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Link Love: Pom Poms

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Spring is in the air – can you feel it? To celebrate this glorious season, I’ve been searching for pretty, uncomplicated projects to decorate my space. One thing I’ve noticed – pom poms are all the rage right now. They’re used for banners, wall art and even keychains, plus they come in all shapes and sizes. Pom poms help you use up yarn or paper that you might have leftover from another project. Plus, they look like pretty florals and will inevitably put a smile on your face. Does it get any better than that?

Until now, I always assumed they pom poms were could only be created with yarn and were used as an accent on a winter hat. Upon further research, I realized I was completely wrong. There are so many crafty ways to work with pom poms and you can make your own in a snap! If you are looking for a quick and easy stashbuster, start with a Fabric Scrap Pom Pom. Sure, this is a great idea for a Christmas ornament, but you can certainly make one and hang it up at any time of year. I also love the look of Lacy Eyelet Pom Poms because they’re girly and delicate.  Don’t let the name of this project fool you – you need tissue paper, not fabric, to complete this project.

If you want to make your own pom poms but aren’t sure how to get started, you’re in luck. Find out how to make a pom pom, gather up your materials and get to work!

  1. DIY Pom Pom Keychain from Plan B
  2. Pom Pom Necklace from Design Improved
  3. Paint Chip and Pom Pom Bookmarks from Make and Takes
  4. Pom Pom Accent Rug from Pippa Patchwork
  5. Mini Tissue Pom Garland from Make Home Base
  6. Exotic Flower and Pom Pom Straws from Clones n’ Clowns
  7. Crepe Paper Pom Pom Garland from Honestly Yum
  8. Pom Pom Monster Wands from Sew and the City
  9. Fuzzy Heart Art from Writing Chapter Three

Meet and Make: Latrice Murphy

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Today’s Meet and Make designer is Latrice Murphy. Latrice is a busy crafter who loves to use bright colors and anything that’s unexpected! On her blog, Any Occasion, you will find a mix of photography, scrapbooking, card making, and cooking.

Ready to meet Latrice?

10 Fun Facts About Latrice Murphy

  1. I trained for the 2004 Olympics, but school took priority and so I made the VERY hard decision to give up that dream. I hope to get back into training shape one day.
  2. I have three tattoos, all of dragons. One resembles puff the magic dragon a little.
  3. I eat almost no vegetables. This makes it hard to get my kids to eat them too!
  4. I secretly love being a stay at home mom, but it’s seriously stressful at times.
  5. My dream job is to work in the scrapbooking industry creating yummy goodness for all to see.
  6. My family nickname is Tricie. Pronounced Tree-see (short for Latrice) and the “U” in my middle name stands for Unique. Seriously it does.
  7. I have three fabulous kiddos and plan to have one more. (Don’t tell my husband)
  8. I’m a baker extraordinaire and hope to have a bakery/craft store one day of my own.
  9. I’m an Architect and elementary school teacher. Weird I know. I love both fields so much.
  10. I’m a sports crazy wife who thinks her husband is so lucky because I could watch Sports Center 5 times in a row and not get tired of it.

Here’s Latrice’s Project:

Whimsical Tissue Poms

 

Materials:

  • Pipe cleaners
  • Tissue Paper (sheets for gift wrap)
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon

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Instructions:

  1. Accordion style fold the paper. Crease with each fold. Use about a 14″ piece of tissue paper and about 5 sheets stacked.
  2. Gather the folded tissue paper and bend in center.
  3. Fold a pipe cleaner in half, and slip wire over center of folded tissue; twist tightly. Tie ribbon or wire for hanging, if desired.
  4. If you want you pom pom to have the rounded edges like above trim the ends so the they are round before moving on to the next step.
  5. Separate each layer, pulling away from the center.
  6. For best results, pull away layers from the top and bottom of one side before moving on to the next side.
  7. The end result is a fluffy Tissue Paper Pom Pom Ball!

How to Make Yarn Pom Poms

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Don’t you love how cute and versatile pom poms are?  Add them to the top of a knit hat or to the ends of a homemade scarf and you’ll instantly have a whimsical winter accessory.  If you’ve never made your own before and don’t have a special pom pom making kit, don’t worry –  making pom poms is actually super easy!   It’s also a great craft project for kids.  So get your favorite color of yarn ready and let’s make some pom poms!

Materials:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • A small ball of scrap yarn (Note: for fuller pom poms, use two two balls or more of yarn)
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard or cardstock

Instructions:

  1. Take your piece of cardboard or cardstock and cut a rectangle shape that’s roughly three inches wide and five inches long.
  2. Take your ball of yarn and wrap it around the middle of the cardboard.
  3. Continue wrapping until the yarn protrudes at least an inch out from the cardboard.  Depending on how full you want your pom pom to be, you may need to wrap more yarn in this stage.
  4. Bend your cardboard rectangle slightly until the wrapped yarn can easily slide off.
  5. Take a long strand of yarn that’s the same color as the yarn you used before and tie it tightly around the middle of the loops of yarn. It will end up looking something like this:
  6. Take your scissors and cut through the yarn loops on both sides of the “bow.”
  7. Your pom pom will look a little disheveled at first.  To remedy this, gently pull and stretch both sides of the pom pom to loosen up the freshly cut loops.
  8. Now take your scissors and trim the yarn down to size and into the desired shape.  After its had a proper haircut, your lovely little pom pom will look something like this:
  9. That’s all there is to it.  Enjoy adding your finished pom pom to hats, scarves and more.

 

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