DIY paper flowers and pom poms

Lately we've been loving paper flowers and pom poms (both of which we used in Eunice's wedding to fabulous effect!) -- especially making them out of unexpected and ingenious household and vintage paper finds, like these sewing pattern flowers via Country Living's recent "Trash to Treasure" blog post.

These hanging paper flowers are made of out paper bags - yes, paper bags! Click here for simple how-to instructions.  These would be great strung together in a garland, too!

And how about these lovely dyed coffee filters garlands by  Pamela Garrison which we first spotted via Creature Comforts?  (For smaller ones, use colorful cupcake cups!)

These hanging paper flowers are made from old catalogues (may we suggest Anthropologie catalogues?) from Zakkia Life via Creature Comforts -- click here for super simple DIY instructions.

Pom poms and paper lanterns

We confess, we're suckers for pom poms! They're easy to make, and for those without a DIY-bent they're available in inexpensive kits from Martha Stewart Crafts (also a great resource for DIY favors, rubber stamps, labels, and wedding accessories, including one of the only print-at-home program and place card kits we've seen!). You can also get great paper lanterns in a rainbow of colors at Pearl River.

Of course, we're fans of getting creative and trying out mix-and-match colors and shapes, per this gorgeous combination by Rebecca Thuss. Lovely!