DIY: Paper Pom Pom Gift Toppers

Hi everyone! We created this fun and festive gift topper using our colorful free printable gift tag sheets (download found below) and a few supplies. The result is a sweet project that you can modify and use over and over again in multiple elements of your holiday wrapping and decor. Finished pom poms can be used as simple toppers for your holiday gifts or party favors, to string in a grouping for a festive garland, or even tied around your dinner napkins at your next party. Our free printable downloads also include patterned gift tags that are perfect for gift giving this holiday and all year round. So let's get started!

You'll want to begin by downloading your PDF tag files. These are large hi-res files, so depending on your internet connection and computer they may take a little while to download (they are worth it - we promise).

Free Tag Downloads:

• Free Diamond Tag Set
• Free Dots Tag Set
• Free Quatrefoil Tag Set
• Free Stripes Tag Set
• Free Vines Tag Set

Gather your supplies:

1. Patterned Gift Tags Sets printed onto cardstock (you can use your own patterned cardstock if you'd like)
2. Seam Binding Ribbons (in whichever colors you'd like) - We love the colors carried in the Caramelos etsy shop.
3. Craft Paper Punches in assorted shapes/sizes. We used a 1 1/2" circle punch by EK Sucess purchased at our local craft store.
4. Scissors
5. Ribbon Puncher purchased from our local craft store.
6. Double-sided tape (the permanant variety is recommended)

Step 1. Punch out 5 circles per pom pom using your craft punch or by hand. You can use multiple patterns and colors as we've done here, or all one for a classy monotone effect.  Measure and cut ribbon into the length needed to wrap around a gift box.

Step 2. Once all of your circles have been cut, punch the center of each circle using your ribbon puncher.

Step 3. Fold each circle in half, making sure the fold lines up vertically with your ribbon punches and the fold is in between the two slits.

Step 4 - 6. Thread ribbon through your ribbon slits while your circle is folded in half. In one slit and out the other.

Step 7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each piece (5 total per pom pom). You may choose to stick double sided tape in between the circles to keep them in place.

Step 8. You're done!

We hope you will enjoy creating these just as much as we did!  xo Ez + Marichelle

*Please note that we are unable to email files to you if you are unable to download them here.

Brides.com Feature + Video Tutorial

When Brides.com recently got in touch with us and asked if we might like to come up with a freebie or project for Valentine's Day we couldn't say "yes" fast enough.  We ended up creating these sweet DIY Matchbook Scrapbooks with Free Downloadable Covers and Mini Note Inserts for lovebirds young and young at heart to make and give this Valentine's Day.  They are available over on Brides.com and we hope you will love them as much as we do.

If you need an extra hand with putting your scrapbook together take a little peek at the quick how-to video we put together below.  Enjoy!  xox Ez + Marichelle

Free Printable Valentine Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers

Valentine's Day couldn't come rolling around without us thinking about packaging ideas to make the day even sweeter.  We are excited to share the results of our little brainstorm session with you.  FREE Printable Valentine Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers!  We think they are the cutest (hopefully you will too).  And to make the whole thing even simpler we've also put together a little video tutorial on how to complete your tasty mini valentines.  Have fun!  xo Ez + Marichelle

• DOWNLOAD Free Printable Valentine Conversation Candy Bar Wrappers