As promised here is the step by step tutorial for how to make tissue paper pom poms, also known as tissue paper balls, or tissue paper poofs. These are surprisingly quick to put together and add an easy burst of colour to any room or party! Check out all of our tissue paper crafts here.
You can get tissue paper at the dollar store, 20 pieces for $1. So that’s two tissue paper pom poms per pack making each one only $0.50.
How to Make Tissue Paper Pom Poms
And now for my very first video tutorial ever: (I still have to master my video editing skills, so go easy on me…)
Count out a pile of 10 sheets of tissue paper and lay them flat:
Fold the end in about 1″ to 1.5″ and fold it accordion style (fold, flip over, fold, flip over, repeat):
Continue to fold it accordion style:
Until you have folded the whole thing:
It doesn’t need to be perfect. The tissue paper is pretty forgiving:
Fold it in half to find the center:
Wrap a wire around the middle (I used dollar store jewellery wire):
And secure it to hold everything in place (Note: This would be a good time to attach thread or fishing line if you plan to hang it):
Round the edges of both ends. The shallower the cut, the shallower the “petals” of the tissue paper pom pom will be:
So now you should have something that looks like this:
Take one piece of tissue paper:
And pull it away from the rest of them:
Continue pulling apart the layers of tissue paper:
The layers will start to look like this:
Once you finish one half, pull apart all the layers of the second half:
Fluff up all the layers until you get it into a good ball shape:
Then hang it from the ceiling with some fishing line and you are good to go!
How to hang tissue paper pom poms?
There are basically three methods to hang tissue paper pom poms (If I’ve missed any please leave your suggestions in the comments!):
- Tape the string to the ceiling or tape them directly to the ceiling – This will only work if it’s not stucco. I don’t recommend hanging them above a baby’s crib with tape since they could easily fall, but tape would work very well for party decorations.
- Screw a small hook into the ceiling. Unfortunately this damages the ceiling surface, but at least you’ll know it’s going to stay put.
- Use Command adhesive hooks like these or or these on the ceiling. Again, this isn’t going to work on a stucco ceiling, but it comes off without a mess so it’s definitely the way to go if you have a smooth ceiling!
You might also enjoy our other tissue paper flower tutorials:
- How to make a tissue paper flower for a napkin ring
- How to make tissue paper flowers that look like balloon flowers
Alison Wood says
Absolutely love this tutorial! I will be making this for my girl’s room. So cute and feminine and thrifty! Pinning this one and am now following via Twitter and Pinterest. Your blog looks so professional Keep up the great work! found you at Cheerios and Lattes:)
Debbie @ One Little Project says
That’s so sweet! Thank you so much Alison! 🙂
Carol Stebner says
These are just adorable, and I think you did a great job on the video tutorial!
Debbie @ One Little Project says
Thank you! I was really nervous how it was going to work out! 🙂
Danielle DeVane Wells says
wow! This looks easy! I thought it would be alot more involved! I think I may try this for my own craft room! :)Found you via link party this afternoon and your blog design is beautiful is so neat and professional looking! 🙂
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Debbie @ One Little Project says
Thanks Danielle! I checked out your blog too – nice to see a fellow piano player. 🙂
Karen Smith says
Could have totally used this last month for my daughter’s bday party! Too cute. FYI I’m visiting from we did it Wednesday.
Lisa DiMeo says
I have a graduation party to plan and I am SO going to do this! Thanks for shairing!
Ruth says
Debbie these are so great and such a wonderful tutorial for them too! I am loving your blog – I’d be thrilled if you linked up this and any other frugal projects with us at Living Well Spending Less! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday
Debbie @ One Little Project says
Thank you! I will check out your link party. 🙂
veronica says
Ooo! I am throwing a baby shower in a few weeks and I have been wanting to make these but did not know how. Your directions are so clear and the pictures are great – I am sure I can figure it out now!! Thanks!
Jennifer Neill says
We’re entering party season and these will be great decorations!
Hani Shabbir says
Featuring you today! 🙂
Giselle-Wickedjypsi says
This is a wonderful idea…I am so glad to find this right in time for my niece’s grad party :)) Thank you so much!!!