Paper Pom Poms
Making paper pompoms are a simple, cheap and fun activity. Plus – if you make them with old newspapers, it’s a great way to recycle and repurpose unused materials! Fluffy paper pompoms can be used as decorations in your home, community centre or your neighbourhood.
YOU WILL NEED
- Paper (or tissue paper, or newspaper)
- Thin crafts wire
- String or ribbon
- Scissors
- Wire cutters
To make one paper pompom, you will need about 8-12 sheets of paper. Top tip – if you’re using coloured tissue paper, mix in different colours for a rainbow pompom!
Instructions
Stack the sheets, take the long edge, and fold a small strip of the paper – about 2 inches. Flip the paper stack over and fold it length-ways again, using the first fold as a guide. Continue this accordion-fold until you reach the end of the paper. Press down to crease the folds.
Would you like a round pompom or a spikey pompom? For a spherical pompom, round both ends of the paper stack using scissors. For a spikey pompom, cut triangle points instead.
Loop the thin crafts wire around the middle of the paper stack and twist it to secure. With the end of the wire, create a loop so you can hang the pompom when finished.
Gently pull out each sheet and fan out the paper to form a pompom. Reposition until you get an arrangement you’re happy with – but be careful not to rip it! With the loop, attach some string or ribbon to hang.
Ta-dah! Well done, you have your paper pompom! How did you do? We’d love to see your results, share them on our Facebook Group.
Credit to Better Homes and Gardens.
