Holidays & Entertaining Valentine's Day DIY Valentine's Day and Heart Crafts DIY Tissue Paper Pom-Poms in Just 4 Steps Learn how to make these simple tissue paper pom-poms that are perfect as DIY decorations for baby showers, birthday parties, and weddings. By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the senior food and recipes editor at Better Homes & Gardens overseeing all food content on the site. She is a writer, recipe developer, and editor with more than a decade of expertise in publishing. She got her start writing a food blog and firmly believes it’s not a party without a cheese plate. When she’s not thinking about what she's going to eat next, you’ll find her attempting (and regretting) art projects with her kids, scouring the internet for the perfect pair of loafers, or working to perfect her grandmother’s all-butter pie crust recipe. She holds a B.A. in public relations and marketing from Drake University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Savanna Bous Savanna Bous Instagram Website Savanna Bous is a digital editorial apprentice at Better Homes and Gardens. She graduates from Drake University in the spring of 2022 with degrees in magazine media, advertising, and digital media production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Project Overview Total Time: 15 minutes Skill Level: Kid-friendly One of the best parts of throwing a party is decorating. With the right accessories, it's easy to get a celebration into full swing. Fluffy, colorful tissue paper pom-poms are a party decor staple. Surprise and delight guests with enormous technicolor poufs or tiny peppy poms. The DIY decorations are the perfect addition for a baby shower, birthday party, or New Year's celebration. Make your own tissue paper pom-poms with these simple steps. Plus, if you need a bunch in a pinch, it’s more affordable (and super easy) to create several using a basic pack of tissue paper. With this versatile hack, you can switch up the color combinations to suit any holiday or special occasion. For big party displays, string them on a garland or dangle a cluster from the ceiling. Or use small ones as gift toppers or gather them in decorative containers to showcase as a centerpiece. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools 1 Scissors 1 Wire cutters Materials 1 Tissue paper 1 Wire 1 String Instructions Stack and Fold Tissue Paper To make a single pom-pom, you'll need about 8-12 sheets of tissue paper. You can use tissue paper in one color, or mix and match for a unique multicolor look. Stack the sheets, then accordion-fold the full stack into about 2-inch pleats. Be careful not to rip the tissue paper. Press down to crease the folds. Related: How to Make Confetti Poppers Trim Edges of Tissue Paper Get creative for this step. For a scalloped edge, you can use scissors to round both ends of the tissue paper stack. If you'd like more of a spiky look, cut triangle points at the end of the tissue paper.Editor's Tip: If you prefer a small pom-pom, trim the ends of the tissue paper until they mimic the size you desire. Attach Wire to Center Take a long piece of wire and create a loop around the middle of the tissue paper stack. Twist the ends of the wires to secure the pieces of paper. Use a thin crafts wire for this step; thick wire may be too heavy and tear the paper. With the excess wire, fashion a hanging loop. Open the Pom-Pom Lastly, fan out the paper to create a full and fluffy tissue paper pom-pom. Start by very gently pulling on each sheet to form the thick sphere shape. Ruffle and reposition the sheets carefully until you get an arrangement you like. To hang the pom-pom, attach a string or ribbon to the wire loop. To create a garland, string multiple pom-poms onto a long piece of string or wire for the perfect party decor. Related: How to Make Adorable Paper Tassels