*Update–Many of you have had questions about how to “twist” the paper. I have made a quick video showing you how. You can find the video for how to make tissue flowers here:
How to Make Tissue Flowers Video
Valentine’s Day Crate Tutorial
Thanks everyone for all your sweet comments about my last Valentine’s day project…the “Be Mine” Framed Art. I had some requests for a tutorial on how I made the tissue paper rosette decor balls {kissing balls}. Well, lucky day, I had this post already scheduled to go!
Many of you will remember that I have made these before and have them hanging in my daughter’s room. We also made the wooden box that I displayed the rosette balls in. I will share the tutorial for that in a future post. I actually made it a couple of months ago with this table saw from Sears Outlet.
First off you will need a couple of rolls of tissue paper streamers. You can find them many places in many colors. Mine were $1 each.
Start by cutting the paper into strips about 24 inches long. Then crumple them up to make them softer {this part is optional, depends on what look you like–experiment}. Then fold the top 1/3 of it down so it is not as wide. {again…optional}
Now take your strip and start on one end and begin rolling it up between your fingers.
After you have a few rolls, continue to roll it up but now twist the paper.
Now just continue to roll and twist until you have reached the end of the strip. I liked to add a drop of hot glue to the end so they did not unravel.
After you have a few rosettes made, start gluing {I used a glue gun} them onto a round styrofoam ball. I used 2 and 3 inch ones to make them in different sizes. Just glue them close together and fit them in where they sit together nicely.
On this particular rosette ball, I did not twist the paper. I did some both ways and like that they come out a bit different. Below is a picture of one that I rolled AND twisted the strip of paper. Does that make sense? Can you see a difference?
The fun thing is to just try different things. You will eventually find something that works for you and your taste preferences.
Pretty easy right? These are the perfect thing to do when you are snowed in and watching your favorite TV program or chic flick! Â Can’t find tissue paper streamers? You can get some here: Tissue Paper Streamers
P.S. Many of you emailed me and asked how I made this felt rosette kissing ball. I made these last year and the tutorial for them can be found here. I was inspired to make these after making this heart wreath. And just in case some of you are wondering about the decorative snowball men…they can be found here.
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OMG! What a great idea!! I can't wait to do this when we move!
I love these. My daughter is getting married this summer and I have been looking for ideas to decorate. I have seen these to buy but they are so expensive. Thank you so much!
I would LOVE to see your DIY idea’s for your daughters wedding..Mine is getting married in Oct this year ;) Thanks and I hope you dont mind my asking :)
love them too and really ez for my girls group
whoa cool its really nice
this is my favorite artwork! I've been making roses from this kind of paper. The only difference I did is I cut the paper and rub it with scissor to emphasize the rose petals. I've learned the craft back when I was in elementary more or less 15 years ago!
These are stunning Amy. I was eyeing them yesterday in the background of your other post, glad you posted the tutorial. Who knew they were so easy! I featured them on Craft Gossip this morning :) http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/tissue-rosette-kissing-balls/
What a cute idea!
ADORABLE!
These are BEAUTIFUL! You did a great job! I really want to try it!
Oh these are so cute! I want to make some asap.
I love these! Such a great idea! Can't wait to make them! I also love the box you made…can't wait for that tutorial!
OOh how easy! I have some left over streamers from a baby shower i hosted. i think that i found my next craft to do. :)
Thank you for sharing. I need to make some of these for a baby shower.
I love these, have the supplies and been meaning to make them but you have me inpsired once again! Thank you.
I like these, so pretty! Thank you for posting. i had kidney surgery about a week ago and have limited mobility right now. These I can do though!
~Ilsa
To DIE for! I am hosting Bunco this month and HAVE to make some of these for prizes. You are going to make it so that I am popular and everybody loves me. I can't thank you enough for sharing this idea!
Thanks!!!!
so cute and easy I am so trying this!!! thanks
who knew you could do more with streamers than decorate for a kids party! ;-) Sucha cute project!
Oh my gosh I love your idea! Thank you so much. Off now to find crepe paper streamers.
Thanks everyone! And Thanks Amanda for featuring them on Craft Gossip :)!
These are beutiful, I will have to give it a try!! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com
thank you thank you thank you!!! I'm totally doing these TONIGHT!!
These are so beautiful! My friend's bridal shower is coming up and I think these would be perfect for adding to centerpieces!!
I'm attempting to make these AND the heart wreath this weekend! I'm excited! After I've bragged so much about my excitement on my blog (www.mareksmusings.blogspot.com), I've gotten tons of co-workers who are excited about doing them, too!
what a great and CHEAP idea! I would have never guessed those were made from tissue paper! So pretty! BTW, I got my family fun today and couldn't wait to flip through it to find your project! It was so exciting to see! Funny, I've never met you but I felt like one of my good friends was being published!
This is pure genius and seriously cute!!
these are adorable! what did you do to hang them in your daughter's room?
Oh, I love this!! Thanks for sharing!
You must have the most amazing patience in the world for all the wonderful projects you test out! I sure hope it rubs off on me to make some cute stuff you have listed!! This is adorable!!
This is such a cute idea! I love your blog! I am a new follower at http://breakingfreefromoldways.blogspot.com. Come check out my blog I have valentine's day ideas
What a lovely project! Thanks for sharing with us. You always have such nice projects and ideas here.
Thanks for the great project! Can't wait to get to it- it's officially added to my list!
Hello from a new follower. I found you via Craft Gossip and I adore these kissing balls. What a great project for Valentines Day. I shared it on my blog. Thanks for the idea.
@Randi–I hung them in my daughters room on some lengths of ribbon. I simply folded up the end of one ribbon and stuck it to the foam ball with straight pins. It actually holds really well. Then I als stuck the top end into the drywall on the ceiling with straight pins as well. This was more challenging and I had to have the hubs help me push them in. But it works like a charm and if you want to remove them, you have only a tiny pinhole to patch up.
featured this today Amy!! love it!
OMG!! I LOVE these pretty little things!
L"OVE all the valentines day stuff…its how i got hooked to your blog last year!!!
I love the little snowmen faces in the apothacary jar – how did you make those?
You always inspire me! Promising to send you pics of my heart wreath!
Okay, now I have two perfect projects to do from you. I love the "Be Mine" plaque and the tissue paper rosette balls! With those ideas and the great heart wreath, I am truly becoming your biggest copycat!
-Shannon @ oursevendwarfs.com
What a great idea! I can't wait to use my leftover birthday crepe paper for these! I shared them on my blog because I think they are such a good idea. I love your site!
agooddealofsavings.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing this idea! I made some and they turned out so cute, I want to make more. I blogged about them on my personal blog with a link to yours. Thanks again!
I am probably going to sound like an idiot…but I have been trying to make them and do the "twist" part and I feel a little confused. Do I just twist the stem or the own strip as I curl up?? Help! :)
@Brenda–I have actually been emailed that same question…so it is not dumb! Just hold the little "stem" that forms when you start wrapping. Twist the long length of streamer as you are rolling it up. Roll and then give it a twist…then roll it up and then twist it and son on. Does that make sense??
I am so confused on the “twisting” part!!!! HELP!!!!!!
Can you be more specific….about the twisting and roll deal….HELP!!!!!!!!! uploading a video will be the solution….thanks
I love it! I can't wait to make some of these!
-Angelica
I hope you don't mind, but I shared your link! It is so cute and I had fun making mine – with only a few burns from the stinkin' glue gun!!!
Thanks for sharing,
Megan from orangepeanut.com
Yours turned out so much better than mine! I gave you credit over at http://www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com :)
This was a great idea! I linked you on my blog with my finished photos posted up too! Thank you for sharing! And keep up the fab work!
Hi there,
Your balls turned out really pretty. I love the different colors. I just wanted to let you know that the original idea came from my blog. :)
Thanks,
Danielle