I was recently told “You are a very creative soul”

I’ve always wanted to do crafting things or make things but I’ve always been afraid that if I don’t do it right, if it doesn’t come out right, then it’s not worth trying.  In doing so I’ve realized that I haven’t tried much of what I’ve wanted to or stepped outside my comfortable box.

I’ve decided to embrace my creative side and to begin I’m throwing a party for my daughter this weekend.  The Tween Princess turned 12 September 6th but between school and the holiday around her birthday we always wait until October to have a party.

We are kicking off the Halloween season for all.

To prepare I wanted to do a vintage feel for her event and the first thing to master, the thing that scares me the most…..THE POM POM’s that hang from the ceiling.  I did those first.

The ended up being pretty easy to do and I’m sure with practice I can master them even more.

DIY Pom Pom Directions….

1. Take 8 sheets of tissue paper.  Fold like an accordion into 1 to 1/2 inch strips.
2. When done fold in half and take wire and wrap around the middle.
3. Cut the ends to give it shape.  However you’d like it.
4. Poof out the Pom Pom by taking a sheet at a time and poofing it out.
5. Use thick ribbon (or whatever you want) and tie around the middle to hang up the Pom Pom.
6. Hang up your Pom Pom.

Yes, these aren’t directions like you find online but it worked for me.

I used a thicker ribbon because I wanted a vintage feel and I think for my first Pom Pom EVER! I did an excellent job.  Stay tuned until after the party when I reveal the whole look.