Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Bee happy ... make fabric pom poms

I was seeing lots of wool pom poms everywhere and had an idea.

I decided to try a pom pom in fabric.

Out came the fabric and to keep the edges looking soft I tore the fabric into strips.
(I just love this tearing noise!)


I wrapped the strips of fabric around and around my 2 cardboard circles until I couldn't fit any more through the centre hole.

The hardest part was cutting around the fabric to part the 2 pieces, my poor little hands did hurt after this :(



I decided to use the same fabric to make a fabric hanger.



I loved my big pom pom so much I decided to make a smaller one to keep it company.


This time I used lace to tie around the centre and for the hanger.


A small finishing touch on the fabric hanger was needed so I stitched on a cute button.



I just love my pom poms, I may possibly make some more :)

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
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33 comments:

  1. Lyn4 January 2012 at 16:37

    I love them, they look like big old fashioned roses!
    xxx

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  2. Prettee Craftee4 January 2012 at 16:45

    Love them!

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  3. Unknown4 January 2012 at 16:58

    They are very pretty...just right to hang in the bedroom! Hugs!

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  4. magie4 January 2012 at 17:00

    So pretty! I made some this year with wool, for the Christmas tree..but I like your idea of using fabric..they look stunning :)

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  5. Pene4 January 2012 at 17:10

    Oh lovely, they are so pretty now what could I use them on??

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  6. Clare4 January 2012 at 17:16

    Oh they look like great big peonies (one of my fav flowers!) I too have seen lots of wool pom pom's and might make some for Christmas Next year
    (gosh can I get away with using the C word this early in the year?)
    Clare
    x

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  7. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms4 January 2012 at 17:29

    These are the bees knees. I love them. I will definitely be bookmarking this. Thanks for sharing. xx

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  8. Jewel4 January 2012 at 18:02

    What a lovely idea! I wonder if it would work with lace? xx

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  9. two bones and a bagle4 January 2012 at 18:05

    I love your pom poms too

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  10. Unknown4 January 2012 at 18:05

    aahh those are very pretty and a great idea for using up bits of fabric ;-)) dee x

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  11. Estelle Grace Tudor4 January 2012 at 18:11

    What a clever idea to use fabric - they turned out stunning! Love the button finishing touch :) x

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  12. carole johnston4 January 2012 at 18:40

    How lovely are they! you are a clever cookie lol I just might give them a go,they would be lovely in soft pink and a pin on the back for a brooch.

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  13. LittlemouseLilly4 January 2012 at 19:13

    they look great - I might have to give that a try have not made pompoms in years

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  14. Cottage and Broome4 January 2012 at 19:46

    Very cute I like it! We all have scrapes of fabric we can use up, thanks for the how to, Laura

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  15. Sarah @ Modern Country Style4 January 2012 at 20:08

    These are LOVELY! I've never thought of doing pom poms with fabric instead of wool - but I love themn!!

    So pretty!

    Sarahx

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  16. Thuis Thuis4 January 2012 at 20:11

    What a great idea. Oh all the things i want to make. To much.
    But these one i am gona make.
    Love Annette

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  17. A Treasured Past4 January 2012 at 20:18

    Oh, they are fantastic! What a great idea. I have not seen fabric pompoms before.

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  18. ♥ emma bear forever ♥4 January 2012 at 20:54

    These are gorgeous, I must have a go at these myself soon x

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  19. Pamela and Lottie4 January 2012 at 21:30

    Great use of fabric, would never of thought about it before, lovely x x

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  20. Mad about Craft4 January 2012 at 21:33

    Brilliant idea!

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  21. Gem4 January 2012 at 21:46

    What a brilliant idea, These are beautiful, I love the fabric and the texture of how it turned out, I may just have to give this a go myself :) x x x x

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  22. Anonymous5 January 2012 at 01:00

    Oh I love tthese too and may just make some myself :)

    x

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  23. AweSomeLiving By Rosita de Jongh5 January 2012 at 11:22

    happy new year ...i love your pompoms...nice day ...hugs Rosita

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  24. bellaboo5 January 2012 at 11:56

    Very pretty pompoms! Such a great idea. :0)

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  25. ♥ Miss Tea5 January 2012 at 12:29

    what a great idea! and i love the results! they're soo adorable, Bee!! will have to try and make it! sorry to hear your hands hurt though! Hugs

    xx susan

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  26. Thuis Thuis5 January 2012 at 14:21

    I told you so. I have al reddy dye the fabric, in a wonderfull colour washed salomon/pink.
    Love Annette

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  27. Shortbread and Ginger5 January 2012 at 15:59

    Wow - they look great!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  28. carrad5 January 2012 at 16:59

    Going to borrow your amazing idea - they look great! xxx

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  29. sadie7 January 2012 at 07:38

    that is a lovely idea. I'm going to pinch it,but not sure for what yet. Just have to give it a try!

    Thank you x

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  30. My Beautiful World8 January 2012 at 09:28

    This is amazing love visiting you. Hope you have a wonderful day.

    Always Wendy

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  31. Diane Mars8 January 2012 at 16:32

    Your creations are wonderful! I enjoyed my visit today, I am your newest follower! Hugs, Diane

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  32. la.maison.de.laure11 January 2012 at 18:23

    Superbe!!!!
    Je vais en faire plein!!!!
    Merci pour l'idée géniale!!!
    Bonne fin de semaine
    Laure

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