Sweet & Simple DIY’s for Summer Entertaining

August 1, 2010

I really feel like a few little details like these
 add such a special touch!
even if you’re just having a little get together with friends… simple easy touches like these show you care! plus they are adorable. :)
DIY Pom Pom Napkin Ring
Tools Needed for Pom-Poms: Colored tissue paper, floral wire, and satin ribbon
Step#1: Cut four sheets of tissue paper into five- by 10-inch rectangles. Make 3/8-inch accordion folds.
Step#2: Fold a 18-inch floral wire in half and wrap around the middle of the folded tissue paper and twist.
Step#3: Trim ends into a rounded or pointed shape.
Step#4: Carefully separate the layers of the tissue papers, pulling each layer toward the center.
Step#5: Use the extra wire to make a loop on the back of the pom-pom. Insert a 12-inch piece of ribbon through the loop.
Step#6: Tie ribbon around the napkin. Voila: a fabulous flower-like napkin ring to dress up any table!

DIY Miniature Fabric Flower Garland 
Step 1: Fold your fabric and use the spool of thread to trace a circle. Then cut the circles out.
Step 2: Take one circle and fold it in half.
Step 3: Take the half circle and fold it in half again.
Step 4: Then take your circle and stitch through the bottom. Continue this step, adding at least 6 circles on top of the first.
Step 5: Once you have sewn all 6 circles, connect the petals together by stitching through each one at the corners and then tying off the tread with a double knot.
Step 6: Next, cut 3 yards of thread and add on the flowers one by one.
Project created by Dolci Odille


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  • Evelien
    August 1, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    I must try this out! It seems to be not very difficult!

  • Cindy Felts
    February 28, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Whoa! That seems easy to make! Love to make those also. Maybe it is possible if I put them on my new blinds which I bought at a shop in Indianapolis. My daughter also loves decorating our beautiful shutters (Indianapolis) with paper roses and stars. And if I can teach her making this stuff, she will do better in arts and crafting.