Tissue Paper Wedding Decor: Creative Diy Ideas For Your Big Day

Tissue paper decorations are a great way to add a burst of colour to your wedding. They are an easy craft that can be made by anyone and can be made in a variety of sizes. You can hang oversized iterations from the ceiling or make tiny puffs for tabletops. You can also use tissue paper to make napkin rings or flowers to decorate your wedding shower. To make tissue paper pom-poms, you will need tissue paper, 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire, and monofilament. First, stack and fold the paper, then secure the centre with floral wire, and finally, gently pull the layers apart.

Tissue paper pom-poms

To make tissue paper pom-poms, you will need tissue paper, scissors, and string. You can choose any colour tissue paper you like, or a combination of colours. You will need around 8-12 sheets of tissue paper for each pom-pom, depending on how full you want them to be.

• Stack 8-12 sheets of tissue paper, depending on how full you want your pom-pom to be. The more sheets you use, the fuller and more dimensional your pom-pom will be.
• Fold the stacked tissue paper like an accordion. You can make the folds as wide or as narrow as you like, but keep in mind that the width of the folds will determine the length of the final fringe on your pom-pom.
• Cut the ends of the folded tissue paper to create a rounded or pointed edge, depending on the look you want. You can also leave the edges straight for a more traditional look.
• Cut a piece of string and tie it tightly around the centre of the folded tissue paper. This will be the base of your pom-pom, so make sure it is secure.
• Carefully separate and fluff each layer of tissue paper, pulling away from the centre string. This will give your pom-pom a round shape.
• Once all the layers are fluffed, cut a long piece of string and tie it to the centre string, creating a loop for hanging.
• Hang your tissue paper pom-poms from the ceiling, a door frame, a tree branch, or anywhere else you like. You can also place them in vases or scatter them on tables as part of your table decor.

Tissue paper flowers

Materials:

• Tissue paper in various colours
• Scissors
• Rotary cutter (optional)
• Acrylic ruler (optional)
• Self-healing cutting mat (optional)
• Pencil
• Tape
• Floral wire (optional)
• Floral tape (optional)
• Ribbon (optional)

Step 1: Cut the Tissue Paper

Start by cutting the tissue paper into the desired shape for your flower petals. You can make small, medium, and large petal shapes that are pointed on both sides, or small petal shapes with big heart shapes. The amount of tissue paper you need will depend on how big you want the flower to be. If you're making triangular flowers, make the biggest petal almost the width and height of the tissue paper sheet.

Step 2: Start Taping

Take your small petals and begin taping them to the pencil. Keep taping and revolving the petals around the pencil to form the centre of your flower. Remember not to overlap the petals or keep them at the same level. Instead, heighten the next layer once the entire pencil is covered.

Step 3: Keep Taping!

Once you're satisfied with the number of petals, start taping the hearts or medium-sized petals close to the smaller petals. Again, remember not to overlap the petals immediately. This step requires patience as you carefully tape each layer, making them taller and taller.

Step 4: Defy Gravity

To help with the next step, tape the pencil to the edge of a table. Carefully tape the innermost heart to the closest petal. Repeat this process, taping each heart to the previous petal. This will create a beautiful rose-like flower. For the petals-only flower, tape the flower to the table, then pull the petals up and tape them to the previous petal. Stand up while doing this to get a better view of your flower.

Step 5: Create the Stem (Optional)

Create a stem by wrapping green tissue paper around the pencil. You can also add leaves or ribbon for extra embellishment.

Now you have a gorgeous tissue paper flower to decorate your wedding! Repeat these steps to create a stunning bouquet or backdrop for your special day.

Napkin rings

Firstly, you will need to cut a single piece of tissue paper into strips, around 2-3 inches wide. You should end up with 6 to 8 pieces of tissue paper about 3 inches square (rectangular shapes are also fine). Don't worry about making the edges perfect as you will be trimming the ends later.

Next, fold the tissue paper into an accordion style. Then, wrap a piece of jewellery wire around the centre. Cut the ends into a point using scissors. Now, pull up the first piece of tissue paper and continue pulling up the pieces of tissue paper until you have fluffed up the whole flower.

Finally, wrap the jewellery wire around a drapery ring and twist it a few times to keep it in place. You can use drapery rings or remove the clip part from a jingle bell napkin ring if you have one.

If you want to make even more colourful tissue paper flowers, you can use the same method as above but cut the tips to make the edges round for a fluffier mum-style look, or more pointy for a dahlia-like look. You can also make the flowers fuller by increasing the number of sheets of tissue paper you use.

Tabletop details

Tissue paper pom-poms are a great way to add a burst of colour to your wedding tabletop details. They are easy to make and can be crafted by the whole family. You can make them in different sizes, from oversized hanging pom-poms to tiny puffs for tabletops.

To make the tiny puffs, you will need four sheets of tissue paper and an 18-inch piece of 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire. Stack the tissue paper and cut a 10-by-5-inch rectangle, going through all layers. Make 3/8-inch-wide accordion folds, then fold the wire in half and slip it over the centre of the folded tissue. Twist the wire to secure it in place, then trim the ends of the tissue paper into rounded or pointy shapes. Finally, gently separate the layers, pulling away from the centre one at a time.

Ceiling decorations

Tissue paper pom-poms are a great way to add a burst of cheerful radiance to your wedding. They are easy to make and can be crafted in a variety of sizes, from oversized hanging pom-poms to tiny puffs for tabletops. Here is a step-by-step guide to making tissue paper pom-poms for your wedding ceiling decorations:

Materials:

• Tissue paper in your choice of colours (warm, cool, monochrome, or bold contrasts like black and white or jewel tones)
• 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
• Scissors
• Monofilament for hanging

Instructions:

• Stack and fold the paper: For large pom-poms, stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue paper. Make 1 1/2-inch wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.
• Secure the centre with floral wire: Take an 18-inch piece of floral wire, fold it in half, and slip it over the centre of the folded tissue. Twist the wire to secure it in place.
• Trim the ends: Use scissors to trim the ends of the tissue paper into rounded or pointy shapes.
• Gently pull the layers apart: Separate the layers, pulling away from the centre one at a time to create a fluffy, floral effect.
• Hang the finished pom-pom: Tie a length of monofilament to the floral wire for hanging. Adjust the length of the monofilament as needed to create a beautiful suspended display from your wedding venue's ceiling.

You can make multiple pom-poms in different colours and sizes to create a whimsical and festive atmosphere for your wedding celebration.

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