Tissue paper Pom Poms

1. Cut a piece of tissue paper to be about in half.

2. Fold the piece of tissue paper in half, long sides together. Open it out and cut along the fold.

3. Fold one of the pieces in half, long sides together together. You don't need the other piece (but can use it for anotherpom pom ).

4. Fold the paper in half, with the short sides together this time. Then fold it in half again.


5. Make lots of long cuts from the top edge (not the creased edge). Cut through all of the layers of paper, but don't cut all the way up to the top.


6. Open out the paper carefully. Lay it flat with the cut edge at the top.

7. Tape one end onto a straw. Then roll the paper tightly around the straw.


8. Fasten the loose end with tape. Pull down all the cut ends to make the pom pom. .

You can see detailed photos and directions here.http://abigcupoftea.blogspot.com/2008/05/may-basket.html