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Make these fun tissue paper balls for decor or a party!
A friend tought me how to make these a while ago and I thought they'd be fun to share. They're super easy and about as inexpensive as it gets. I made these to add to a nursery for a baby girl, but they'd be great decorations for a birthday party in fun bright colors, valentines day in reds and pinks, and I'm pretty sure I've even seen them at weddings. The possibilities are endless.

Posted by Everyday Art • Published 15th September 2014 • See Everyday Art's 7 projects »

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Step 1
Layer your tissue paper and cut a square. (I think this one is about 12 inches and I used 8 sheets of tissue paper. The more paper you use the tighter your ball will be. Also, you'll need less sheets for smaller sizes and more for bigger ones).
Step 2
fold your paper accordian style
Step 3
find the middle and staple it together
Step 4
cut the ends into petal shapes
Step 5
grab the outer layer and pull it down towards the center
Step 6
now do the other side and the other end too. Keep alternating sides/ends until all the layers are separated.
Step 7
Fluff, pull, and twist the tissue paper until you like it.

Don't be discouraged if the first one takes a minute. You'll find what works best for you and then fly through them!
I put a thread around the center of mine and hung them from the ceiling with a thumb tack. You could also use fun ribbon or string.