Here’s the tutorial I watched before diving into these poms!įor my color block poms, I added one color to one side and another color to the other side. You can watch a quick tutorial on YouTube to get a feel for how to make these, but it’s as simple as it looks. They sell similar ones at Pottery Barn and Anthropology. My ultimate goal is to knit a blanket and add these giant poms on the corners. My friend, Becca, is so good and it so maybe she’ll be able to teach me. You’ll have to let me know if you knit or have ever tried. I’m afraid I have the itch to start diving into knitting, but that also looks intimidating. I used to wonder why craft stores needed so many aisles of yarn, but after finally doing a project that involved yarn, I totally get it now. One easy way is the buy multi-colored yarn. There is a couple of different ways to get colorful looking poms. I wanted it to be colorful like the one I saw on DIY in PDX, but I think I’ll make it bit more subtle next time. Next time, I’ll have a better game plan when it comes to which pattern I create and the colors I use. I watched an entire season of Schitt’s Creek (3rd time watching this show) and still wasn’t done. I made 45 poms with the two middle-sized pom makers. They are so easy and relaxing to make, but you’ll need a ton of them in order to fill a 16” wreath. Like I mentioned before, the poms will take some time to do. This wreath cost me $19.99 to make, which is so cool because the pom poms wreaths on Etsy are $100+ If you plan on getting your supplies at Hobby Lobby or Michaels, make sure to go online and get their 40% off coupon first! And don’t forget to go to the sale aisle because they are always filled with yarn. I fell in love with her wreath and had to make one similar! Now, if only I could paint my door pink □ The pink door with the pom wreath is from DIY in PDX by Rachel Jacks. I have a heart-shaped wreath that is just waiting for some Valentine’s Day colored poms to be glued on it! Now, this was my first attempt at the pom wreath and I’m not too happy with the colors I chose, but I have a feeling my second attempt will turn out. I’m going to make my mom one with shades of beige and light blue to match her living room. I’m looking forward to creating a few more as gifts this year. Plus, have you seen how expensive these are on Etsy? Although, to the seller’s defense, it did take a long time to make all the pom balls. When I look at this wreath, I think of the long hours I spent creating all of the poms, and it makes me happy. Buying a pom pom wreath would be convenient, but it wouldn’t be as rewarding. While my goal this year was to buy fewer things, it was also to create more. I can’t wait to add pom poms to my sandals, hats, key chain, picnic basket, and knit pillows! Making these were a bit therapeutic. If you haven’t made pom poms yet, you’re in for a real treat. DIY Pom Pom Wreath: Perfect pop of color!
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