Get The TechniqueI'm going to a bridal shower for one of my dearest friends on Saturday. Since a main focus of the shower is unwrapping gifts, I want my wrapping to be extra special. I was inspired by these tissue pom poms done in the Spring 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings (I think they set the trend- now they are everywhere!)
The flower I made for my gift topper is somewhere between the size of the napkin ring seen on the table, and the giant poms suspended above.
You'll find the full how-to for these tissue pom poms through the link above. I just adjusted the size of my tissue paper for a medium sized flower (I used two full sheets of tissue, divided into four pieces each).
Also, instead of using wire to secure the center of my flower, I tied a pretty little grosgrain ribbon so the topper could be removed and used as a floral headpiece, (a nod to the ribbon hat tradition of bridal showers).
It could even be used as a giant corsage- (think SJP, SATC) Making corsages could be a great shower activity too!
From: Taryn Sisco | 6/2/10 at 2:54 pm
You could make a smaller pom poms, tie them to hoop ear wires and have the cutest little earring shower gifts for everyone too!
From: elyse | 6/2/10 at 10:11 pm
cheerful!
From: The Laundry Tarts | 6/2/10 at 11:49 pm
Definitely going to try the pom pom earings...what a great idea!
From: Rene@bargainhoot | 6/3/10 at 12:24 pm
I love this!!!
Please visit me when you have time...I did a Father's Day container idea with Martha's template download. http://bargainhoot.com/2010/06/03/fathers-day-diy-download/ Plus, I think you'll like my gift wrap idea that I spray painted.... if you get a chance it is posted on my side bar... I'm using this comment to touch base with you. I wasn't sure how to communicate.
Have a great day!!
From: Rene@bargainhoot | 6/3/10 at 12:25 pm
Here's the link for my spray paint box... sorry I wanted to include it above. http://bargainhoot.com/2010/05/17/spray-paint-a-box-from-drab-to-fab/
From: kristina | 6/3/10 at 10:43 pm
I totally want to see someone wear it as a hat!!
From: Emily | 6/7/10 at 6:26 pm
SJP does wear something almost exactly like this as a hat, when she and Berger go out on a date. He makes fun of her for it.
From: Waqas Nawaz | 6/10/10 at 4:33 am
Really cool wraping style i really loved it
From: Lee | 6/16/10 at 12:24 pm
I love the idea of using these for gift wrapping! I have some on wire stems in a vase at my house, but I had never thought about using them as a gift topper! I am definitely going to use this at least a few times coming up.
From: panchgani | 8/16/12 at 7:39 am
Nice recombination of colors with flowers , would make some for my hotel rooms