Tissue Paper Pom-Poms DIY Tutorial

In this post I mentioned I was going to be making my own tissue paper pom-poms. Well, guess what girls? I tried it out this afternoon to get a feel for it and to see if it would worked. And of course, to also document the process in cased it worked out for a tutorial. As you can tell from this post's title -- it worked out like a dream! =) Without further ado, the tutorial to make your very own tissue paper pom-poms.

You will need tissue paper {any color you want. I bought mine at Joann Fabrics.}; Ribbon {I'm using curling ribbon.}; and Scissors. 

Take a stack of about 8 - 10 sheets of tissue paper and start folding according style 1 - 1 1/2 inches. 

Once it is all folded, take a piece of ribbon {long enough to tie around the tissue paper and hang up your pom-pom} and tie it around the center of your tissue paper. 

Cut the ends with either a rounded, or pointed look -- depends on how you want your pom-poms to look. Be careful, it can be hard cutting through all those layers though! :)

Open it up like a paper fan you used to make while growing up. 

Separate each layer of tissue paper gently, you don't want the tissue to rip. Then fluff out your pom-pom to get this look....

Look you created your very own tissue paper pom-pom! Go crazy and create a ton of these for weddings, parties, baby/bridal showers, or just to decorate around your home.

30 for 30 Remix - Outfit 7

Chambray Tunic J.C. Penny / Green Floral Skirt made by yours truly / Tan Boots Target / Cameo Necklace Portobello Road Market / Owl Ring Kohl's / Pearl Drop Earrings Etsy

I just realized that I wore this skirt last Monday. :) I'll have to make sure that I don't wear it again next Monday, otherwise I'll be in a Monday only skirt rut. This is also the first time I ever wore the chambray tunic with a skirt.  Last week I discover that if you loosely tie the front, you can wear the shirt with other things besides jeans and Capri's. Otherwise it is just too long for most skirts - well, the ones I wear in the summer.

Vintage Birthday Party DIY List

1. Tissue Paper Pom Poms - I love the look of these tissue paper pom poms that I found on Etsy. But instead of buying them off Etsy I'll just make my own. I already have a bunch of tissue paper in my stash {comes from having many hobbies, like making paper flowers when I was around 14 - 15}. If they turn out alright, I might do a tutorial. :)

2. Fabric Banner - I love the look of this fabric banner I found on Etsy. I have no idea where I would hang it up. Oh I know. I'll just have it drape along the wall. Yes, that will work out just dandy. Once again I won't be buying this, but making my own. This will be perfect for all my scraps. :)

3. Decorate the table with vintage patterns, magazines, and pictures. Using patterns from my stash and magazines I have collected over the years. It will help bring in that vintage vibe. As for pictures, I'll just print some of my favorite vintage pictures & old Hollywood pictures off my macbook. :) 




4. What I wish I had.... A train case would be nice. As would vintage tablecloths, napkins, and dishes. But I don't have any of these at this time - maybe someday I will. :) There are some lovelies on Etsy. 


Before I go, let me show you some inspirational pictures of some shabby chic, vintage-themed, parties & picnics. 

{images from: Etsy. Personal. Tumblr.}

30 for 30 Remix - Day 6

Black Pencil Skirt made by your truly / Pink Blouse Hand-me-down J.C. Penny / Boyfriend Blazer J.C. Penny / Black Pumps Famous Footwear / Owl Ring Kohl's / Pearl Earrings Gift

This is what I wore to church today - which I'm excited to say, I've never worn this outfit combination before. When you only have thirty pieces to work with you really learn to mix your outfits up and try new things. I love it! 

I've been asked several times how I learned to sew over the years. That I decided to do a post on that subject sometime soon. :) 

30 for 30 Remix - Day 5

Mixed Pattern Top Anthropologie / White Tank J.C. Penny / Cream Cardigan Gap Outlet /  Jeans J.C. Penny / Sandals Forever 21 / Pearl Earrings Gift / Owl Ring Kohl's / Silver Ring J.C. Penny / Black Belt Forever 21

I'm very happy that I made it through this week with a different outfit combination each day. When you have to take pictures of your outfit everyday and you are in a challenge, you have to change up your outfit combination.  Otherwise y'all would get bored of my outfit posts. :) 

This afternoon I change my whole blog look - hopefully it loads a lot faster for y'all! :) And I hope you all like the new look. Let me know what you think about it. If you can't tell, I'm really loving pink right now. I have no idea why. 

30 for 30 Remix - Day 4

Striped Shirt Kohl's / White 1920s Dress made by yours truly / Anchor Necklace Forever 21 / Sandals Forever 21 / Pearl Earrings Gift 

Yesterday I broke the rules. I wore a shirt that wasn't from the thirty items I picked out. But that is ok. I was painting a bedroom set for a film that is going to filmed this summer. :) I didn't get any pictures because first, I was just wearing my jeans, favorite baseball team t-shirt, sandals, and pearl earrings. Nothing fancy. Which was the point. So today's outfit is day four of the thirty day challenge, even though technically it is day five.

I was feeling very nautical today. Hence the stripes and anchor. I don't know if you noticed, but I'm not wearing a white skirt instead I just pulled my top over the white dress. The nice thing is that you have a built in tank underneath.

Today I burned movies unto DVDs and worked on creating a whole new look for Bramblewood Fashion. The new look might be released next week. It depends how fast I can get it done. I'm hoping that new look will load a lot faster and there will be more room for sponsors. :) Here's a sneak peek to the new look.

Like it? :)