Day #4: Pom Pom Garland {Tutorial}

Welcome to day #4 of the "12 Days of a DIY Christmas" series and link party! Thank you to everyone who has been linking up! I have really been enjoying seeing all this wonderful talent! Keep it coming!

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Click HERE for "Day #1: Faux Mercury Glass Ball Ornaments"

Click HERE for "Day #2: Advent Calendar" Click HERE for "Day #3: Chalkboard Art"
Today, I am going to show you how to make pom poms! :) I made a little garland strand out of mine. 

Here is what you will need:

  And here are the steps:

1.) wrap the yarn around the fork {I found that 30-40 times worked best for me} 2.) cut a separate piece of yarn a few inches long and wrap it perpendicularly around the layers of yarn and knot 3.) pull off the fork and finished tightening the yarn knot 4.) & 5.) slip your scissors in the loops and cut 6.) fluff and trim stray pieces {roll in the palm of your hands like dough} 7.) string using needle and thread {I used a thicker craft type thread}  Here's a random tip for you: If your needle is getting dull and won't go through the pom pom, gently rub the side of the needle on your scalp. Yes, I know. It's weird. But it works like a charm. I think my mom taught me that one! {works with safety pins too!} And there you have it! Pom pom garland. Great for parties and trimming your tree :)
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