The best Pom-pom crafts and DIYs for the home.
Who doesn’t love a pom pom? So soft and colourful and fun to make as a child or adult. They are so easy to make that even a toddler can do it (with some help).
Pom poms are small decorative balls made of yarn. Their appeal lies in their versatility, tactile nature, and ability to add colour and texture to various projects.
Five reasons why pom pom crafts are appealing:
- Fun and Playful: Pom poms have a fun and playful vibe. They can instantly add a touch of joy and cheer to any project, making them perfect for crafts that are meant to be light-hearted and enjoyable.
- Pom poms are easy to make, offering a great DIY opportunity and customization opportunity, allowing for creativity and personalization in crafts, making them unique and one-of-a-kind.
- Versatility: They are used in various crafts and projects, from fashion accessories such as earrings, keychains, and hats, to home décor items like pillows, blankets, and rugs.
- Textural and Sensory Appeal: Pom poms are tactile and provide a sensory experience with a soft, fluffy texture. Making pom poms can be soothing and satisfying, as it involves wrapping and fluffing yarn or other materials.
- Pom Poms are used to add a pop of colour to any project, and their fluffy appearance can make them stand out and catch the eye.
How To Make Pom-poms
There are several different ways to make pom-poms.
As a child, I made them using cardboard doughnuts we cut from old packaging. I remember trying to squeeze the ball of wool through the cardboard hole as I wrapped it around the cardboard doughnuts.
This method worked but wasn’t the easiest way to make Pom-poms. Now you can buy plastic versions of these doughnuts that open up and makes Pom-pom making so much easier. No more trying to stuff a large ball of yarn through a small cardboard hole.
I’ve seen pom-poms made using toilet rolls. Small pom-poms can be made on the end of the forks.
If you don’t have any cardboard or forks, pom-poms can be made by wrapping yarn around your fingers.
All these methods are for individual pom-poms, but if you want to make a lot of pom-poms fast, I have a great tutorial for doing just that using only a wire coat hanger.
I used this method to make lots of pom-pom bunny tails for my paper bunny treat bags all in one go.
The Best Pom-Pom Crafts
Marimekko DIY Pom-Pom Flowers
This craft is a great yarn stash buster and fun to make. The pom-pom flowers are inspired by the famous Marimekko Unikko poppy design. The colorful rainbow flowers will brighten up any home.
Pom Pom Christmas Tree DIY Wall hanging
A great way to use green pom-poms, hang them to make a unique Christmas tree. This pom-pom tree would look great hung on the front door as a unique Christmas wreath.
Mini Pom Pom Pillow DIY
Pim your pillows with colorful mini pom-poms for a fresh boho look. Create fun patterns and designs with the mini pom-poms.
DIY: pom-pom chandelier
I love this colorful chandelier it would look fabulous in a child's bedroom. You could choose pom-poms in colors to match your home decor.
Anthropologie Inspired Pom-Pom Pens - Purely Katie
These Anthropolgie inspired pens would brighten up any home office.
Yarn Pompom Letters
These letters look like they are great fun to make. You could make letters to spell our your favorite word or name, and then stick them on the wall for personalized decoration.
Rainbow Mini Pom-Pom Tree
These pom-pom decorated branches look gorgeous and would really add a lovely splash of color to any room. Great for those that love to decorate with rainbows.
Pom-Pom Rug
I bet that this rug feels lovely underfoot. Walking across this in bare feet would be like getting a soft cuddly foot massage.
The Perfect Gift: Yarn Ball Pom Pom Bookmark
These pom-pom bookmarks are so cute and would look great in the study with the Anthropologie inspired pens.
Make a Bright and Colorful Boho Holiday Pom-Pom Wreath
The colors on this Boho pom-pom wreath are gorgeous. It would brighten up even the dullest of front doors.
Pom Pom + Washi Tape Gift Tags
A really simple but cute idea for decorating gifts.
creative jewish mom
A simpler version of the Pom-Pom flower, just use yarn in your favorite color.
TUTORIAL: Make a pom pom solar system mobile (& deal with the mess)
This is such a wonderful idea. Not only does the pom-pom mobile look fabulous but it's also educational. Win-Win!
Easy Way To Make Colourful Boho Style Jeans Pillows
Pom-poms are great for adding a Boho element to pillows. Just add one pom-pom to each corner.
Pom Pom Town Play Set
Such a cute playset for kids. I especially love the mini-mountains.
DIY Pompom Heart Wreath
A great Valentine's decoration for the front door.
How To Make A Christmas Tree Pillow Form A Sweater
Handmade yarn pom-poms are used to decorate this upcycled Christmas tree pillow.
Reindeer Pom-Pom Crafts
Another cute Christmas idea with this reindeer pom-pom garland.
Make Pom Pom Ornaments for Christmas - Pysselbolaget -
A gorgeous garland of Christmas pom-pom light decorations.
Pom-Pom Crafts // Lets Make A Cactus...
This is one cactus you won't be able to kill! This pom-pom craft would make a lovely gift.
Pom-pom Napkin Rings
Add a bit of fun and color to your dining table with these lovely napkin rings.
Easter Chicks: Pom Pom Yarn Chicks Tutorial
How about making cute Easter chicks out of pom-poms.
Giant Pom-Pom garland
Oversized pom-poms make a fun garland. Plus it is a 5-minute pom-pom craft.
Give that old footstool a pom pom upgrade. Here's how...
I bet this stool is lovely to sit on. It looks very soft as well as bright and colorful.
Ice Cream Cone Garland
A fun decoration for a summer party. A rainbow of ice cream pom-poms.
Pom-pom Rainbow Wall Art
I'm a sucker for a rainbow and this pom-pom craft is fun.
Check out these other easy yarn crafts for adults.
Amy@MomAdvice
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Wow, thank you so much for including my pom pom wreath. Although it took forever to finish (that's a lot of pom poms!!), it's actually one of my favorite things in our house. Loved seeing all these sweet comments about it! Thank you!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Your welcome, your pom-poms wreath was awesome.
yamini
Friday 8th of April 2016
Really cute ideas! already sharing it with our Luvly Marketplace community. Thanks :)
Claire Armstrong
Friday 8th of April 2016
Thank you !
Laura
Wednesday 6th of April 2016
I love the pom rug but I can not read the instructions. They are written in another language. Do you know how I could get them in English? I would love to make it. ??
Claire Armstrong
Thursday 7th of April 2016
When I land on a blog in another language Google normally asks me if I want the page translated. So if you use google chrome as your browser it should give you this option. Or just cut and paste the text into Google translate. Hope that is helpful.
Charlene Asay
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
Love the pom pom tree. What cute ideas. Thanks for linking up at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week.
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 6th of April 2016
Thank you !
Tuula @ Thrift yRebel Vintage
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
What a great bunch of pom pom projects Claire. I love pom poms! They kinda have a fun retro thing going for them that I adore. Those pillows are pure awesomeness, but love the rest too. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.