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Pom-Poms and Luminarias

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Martha Stewart Weddings

Joyous bursts of color dance above a table, imparting a cheerful radiance to a rehearsal dinner or casual reception. The dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament. Echoing the vibrant hanging puffs, pom-pom napkin rings in citrus shades adorn each place setting. Square glass vessels in various sizes line tables. Covered in sunset-hued tissue (cut to size and secured with double-sided tape), they cast a soft glow.

How to Make the Pom-Poms
You'll need tissue paper and 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire.

Hanging Pom-Poms
1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Tie a length of monofilament to floral wire for hanging.

Napkin Rings
With just a few changes, these follow the same steps as the hanging pom-poms.

1. Stack four sheets of tissue. Cut a 10-by-5-inch rectangle, going through all layers. Make 3/8-inch-wide accordion folds.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, slip over center of tissue, and twist to secure. Trim ends of tissue.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure.

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1-3 of 15 comments (last comment added 4/28/08 at 1:30 p.m. ET)

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4/28/08 at 1:30 p.m. ET

I tried three times and could not get it right so this is what I did. I took ten sheets and seperated them into two groups of five. I accordian folded both groups and then criss-crossed them so they formed an x shape. I tied them in the middle and seperated the layers. Like someone said before it is very important not to tie the wire too tight. This was way more successful and easier to cut and pull apart! Good luck!

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4/21/08 at 3:12 p.m. ET

1rtcwomen - If DaniSuzanni does not want them after your play, I would LOVE them! I have a bridal shower coming up in November and the color is pink! Please email me at Sarahlynn789@yahoo.com Thanks!

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4/10/08 at 5:32 p.m. ET

It's step three you are stuck on. Besure not to tighten the wire too much, then seperate the layers. I also took a scissor to the ends and just snipped in towards the wire to make it look more flowery. Best wishes on your wedding! I am making 100 of these for our school play next week - shades of pink...Would you like me to ship them to you after the play in May?????

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