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DIY Tissue Paper Pom-Poms {tutorial}
When I knew for sure that I was having a girl last year, I knew I wanted to make something fun for over her crib. I found a photo of tissue paper pom-poms and was immediately smitten. Not only do they make adorable and festive decorations for parties/events, I think they're perfect for a mobile too.
Here's how to make a simple pom-pom. I'll share about putting together a mobile in a separate post. {stay tuned!}
What I Used:
- White thread
- Tissue Paper ~ About 3 full sheets per pom-pom {I chose pink and blue}
- Scissors
- I took 3 sheets of tissue paper in one color and cut it in half lengthwise, stacking the now 6 pieces on top of each other. {Keep in mind here, the more tissue paper you use, the thicker your pom-pom will be. Have some fun with it and figure out what you need to complete the look you're going for.}
2. Taking one end of the tissue paper stack {on the short side}, I began accordion folding the paper. My folds were about an inch a piece. {Don't worry about being exact, here. "Close enough" is just right.}
3. After the tissue paper was folded up, I folded it all in half, matching end to end.
4. Wire can be used to close this up, but I choose to use thread. Placing the end on the fold I just created, I started wrapping it around. I wrapped it about 10 times, knotted it off, and left the tail of the thread nice and long so I could use it for hanging later.
5. I cut both ends of the folded tissue paper to round it off. If you prefer, you could cut it in a point as well.
6. I fanned out both sides of the pom-pom as pictured above.
7. Gently taking one piece of paper at a time, I pulled it up from the stack and in toward the wrapped center.
8. I did this on both sides and then played with the paper a bit to give it a nice, rounded finish.
Wa-Lah! Tissue paper pom-poms are done! These are so easy and quick to make.
Stay tuned for a follow-up post where I'll show you how I used these to make a mobile! {I'll update this post with a link as well.}
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Eye Spy: Beauty And The Beast is Coming To Detroit {press release}
Have you purchased your tickets yet? Don't miss the Broadway production of Beauty And The Beast coming to Detroit in April!!
Here are more details.
The smash hit Broadway musical plays Detroit’s Fisher Theater
April 10 - 22
Tickets on sale Sunday, November 27!
Detroit, MI, November 17, 2011 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Detroit as part of the 2011-2012 Broadway In Detroit Subscription Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Fisher Theatre April 10 – 22.Tickets for the Detroit performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will go on sale Sunday, November 27 at 10 a.m. at the Fisher Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online atwww.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. Thebook is written by Linda Woolverton.
The original creators of the Broadway production are together again for this new touring production! The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz, Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin.
Director Rob Roth: “It has been wonderful to bring the entire original design team back together to work on this new production of Beauty and the Beast. As a director, it is rare to have the opportunity to revisit your work fifteen years later. Hopefully I’ve grown and developed as an artist, along with my collaborators, and we can bring 15 years of experience to this new production. We have remained very close as a team over the years of producing the show around the world, and it has been so much fun getting together to re-explore and re-inventthe show for this new NETworks tour. The theme of ‘Beauty’ is about seeing past the exterior into the heart of someone, and this is reflected in the design for the show, which is about transparency and layers, seeing past one thing and into another.”
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will endand he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries.
Performance times for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, appearing April 10 – 22, 2012 at the Fisher Theatre,located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit, are:
- Tuesday through Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
Ticket prices for the Detroit engagement of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast start at $32 (includes parking and facility fees) and go on sale November 27, 2011 at the Fisher Theatre box office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets will also be available for purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.BroadwayinDetroit.com, and by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787. Limited premium seats will be available at the box office only. For group sales (12 or more) please emailgroups@broadwayindetroit.com or call (313) 871-1132. For additional information, call (313) 872-1000 or visitwww.BroadwayinDetroit.com. This show is not recommended for children 5 and under. Babes in arms will not be permitted.
The Detroit engagement of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is sponsored by Chrysler.
For additional information, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.
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**I've been invited to Press Night at the theater to review this show and have been given 2 complimentary passes. I've received no other compensation for posting this press release. I just want you to know more about it so you can go and enjoy it while it's in town. Show review to come soon!**
I Love Surprises! Don't You?
Yesterday, something fun happened. I got a knock on the door from UPS and was handed a box.
Puzzled, I looked at the shipping label and didn't recognize the return address. "Hmmmmm...what is this?", I thought.
I opened the box and found a fortune cookie the size of my head inside...and that's it. There was no packing slip, no card, no form letter. Well, I did just have a baby one month ago so I figured someone sent us a treat to congratulate us and forgot to add a card with it.
Out of curiosity, I headed to my computer and went back through my email. Had someone sent me a "Heads Up" about this and I missed it? {My email has been a bit chaotic since bringing home baby number 3.} Nope. No messages anywhere about this one.
Oh, well. Crack into the giant fortune cookie and enjoy! That's what I decided to do.
After cracking the fortune cookie, I saw a piece of paper inside of it. The fortune read:
If you search for "Step2" on my blog, you'll see a running relationship I've had with this brand. I've shared things from play kitchens, to outdoor toys, to learning ideas using Step2 products over the past few years and I am SO excited and SO honored to have been selected for this program.
Now, I don't know any details about this. After I got over the excitement of the note, I said "What does it mean??". As I learn more about this, you can count on me to dish the skinny with you. I'm hoping it means a lot of fun for my kiddos and for you as my readers...my blog family. ;)
Stay Tuned!
**I received no compensation for this post. In fact, I wasn't even asked to share this on my blog. Thanks to the Step2 Team for including me in this great program!**
Puzzled, I looked at the shipping label and didn't recognize the return address. "Hmmmmm...what is this?", I thought.
I opened the box and found a fortune cookie the size of my head inside...and that's it. There was no packing slip, no card, no form letter. Well, I did just have a baby one month ago so I figured someone sent us a treat to congratulate us and forgot to add a card with it.
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| This image is from 1800baskets.com. It's what I received. No, I didn't think to take a picture of my own. LOL |
Oh, well. Crack into the giant fortune cookie and enjoy! That's what I decided to do.
After cracking the fortune cookie, I saw a piece of paper inside of it. The fortune read:
A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED"-Charlie Chaplin. WELCOME TO THE 2012 STEP2 TEST DRIVE MOM BLOGGER PROGRAM! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO AS A MOM AND AS A STEP2 BRAND ADVOCATE. THE STEP2 TEAMWell, Hot Dog! How exciting is that?
If you search for "Step2" on my blog, you'll see a running relationship I've had with this brand. I've shared things from play kitchens, to outdoor toys, to learning ideas using Step2 products over the past few years and I am SO excited and SO honored to have been selected for this program.
Now, I don't know any details about this. After I got over the excitement of the note, I said "What does it mean??". As I learn more about this, you can count on me to dish the skinny with you. I'm hoping it means a lot of fun for my kiddos and for you as my readers...my blog family. ;)
Stay Tuned!
**I received no compensation for this post. In fact, I wasn't even asked to share this on my blog. Thanks to the Step2 Team for including me in this great program!**
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Meet The Girl Of The Year 2012 From American Girl {review}
This year's Girl Of The Year from American Girl is not only adorable, she's a character children can relate to and look up to. McKenna is a adorable girl who loves gymnastics and excels at it. But when she begins having trouble with reading comprehension in school, her grades start to slip. McKenna learns from her tutor
how to focus on her learning the same way she focuses on her gymnastics.
Once McKenna learns how gain confidence with reading, she wants to help her friends face and conquer their challenges as well. What a great characteristic to instill in little ones.
She's just too cute with her striking blue eyes and caramel colored hair.
And like every other Girl of the Year, she and her lovely accessories are only available for the year of 2012. Here are some of my favorites:
McKenna's Loft Bed Set. Isn't it adorable?
I'm sure she'll be a hit this year so get your hands on her now while she's still available. In my home, she's standing with Kanani {2011's Girl of the Year} on a shelf and bringing much joy to my little girl.
BUY IT: You can purchase McKenna with her paperback book from American Girl for $85.
**Thanks to the company or pr agency, who supplied the item to facilitate this review. I wasn't compensated in any way. In this post I share my thoughts and opinions of the item mentioned. Others may have a different experience or opinion.**
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