After I posted our gender reveal party, many of you wanted a tutorial on how I made the tissue paper pom poms. Well, today’s your lucky day– it’s tissue paper pom pom making time, people.
Not only will I show you how to make tissue paper pom poms, I’m going to show you how to get 5 easy to make tissue paper pom-poms (1 large, 2 medium, 2 small) out of one $.99 package of tissue paper.
These are really easy to make once you get the hang of it. It’s also a good mindless TV watching crafting activity. But you have to “watch” something you don’t really have to pay attention to since you’ll need to watch what you’re doing with making the poms. I “watched” old Grey’s Anatomy episodes on Lifetime while I made the majority of mine for the gender reveal party.
Supplies for Making Tissue Paper Pom Poms
• tissue paper (I use 10 sheet, 20 inch by 20 inch)… Hobby Lobby
NOTE: Since publishing this tutorial, Hobby Lobby has changed the tissue paper to 8 sheets and $1.29 per package. Not cool, in my opinion.
• floral wire… Hobby Lobby
• scissors
• ruler
How to Make Pom Poms
Flatten out the tissue paper. Divide the 10 tissue papers into half– so 5 and 5 in each stack. Set one stack to the side.
Fold the tissue accordion style.
Once folded, cut the strip into two pieces. One should be 6 inches.
And the other should be 14 inches.
Take the 6 inch piece. Fold it in half hamburger style (if you don’t know what I mean, Google “fold paper hamburger style”).
Cut it along the fold, so you will have two sections with 5 sheets of paper in each section. Since these will be the smallest pom-poms, I refold them, accordion folds style, only smaller than the original fold (see photo after the photo below).
Grab the other remaining section that you put to the side in the beginning. Fold it accordion style. Cut it in half so you have two 10 inch pieces.
In the end, you should have the following from one package of 20 inch by 20 inch, 10 sheet tissue paper.
1- 14 inch
2- 10 inch
2- 6 inch
The next steps are to be repeated for each section of tissue paper.
Grab your floral wire, center it in the middle of the tissue paper (use the ruler if you aren’t good at eye balling– no shame).
FYI, you don’t have to use floral wire. I actually used 22 gauge jewelry wire for the pom-poms I made for our gender reveal party because I was out of floral wire and didn’t feel like running to the craft store for more. Just make sure your wire isn’t too flimsy.
Twist the wire tight.
Then, grab your scissors and round out the corners of the tissue paper.
The end result should look like this when fanned out.
Start GENTLY, I repeat, gently pulling the top layer of tissue paper up and toward the center. Remember, this is thin tissue paper, not metal. It will rip if you’re too forceful with it. It helps to start pulling at the bottom of the tissue paper layer, not the tip.
Next, bring the top layer of the other side up and to the middle.
Now, repeat until all 5 layers are fluffed. Bend the wire so the tissue paper pom-pom lays flat. Cut if necessary. Or if you plan to attach the poms to something, leave the wire the way it is. You can just wrap the wire around whatever you’re attaching the pom to.
Note: If you happen to tear a piece of your pom-pom while making it, don’t freak out. It’s not the end of the world. A lot of the time it will just blend in. I usually grab my scissors and cut it a little so it doesn’t look so jagged.
If you don’t care about having varying sizes of poms, just make 4 medium sized poms. If you want fuller poms, use more than 5 layers of tissue paper.
Remember, practice makes perfect so don’t get discouraged if your first couple pom-poms don’t turn out correctly.
You can use the tissue paper pom-poms to decorate for a bridal shower, baby shower, wedding, birthday, or for any party decoration! The possibilities are endless. I used them on our dessert buffet and as a centerpiece for our dining room table. You can check out more photos of our gender reveal party here.
Find out how to make a tissue paper pom-pom and fan backdrop here!
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[email protected] says
April 23, 2014 at 10:51 AMLove tissue paper pom poms! They are such a cheap, easy and good looking party decoration!
Rachel says
April 23, 2014 at 1:52 PMThey look so cute! I’m definitely going to make some for my sister’s bridal shower in a few weeks!
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
April 24, 2014 at 12:06 AMThese look so cute, and what a great tutorial! Thanks so much!!
maria medeiros says
May 3, 2014 at 9:26 PMTruly lovely!
Ashley says
June 8, 2014 at 10:34 AMHey! Love these and currently making them. But what is hamburger style? I’m stuck there . My husband says he thinks you refold the 6″ piece then cut it. I took from the directions that you fold it in half like a taco , cut , then refold. If you fold the 6″piece in half then cut you have 2 3″ pieces. Please help! Thanks so much .
Ashley says
June 8, 2014 at 11:18 AMNever mind ! I did it! They are awesome
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
June 9, 2014 at 11:10 AMYay! Glad you figured it out!
Mamacoffen says
August 1, 2018 at 5:28 PMYou should be specific and edit it to say, unfold the paper you accordian folded, and THEN fold it hamburger style.
Aleta says
July 5, 2019 at 2:43 AMThank you for this! I was stuck and your comment made it clearer
Ashley says
March 18, 2016 at 2:54 PMSo what does it mean?
Jackie says
June 12, 2014 at 11:09 AMWill they be flat on one side or fluffy on both? I’m hanging mine from the ceiling and stuff and want an all around fluff!! HELP
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
June 12, 2014 at 12:19 PMThese are made to be flat on one side. There’s full all around tutorials out there though. Best of luck!
Dana says
July 15, 2014 at 9:37 PMLove these! So easy but so effective…great color choices!
renitha says
July 18, 2014 at 10:04 AMI am making pom poms for a baby shower. my small and medium pom poms are coming out perfect, but when I try to make a large one it does not come out right. There is a gap on the sides and it looks like layers instead of being fluffy like I see yours and many others I have seen on tutorials. I am using 20×20 sheets. Please I need help. I don’t know what I am doing wrong when I try to make larger pom poms.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
July 20, 2014 at 10:52 PMHmmm, maybe use more than 5 sheets since you’re using larger tissue paper. The more stacked sheets you use, the fuller the pom poms will turn out. Try 8-10 sheets of tissue paper for the larger pom poms. Hope this helps!
kathy carwell says
July 26, 2014 at 9:10 AMSeems to be a silly question…but since these are rectangular sheets of tissue paper and not square, what size tissue paper do I use for 14″ pom poms?
Thanks
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
July 26, 2014 at 9:56 AMOops, make that 16in x 10in.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
July 26, 2014 at 9:54 AMThe tissue paper I used are square– 20in x 20in. The large size pom-poms are about 12in in diameter so instead of 14in x 10in you’d probably want to do 16in x 10in for a 14in in diameter pom-pom.
Alexa says
October 7, 2014 at 10:02 PMI love the colors you used, but I can’t find them 🙁 which store should I go? I;m specially looking for the mimosa yellow. Thanks for your help.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
October 7, 2014 at 10:25 PMHobby Lobby
Stephanie says
January 23, 2015 at 7:26 AMi was wondering how you mounted these to the wall?
Monica says
February 24, 2015 at 1:38 AMI am wondering the same thing!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
February 24, 2015 at 8:14 AMI didn’t mount them to a wall. They’re laid on wood surfaces in the photos.
osnat says
February 9, 2015 at 10:57 AMHelp please,
I just love them but having trouble to bring them to a ball . The ends are not getting together and there’s a gap like it want close and come to a ball shape. I’m using 20x20or20x26 paper, what I’m doing wrong?
Thanks
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
February 9, 2015 at 11:50 AMThese are designed to be balls. They’re designed to be flat on the bottom so they can lay flat. Here’s a tutorial on how to make them into balls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2uVnIcAMm8
Hope that helps!
Ashley says
March 11, 2015 at 9:06 PMDid you get the mint green tissue paper at Hobby Lobby? I can’t find it anywhere =(
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
March 11, 2015 at 9:31 PMYeah, I got it at Hobby Lobby. They may have discontinued that color, seeing as they changed the price of the tissue paper and quantity in the packages as well.
sally peaty says
March 21, 2015 at 4:55 PMReally lovely,going to make some for my nieces wedding
Aneesa says
March 22, 2015 at 3:35 PMI don’t understand the part where you fold the 6″ hamburger still?
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
March 22, 2015 at 4:48 PMThis should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLitdH0U_qM
Aneesa says
March 23, 2015 at 2:01 PMOh ok thanks…hopefully I do it correctly lol
Aneesa says
March 23, 2015 at 2:39 PMFigured it out thanks. So for anyone who wasn’t to sure like me you need to reopen it the. Fold it in half then cut it to you end up with 2 pieces that measure 6″ x 10″. Just finished a few small ones and their so small and cute can’t wait to decorate for our baby girls 1st birthday this weekend.
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Marsha says
December 16, 2015 at 8:08 PMI was surprised to see these are still being made. I was 15 yrs old when I stood in my cousins wedding and we made them for decorations for her Bridal Shower. I am now 71 yrs old so you know they have been around for many years. They made a gorgeous pom poms,.
Angie says
December 28, 2015 at 5:43 PMNot only did the tissue paper go up to $1.29 there are only 8 sheets in a pack now!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
December 28, 2015 at 6:21 PMYep, I mentioned that in the post. Not cool.
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi says
January 25, 2016 at 8:02 AMParty City has tons of color options for people looking for something specific, and Dollar Store probably has the cheapest tissue paper! Love these pom poms! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra says
January 25, 2016 at 5:58 PMThese are so pretty and remind me of spring. Thank you for the tutorial!
Nancy Straughan says
January 27, 2016 at 5:58 AMSo cute! I actually make things like this a lot as I run Hen / Bachelorette parties 🙂 Love the colours you chose. I just discovered your blog via the Home Work link up!
http://www.hellonancy.co.uk
Mess and Merlot says
January 27, 2016 at 7:16 AMSo cute! Will be making these for my Daughter’s upcoming rainbow themed party x
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
January 28, 2016 at 7:32 AMLooks super festive! Great little girl party idea. Glad I have a huge collection of tissue paper!
May says
January 28, 2016 at 7:38 PMThey’re so pretty, I have to DIY these for my next event!
Jen Goode says
January 30, 2016 at 2:56 AMI’ve always wanted to try to make paper pom poms, these are beautiful! Thank you so much for submitting your project to this week’s Monday Funday Party. We’re featuring your project this Sunday!
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says
January 31, 2016 at 11:39 PMI love this tutorial! I like how the pom poms look as wall decoration and as a centerpiece! Thanks for sharing this tutorial at Motivation Monday on Mom Home Guide! Your project was picked as a feature this week!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
February 3, 2016 at 7:51 AMOh these colorful pom poms totally make me happy! I love their colors and their fluffiness. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at the The DIY Collective this week! Please come back next week to show off your latest project!
Have an awesome week!
~ Ashley
Jamie says
February 20, 2016 at 3:45 PMWould this still work with paper that’s 16.5 X 24?
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February 22, 2016 at 12:06 AMThese are so, so pretty – will definitely be doing this for my next party.
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April 7, 2016 at 8:42 AMHow do you make the ones to hang on string from ceiling that is a flower on both sides , not flat on one side?
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December 29, 2017 at 7:29 AMOoo! 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!
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October 11, 2018 at 3:38 AMBeautiful ! I’ll make one to wear following your diy tutorial.
Lori says
October 29, 2018 at 6:28 AMI just made a beautiful fluffy two-sided (round ball shaped) one out of a single pack of the Hobby Lobby paper that’s 8 sheets of 20 x 20 inch paper–cut the opened stack of 8 sheets in half, so you have two stacks of 8 sheets that are 10 x 20 inches. Then cut 5 inches off of both stacks and put one on top of the other (you can use this to make two little ones), so that you have a single stack of 16 sheets that are 10 by 15 inches. Accordion fold, fasten in the middle with wire, and unfold just like the half-ball shapes, doing one side then the other. Makes a very nice, good sized fluffy one.
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February 22, 2019 at 12:38 AMWOW, these are amazing and so cheap to make! I bought these and was so confused how to make them for my daughters birthday. I wish I had seen this sooner but I will be trying this next time!