Showing posts with label pom poms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pom poms. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Pom Pom Wreath

Many people have misconceptions about pom poms. They think they can't make them without a pom pom maker. They are actually extremely easy to make. And honestly I have never used a pom pom maker, my mom taught me a long time ago how to make these. Therefore with Easter approaching I thought I'd make a pastely pom pom wreath.


Grab some yarn

Frodo always wants to gnaw on my yarn...he's weird

Put the beginning of the yarn in your palm and hold it with your thumb

Wrap it around your palm until you get a big bundle

Take the end if the string and bring it around the middle

Slowly remove the bundle from around you palm while wrapping the end around the middle of it

Tie it into a knot. Then you'll want to cut all the loops

Yay! A pom pom! You can also use wool to make these and then felt them. That'd be really cute

Use some random piece of thick cardboard and use 2 different sized bowls to make your circles 
Then cut it out and hot glue your pom poms to the circle!
Easy peasy! An easter wreath!

Monday, February 14, 2011

It's the Day of Love after all!

From roses to pom pom garland, there's all sorts of ways to add that Valentine's Day splash to your abode without shelling out an arm & a leg. 
Are your bouquet of roses looking a little cliche this year? Cut them down and poke into an oasis ball. Voila! A hanging flower ball.  

Super cheap and super easy! Requires one styrofoam wreath, one skein of creme yarn, red & green felt, & buttons. 


Have any boring books laying around? Put them to good use and make a wreath! Rip out the pages and stain them with tea or coffee. Buy a wooden circle and assemble with glue. Top off with an adorable centerpiece.

How cute is this window garland! Purchase some heavy scrapbook paper and cut into 4 different sized strips. Use 8 per heart (not including the center piece) and staple into place! String through the top of the middle strip and connect all the hearts. So easy your kid could do it! 

I squealed when I saw this pom pom window decoration! Use fishing line and thread through pink and red pom poms. Make several different ones and tie all the strings onto a long stick. Then hang above window! 

Buy some thick coated wire from Michaels or Lowes and shape into any word you desire. Wrap it in any color yarn. So cute! It'd be perfect for a kid's name and to put it on their door.