{"id":57640,"date":"2012-04-24T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=57640"},"modified":"2024-09-27T16:45:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T15:45:52","slug":"diy-ombre-tissue-paper-pom-poms-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/diy-ombre-tissue-paper-pom-poms-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Ombre Tissue Paper Pom Poms Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">All images (c) Lou at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After a few requests via twitter about how to make tissue paper pom poms, here you have them \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pom poms are a fun, inexpensive and easy way to decorate your wedding. I thought i&#8217;d put a little <em>twist<\/em> in there and give them a two tone\/ombre effect too.<\/p>\n<p>They are so so simple to make, so i am awaiting<em> lots<\/em> of twitter images being sent to me of your pom poms please \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>what you need:<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2665 8 layers of tissue paper, in two colours for the ombre effect.<\/p>\n<p>\u2665 Thread or wire<\/p>\n<p>\u2665 Scissors<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57642\" title=\"IMG_3899\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3899.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3899-150x136.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3899-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Layer up your tissue paper, for the ombre affect have 3 sheets of orange on top, then one sheet of peach, then one of orange and three of pink.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57643\" title=\"IMG_3900\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3900-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3900-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Now start folding the layers in about an inch at a time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57644\" title=\"IMG_3901\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3901.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3901.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3901-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3901-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. After the first fold, flip the paper over and fold the other way, creating a constantina effect.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57645\" title=\"IMG_3902\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3902.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3902-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3902-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57646\" title=\"IMG_3903\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3903.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3903.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3903-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3903-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Once you reach the end of the folding, fold the strip in half.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57647\" title=\"IMG_3904\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3904.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3904-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3904-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Then cut the ends into your desired shape, you could have a point or a curve.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57649\" title=\"IMG_3907\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3907.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3907.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3907-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3907-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. On the fold, tie together using the wire or thread.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57650\" title=\"IMG_3912\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3912.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3912.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3912-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3912-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57651\" title=\"IMG_3913\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3913.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3913.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3913-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3913-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Once secure you can begin opening up your pom pom. Top tip: if you want to store your pom poms before the big day, dont open them up this until you get to your venue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57652\" title=\"IMG_3914\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3914.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3914.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3914-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3914-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57653\" title=\"IMG_3916\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3916.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3916.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3916-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3916-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. When opening up, try to pull the leaves out as far as you can at the top and bottom for a full round shape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And there you have it, pretty ombre pom poms that are super quick and easy to make&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57654\" title=\"IMG_3917\" src=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3917.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3917.jpg 600w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3917-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2012\/04\/IMG_3917-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Happy crafting guys XOXO Lou<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; All images (c) Lou at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings &nbsp; After a few requests via twitter about how to make tissue paper pom poms, here you have them \ud83d\ude42 Pom poms are a fun, inexpensive and easy way to decorate your wedding. I thought i&#8217;d put a little twist in there and give them a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-57640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diy-wedding-tutorials"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":null,"thumbnail_uri":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57640"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57640\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}