Festive Tissue Paper Poms

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Begin with 8 pieces of tissue paper.

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Beginning at the short side, begin to fold accordion style all of the way down the paper.

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Staple the strip of folded tissue together twice, once on each side.

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For a 'dahlia' style pom, cut each end of the folded tissue into a point. You can also cut a rounded end for a 'daisy' style, or just leave it plain.

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Carefully peel down the layers of tissue toward the stapled center. Peel down all of the layers and adjust into a regular sphere.

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Fabulous!

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