Autumn Felt Pom Poms

When I made these, I was looking for a simple project that would add big impact to my Thanksgiving tablescape. I think these fit the bill!
To make these you'll need:


1 yard of felt each in 3 different colors


several hundred pins (I had a box of 500, but I did not use them all!)


(3) 4 styrofoam balls


Sizzix Big Shot with Flower Layers #11 or 2 circle die, or scissors
I used my Sizzix Big Shot and my Flower Layers #11 die and cut out a LOT of approximately 2 flowers.


First you will want to cut your felt into either flowers or circles. You can really do this quite quickly with a good pair of fabric shears too! Just make one circle template and you will be able to cut a couple layers of felt at one time with nice scissors. These do NOT have to be perfect.
Next you will fold your circles / flowers in half, and then in half again. Then pin the bottom corner of felt into the sytrofoam ball. Repeat until your entire styrofoam ball is covered in felt.
That's it! It's super easy, but takes a little time so maybe watch a favorite TV show while you work.
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  • Joyce Joyce on Nov 08, 2015
    So cool.
  • Jenny E. Melo-Rodriguez Jenny E. Melo-Rodriguez on Nov 15, 2019

    Do you have a video of this fabulous idea... I’m a visual learner so is much easier for me to create with a video!!!! Thanks

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  • Marsha Marsha on Nov 08, 2019

    Super cute!!!

  • Ang Ang on Oct 04, 2023

    You do not have to pin them into place. I’ve done Christmas ornaments similar to this—after discovering a happy accident. Just place a small dowel in the center of the felt cutout (i used a small bamboo skewer) and “punch” it into the styrofoam.

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