowers out of crepe paper.