How to Make a Simple Pom Pom Wall Hanging

Such a fun and fluffy DIY wall decor project.

Prep Time2

Active Time1

Total Time3

Yield: 1 wall hanging

Author: Jaclyn

Measure the cardboard and determine how many pom poms will be needed to cover it. Choose which size pom pom maker to use.
Using the pom pom maker, generously wrap the yarn around the first arm. Close it and continue wrapping on the other side. After a few wraps, cut the yarn and begin wrapping a second colour on top of the first. When it's fully wrapped, snip the yarn. Close the second arm.
With a pair of sharp scissors, snip the yarn along the entire length of the pom pom maker, moving in a circle. Be sure to cut every thread.
Cut a 6 inch piece of yarn in the dominant colour. Fit it into the groove around the pom pom maker and pull it tight so your pom stays together. Tie a double knot to secure it.
Carefully lift each arm of the pom pom maker and remove the pom.
Grasping the two long yarn tails, trim the pom pom so it looks round and fluffy.
Cut the two tails flush to the pom. Set aside and make the rest of the pom poms.

(if using multiple cardboard sheets) Cut each sheet to the desired size. Glue 3-4 sheets together using a glue gun.
Paint the surface and edges of the cardboard and it leave it to dry.
Arrange the pom poms on the cardboard in advance. Decide on the design and pattern so you know where each one should go.
Using hot glue, attach each pom pom to the cardboard.

Decide on the length and size of the tassels. Consider the thickness of the cardboard, and make sure the top of the tassel will fit underneath the bottom edge.
Find something to wrap your yarn around. The tassels will generally be as long as the item used. (Books or DVD cases work great!)
Wrap the yarn at least 30 times (for medium thickness of yarn.) Cut the yarn, grab each side and carefully slide the loops off. Set it aside intact.
Cut another, separate piece of yarn about 6 inches long. Thread it into the loop bundle. Double knot it at the top to bind the yarn together in one spot.
Cut another, 6 inch piece of yarn. Lay it horizontally on the table. Place your loop bundle on top, with the bundle going vertical.
Tie a knot about an inch from the top of the bundle. Wrap the tails around it a few times before finishing with one last knot to secure it.
Get as close to the knot as possible then snip the tails off.
Snip the loops along the bottom to create the fringe. Trim the hanging pieces so they're relatively even.
Cut off the two remaining tails of yarn. Make enough tassels to completely line the bottom of the cardboard.
Attach the top of each tassel to the bottom edge of the cardboard using hot glue.

Stick two small command hooks to the left and right side of the cardboard and make sure the hooks are upside down.
Cut a long piece of string and tie each end around the hooks. Hang your piece on the wall or on the front or back of a door for a little extra pizzazz!