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A Christmas Pom Pom Wreath

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Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  I was busy making pom poms. I had a bunch of yarn that I’ve had ever since I tried to teach myself to knit two years ago.  I wanted to think of a way to use some of it, looked around the internet and came up with a pom pom wreath!
how to make a pom pom wreath

I  also love pom pom fringe so I decided to add some to my shelves for Christmas to tie it all together. But it’s so cute I might just leave it up!

Christmas china cabinet
There are many many ways  to make pom poms. There are even pom  pom makers that you can buy. Normally I use the wind the yarn around my fingers or hand method but because I wanted to make different size pom poms I used different sized pieces of cardboard to make mine. Here’s what I did.
how to make pom poms
Wind your yarn around a piece of cardboard. The more you wind around your cardboard the thicker your finished pom pom will be.
Cut an extra piece of yarn. This will be in the center and is what’s going to hold your pom pom together.
Carefully take the yarn off the cardboard and tie a knot in the center with that extra piece of yarn.
Now cut the loops. It’ll sort of look like a fluffy bow tie.
After you fluff it into a ball shape you may notice pieces that are longer than others , you can trim and shape your pom pom as much as you need to.

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Then all I did was hot glue them onto a faux evergreen wreath. You can use a foam wreath or a straw one. I just happen to have extra evergreen ones that I decided not to use this year.

That’s it. Very easy. I made my pom pom’s while watching a movie and it’s something the kids can help with also. I think it would be really pretty to use all one color! I might make an all white one.

Thanks for dropping by!

Comments

  1. Sara's Sweet Surprise says

    Manuela~ this is so whimsical and delightful. This is also the first Pom wreath I've seen. Thanks for sharing such a festive idea.

    Sweet hoilday wishes,
    Sara

  2. glorv1 says

    Very nice Manuela.It's a great and easy idea. The sun is starting to appear after what has been rainy outside. It's cold though. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Take care. Have a great rest of the day.

  3. Melissa Miller says

    That is so cute Manuela!
    I really like how the pretty display cabinet looks as well.

    Enjoy the joyous season!
    ~Warmly, ~Melissa 🙂

  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    First of all, your cabinet looks great Manuela! I can only hope I get some nice pics for the party ~ Rhoda's is the first of several I'm joining in on.

    Love this pom pom wreath! It looks very fun and even looks warm.

  5. My Cozy Cubby says

    Absolutely love your dishes! Thanks for the pom pom tutorial. Believe it or not, I could not remember how to make these! You saved me a googling trip!

    Pamela

  6. Shelia says

    Hi Manuela! Oh, your hutch is so beuatiful! And that little pom pom wreath! Adorable! What can you not do? 🙂
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  7. Julie Harward says

    WHAT A DARLING IDEA WITH SOMETHING SO SIMPLE! IT TURNED OUT REALLY CUTE..THESE WOULD BE SO CUTE TO HAVE ALL OVER THE HOUSE OR NEIGHBOR GIFTS! YOU ARE A WONDER! Come say hi 😀

  10. Kim @ Starshine Chic says

    Seeing your pom pom wreath brings back great memories from my childhood. I remember being obsessed making pom poms when I was a kid. Thanks for the memory. And your wreath is pretty cool if I do say so myself.

  11. Miss Janice says

    This is so cute and how adorable it looks hanging on the hutch…which by the way, is sooo festive with the pom poms and dishes!

  12. Sandy says

    I love the pom poms on your cabnet and I have never seen a wreath made from them, I will be making one of these!Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

  13. Christina says

    Little pom poms of cheer. This is just a delight. Love it set against your beautiful dishware.

  16. Blessedmom's Simple Home says

    I haven't made pom poms in a long time, but what a great idea to use up extra yarn. It looks beautiful. So when are you going to write a book? I want to buy the first
    copy 🙂
    Blessings,
    Marcia

  17. Michelle Hoad says

    Very cute! I love all your transferware plates. I would like to start collecting some, but don't know where to start. I'm green eyed with jealousy. That's ok though, cause I always wanted green eyes instead of brown. My momma always said they were brown because I was full of,…
    Nevermind.

  18. jenjen says

    Manuela – so so cute! I love it! Do you mind if I post it on my Friday Favorites. So darling!

    XXO
    Jen

  19. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    The pom pom wreath turned out wonderful! I love all of the colors you used….

  21. Betsy says

    That looks like a lot of fun! Very cute! A pom-pom party would be fun, wouldn't it? Kinda like a modern quilting bee. Then everyone could choose from the pile and make a wreath.

  22. salmagundi says

    That wreath is so cute! It reminds me of the pom-poms we used to make to put on the laces of our ice skates. One of these days soon, I'll be posting about my bleached bottle-brush trees – I was really pleased with the way they turned out. Thanks for all of your inspiration. Sally

  24. Sarah says

    Manuela, what a charming idea! Great way to use all that yarn sitting in a basket, and I think your wreath turned out splendidly. Love the color combinations and that you made different sizes of pom-poms. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah

  25. Nadine says

    I love it – it is so bright & cheerful! I like the idea of the pom-pom fringe too!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

    PS – The aprons hanging on the wall in my kitchen help to cover up the ugly fuse box behind them!

  26. christine's cottage garden home says

    That wreath is so charming! I have some pom pom fringe, (red too), I might just have to put it in my hutch. Love it!

  27. mizdarlin says

    Great idea! As a crocheter, I think it's another example of what can be done with " extra" yarn-, we consume our leftovers and reuse our "extras"..Simple and sweet-thanks!

  30. Barb~Bella Vista says

    Manuela, how delightful….I could spend at least an hour staring at this gem…your china cabinet, that is. Ha. Gorgeous.

    Barb ♥

  31. Rosemary says

    Manuela,
    That is adorable. Love the colors!!
    Looks beautiful with your pretty dishes and decorations.
    Rosemary

  32. Rosie@Journey to Charm says

    Your pom pom wreath goes so well with your hutch. Perfect. And love the dishes.

  33. Beth at Aunties says

    This is so soft and fun! It goes perfectly with your dishes. It is one some of my little granddaughters would enjoy making. Thank You for the tutorial.

    I loved all your cloches. They were so BEAUTIFUL!
    See you Thursday for Home for the Holidays!!!
    ~♥

  35. Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says

    Just Gorgeous Manuela!
    I am learning so many great ideas from your blog! I remember making poms for my cheerleading days, this will be fun! Beautiful china!!! Wow! Cindy

  36. Sandy says

    Hello Manuella,
    What a creative idea. So very cute. I would love to try one of these when I get the time. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  37. Nany says

    so gorgeous….here in Puerto Rico we can't find foam wreaths or plain ones.. I don't know why… since Michael's is not here anymore is very difficult to find supplies in little crafts stores…hus

  40. Richella says

    How DARLING! Adorable. Thank you for explaining how to make those. Wouldn't they be a cute alternative to bows on packages!

  45. PattieJ says

    That turned out so cute!! I've been trying to come up with some ways to use up a lot of my extra yarn too! I LOVE those little red trees of yours!!!

    Pattie

  48. Brenda @Cozy Little House says

    Did your mother or someone teach you all this stuff? Or were you just naturally born talented in the home decorating area? Every time I see you make something new, I am just astounded at what you do. I LOVE the red pom-poms on the shelves!
    Brenda

  51. Angie says

    This wreath is so unique and cute! I love the pompom trim on the cabinet and would leave it up all year!

  53. Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says

    Very clever girl…I so remember as a kid making poms poms and even now I'll make them for tassels…thanks for sharing the wreath idea….hope all is well on your side of the mountain my friend….hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

  56. Kathleen Grace says

    I ber making pom pom things as a teen. The wreath is so fluffy and cute, what a great use for pom poms! I love the christmas dishes in the first photo. Johnson Brothers? I hadnt known they made them until this past week when I came upon that pattern online!

  57. Mid-Atlantic Martha says

    What a darling idea! Thanks for sharing — and thank you for your visit to my cloche blog last week — always appreciete sweet visitors!

  58. cinnamonwhirls says

    Very pretty! I've just discovered your blog and I'm enjoying reading your archives. 🙂

  59. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries™ says

    Good morning Manuela!! You always come up with fresh and cute ideas. This is adorable.
    Love,
    Traceyxox

  60. NYC Girl says

    Thank you for the great idea! Now I know what to do with all the leftover yarn from knitting my scarves!!!

  61. Storybook Woods says

    LOVE your pom-pom wreath. Aren't they soo much fun to work with and sooo easy xoxo Clarice

  63. Mar says

    This is great ! I love that all of your ideas are so cute and that they don't cost a fortune. Thanks for the inspiration !

    Merry Christmas,

    Mary Anne

  64. Blissitydoodah says

    Did you see my mouth drop open?!
    Oooo baby I wanna do this 🙂 I like things that look good that I don't have to think about.

  65. Karen says

    OH my goodness, how stinkin' cute is that? !!!!!!
    You my dear – have a wonderful creative side! Thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas with all of us!
    HAGD! Karen

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