Winter Wonderland Pom-Pom Wreath

Put on a classic holiday film, get cozy on the couch, and pour yourself a glass of wine (or not, but let’s be honest, probably yes). These are the essential steps to creating this stunning, “anthro-inspired” winter wonderland wreath. Of course, there are a few additional steps that are also important. But hey, priorities!

Making the Pom-Poms

Creating these pom-poms is incredibly easy (which is why you can enjoy that movie while you work on this DIY project).

Materials Needed

Yarn or Store Bought Pom Poms: About three skeins for a medium-sized wreath. I love mixing different textures and subtle color variations for added visual interest.
Scissors
Cardboard: A square piece for wrapping your yarn (optional but effective). You can also use your fingers, a store-bought pom-pom maker, or even a fork!
Wreath Form: Any material will do since you’ll be tying the pom-poms on instead of using glue or pins.

Steps to Create Your Wreath

Prepare Your Cardboard: I cut one piece of cardboard into two to easily create varying pom-pom sizes without wasting yarn. Cut a thin rectangle from the short side of each piece.
Wrap the Yarn: Use your cardboard pieces to wrap the yarn. Feel free to experiment with thickness; I find that wreaths look best with some variation in pom-pom sizes.
Secure the Center: Cut an 8-12 inch piece of yarn and tie it around the center of your wrapped yarn, leaving longer ends to attach to the wreath later.
Cut the Loops: Slide your scissors under each side of the yarn and cut through. Before removing it from the cardboard, wrap another short piece of yarn around the center and knot it tightly. This ensures that your loops stay secure when you remove them from the cardboard.
Fluff and Trim: Once off the cardboard, fluff up your pom-pom and trim it as needed to create denser shapes or leave some looking a bit wild.
Attach to Wreath Form: Tie your pom-poms onto the wreath form using knots. You can trim any excess yarn if necessary. I like to start with them loosely tied so I can adjust their positions until I achieve my desired arrangement.