Pom-Pom Picture Holder
This post was originally shared over at Eighteen25.
Today I have a little project I promised to share with you guys way back around Easter time. I first came up with the idea for this little picture holder when I was working on my little faux “mantel” area for Easter. I wanted to put this cute little tangram bunny up, but I didn’t want to tape it on the wall or put it in a frame. Here was my solution:
Cute, right? I think the pom pom looks like a fluffy little bunny tail. But these pom pom picture holders totally work for any little photo, printable, or piece of art you want to display around your home.
I really like this little craft because it is super easy and super quick and made with pretty common craft supplies (I always have this stuff on hand, but… I’m kind of a weirdo, so I can’t promise you will too).
So, to recap: quick, easy, no special craft store runs, useful. I mean. Does it get better?
All you need to make one is:
- yarn (I recommend a bulky weight yarn for this)
- a piece of wire (or a large paper clip opened up)
- round-nose pliers
- spray paint (optional)
To start off you need to make yourself a big ol’ fluffy pom pom. I have pom pom makers, but usually I just end up using my fingers, like this:
- Wrap yarn around four fingers with fingers spread apart.
- Keep on wrapping (for a bulky, fluffy pom pom, you are going to want to wrap a whole lot).
- Push a separate piece of yarn between your two middle fingers and wrap around your bundle.
- Tie it tight!
- Cut all those loops open.
- There’s a big messy pom pom.
- Give it a little hair cut to even it out.
- Voila!
When your pom pom is all ready, cut yourself a piece of wire about six inches long and grab your round-nose pliers.
Starting at one end of your wire, use the round-nose pliers to shape the wire into a spiraling triangle shape. Using the pliers, grab the wire where you want it to bend and then bend the wire around the pliers. This will give your wire a nice, smooth bend.
When your holder is in the right shape, you can give it a quick coat of spray paint if you want. I, of course, had to make mine gold. Then just stick the straight end right into the tight middle of the pom pom.
And that’s it! Your pom pom picture holder is all ready to go. This little guy won’t hold anything too heavy, but it is perfect for displaying instagram prints or little love notes.
Ooh! OR – wouldn’t they make cute little place cards for a craft or kids’ party? I’m thinking yes. If you are looking for more simple craft ideas, be sure to check out my god’s eye craft tutorial here.
Happy Making!
Amy W says
June 4, 2014 at 8:23 pmLove these. I could just see three in a row holding simple elegant pics. So fun!
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
June 6, 2014 at 8:36 pmI think this is the first time I'm really learning how to make a giant pom. So. Easy. !! I love this idea!! Mad cute.
Britni Vigil says
June 9, 2014 at 2:28 amThis is so cute Alexis! I'm definitely using this to hold food labels for one of my parties in the near future!
Katie Nathey says
June 12, 2014 at 12:48 pmLOVE these! I am a bit obsessed with pom poms right now and never would have thought to make one as a picture holder!
Jelli says
June 12, 2014 at 8:39 pmI used to make these pom poms as a kid. What a fun and colorful idea for holding photos. I love it! It would be a perfect teacher gift.
Krista thehappyhousie says
June 16, 2014 at 1:51 pmThese are so adorable Alexis- I agree that they would make a perfect teacher gift!! Pinning and sharing:)